GoldieMN

The bags with the metallic backs have polyurethane in the metallic back.  Just saying in case you are trying to avoid polyurethane.  At least the ones from Clearbags are made with this.

GoldieMN

New shop asked me to make a blue candle and a pink candle for a signature line.  I use C1 soy, clear jars, and small amount of liquid dye.  The wax is turning orange in both fragrances.  I THINK it started happening when she moved them into a window which has a see-thru plastic shade.  Not sure if she had them in fluorescent lights at some time.  My question is, is this normal?  Will using a UV prohibitor completely take care of the problem?  

GoldieMN

You can see it partially burning here:  

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@moonshine You can still get it from Candlescience if you test and find it works for you.  I also have a small bag which I will use up for the scents I already tested.  I was hoping the SoyMax would work as the cost including shipping was good.  

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Looks like American Soy Wax will no longer be selling SoyMax.  Even though the company says their waxes will be sold on Soybeads.com, SoyMax is not listed.  Emails are returned to me with no answer to my question.  So if I am once again in a situation where I can buy a particular soy wax from only one company (Candlescience), I am not going to continue testing SoyMax.  

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3 hours ago, soylights said:

Testing of Winter Wonderland Whisper has started! So far so good and just like CS mistletoe… honestly maybe better. 

You are using a 795 Premier wick?  I've never used that big of a wick; but then, I usually only use canning jars.  Wax?

GoldieMN

1 hour ago, TallTayl said:

that looks an AWFUL LOT like midwest with their soy modifier. Curiouser and curiouser. 

Did you test Midwest with soy modifier in the past?  If so, results?

GoldieMN

57 minutes ago, moonshine said:

It could work - I would go the extra mile and poke relief holes as well if your going to do it but like TT said the 444 I had was awful and notorious for this no matter what I did….I personally gave the case away and moved on not wanting to deal with it 

 

I hadn't thought of that!  I could pour half, poke holes, pour last half.  

Are you still making candles?  Just not soy?

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@TallTayl I follow your steps to cool wax in front of a fan, pour when cloudy, set jars on heated pads in front of heater.  Would it be of benefit to pour the wax when it is even cooler?  Like the consistency of Cream of Rice cereal?  Or is that too cool.

GoldieMN

A company that sells fragrance oils as well as finished soy candles says they pour twice to avoid sink holes.  She fills half the jar then comes back and fills the other half (I'm guessing when first pour has solidified).  Has anyone tried this method to avoid the holes?

GoldieMN

I am at the tailend of testing in wide-mouth canning jars.  I am testing three fragrances with 7.6% oil basically for hot throw:  Fillmore Nutmeg Ginger which works in any wax I've tested.  Rustic Escentuals Amish Quilt--I have been having problems getting much of any hot throw from lately in C-1.  Just Scent Candy Corn, never used before but need for a special order.  Nutmeg is very strong.  Cotton Candy is very nice, strong.  Amish Quilt, well at least I am getting a medium hot throw so more testing.  SoyMax is described as possibly having rough tops.  As you can see from my photo, it sure is true for my pink Cotton Candy jar!  That is not a problem for me as I always poke for air pockets and heat gun all my jars.  The special order requires a different jar so I've been dealing with wicking down and still getting a strong throw which customer requested. I am using these:  https://www.jarstore.com/jars/13-5-oz-libbey-double-old-fashioned/?wccps_c0=23466&wccpq_c0=1&quantity=36&wccpm0=1518173437&wccpl=1 .  I thought it would wick the same as my canning jars since they are same diameter and straight. . .and they are shorter!  But they seem to get hot toward the bottom 1/4 of the jar.

Right now I have about 25 lbs. left of C-1 and have not had enough time to test all my scents in the SoyMax but not sure if I should order 150 lbs. of C-1 or SoyMax (in order to get same lot and cut down on testing multiple lots).

Now to your question.  LOL  The current SoyMax may be totally different from what you have.  No help, am I.

GoldieMN

Thanks!  I will try again with Candlescience and see if it works the same as before with my soy/wick.

Otherwise, good to know there is another option.

GoldieMN

Did anyone find a great duplicate for Candlescience Mistletoe?  Or get it duped?

GoldieMN

Well, I get 10 lbs. delivered tomorrow.  Let the testing begin. 😉 

I'm on my last 50 lbs. of C1.  Hopefully, Soymax will be a welcomed change.

GoldieMN

6 hours ago, BusyBee said:

That 4 weeks only applies to their wax processors who get a bulk tank in liquid form.

Ok, thanks.  Someone from the company actually responded with the same info.  

I am thinking of buying 10 lbs. and testing. . . 🙃

GoldieMN

What I don't understand is the "use by" date.  Four weeks?  Is this referring to something that doesn't concern those of us who make candles?  I did email the company but now thinking it has nothing to do with us using the product.

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@NightLight Yes, I wondered.  Then searched and found this:  http://store.americansoywax.com/SoyMAX-BEADS_c_42.html  

Still not sure if it is new or something renamed.

GoldieMN

Is "Soymax" a new 100% soy wax?  Has anyone tried it?  Results?

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On 5/6/2021 at 10:08 PM, birdcharm said:

I think liquid dyes seem to work the best.  I don't use too much color, but now and then I might add just a hint of a swirl or layer and if you like to do that kind of stuff, liquid is easier to work with and seems to give more bold coloring.

Do you add the swirl in the pot of heated wax or in the jar?  I've never useddye but have someone asking for pink candles.  Thinking it might be a fun look to have a white candle with pink swirls instead of a solid pink candle.

GoldieMN

UGH!  Candlescience Mistletoe is a customer favorite.  Looks like we are on the hunt for an alternative.

GoldieMN

From what I can find, Fillmore sells C-1 for about $100 for 50 lbs.  Anyone finding it cheaper?  I use to be able to find it at multiple candle supply companies but no more.  I hate to change waxes AGAIN, but have you switched to another soy?

GoldieMN

On 7/2/2021 at 3:57 PM, Darbla said:

A Fall favorite of mine that nobody else ever seems to associate with that time is orange ginger (like the B&BW aromatherapy one).  Ginger is a great warm, Autumnal spice, and the orange brings to mind the pomanders that are always around during the holidays.  Orange clove is another. 

 

 

I would love to find an orange clove.  Do you remember where you found it?

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8 hours ago, The Candle Nook said:

@GoldieMNare you concerned the fo changed (therefore no ht) or do you think your oil just got old?  I have purchased several RE oils in the past year (maybe?) and have been underwhelmed with the HT. I’ve wondered if formula’s changed…

This was a brand new bottle; well, I just ordered it.  Not sure if RE is selling old stock.  So I am thinking something has changed.  I am going to melt some of the cured wax in a melter to see if I get any fragrance.  If strong, then I will do more wick testing.  I wonder if others are having similar results with RE's fragrances.  I will test the other two I bought at the same time to see if they have any kind of throw.

Thanks,

GoldieMN

Revisiting this topic as I started testing a bottle of Amish Quilt I just purchased from Rustic Escentuals and am getting no hot or cold throw.  Just wondering if anyone else has found a similar fragrance with good hot throw.

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Even though I have sent WSP a copy of my last invoice, they insist I have never been a customer. 🤪 I can always sign up again but like to see what I have ordered over the years from a company.

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