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What in your opinion is the best soy wax to use in a Parasoy blend? And what percentage? 

3 hours ago, Moonstar said:

May I ask why you use 3. Do you find it really makes a difference. Currently Im testing Eco pillar + 4630. Ive added a touch of palm in the past but I cant

honestly say how much of a difference it makes. Sometimes I question my sense of smell after reading posts that reference certain blends give a quick 

blast of scent then fizzle quickly or another blends starts off slower but has longevity. I guess I wish I could be better at that like others are. What type 

of melter do you test with ? 

I use a 20 watt glade to test usually. If I were doing an all paraffin wax, then I wouldn't have to use to many waxes. Unfortunately Soy markets better in my opinion, so I feel the need to add a percentage of that into my blends. 

THANK YOU! I feel much better now. Lol. I actually am thinking about using a 4th just for candles only. The other 3 a blend for my melts. 

Just curious if you blend waxes for either candles, melts or both, and if so how many waxes total are you using to achieve this?  Or do you just use a preblend? I am currently using about 3 different waxes to make my candles and melts. Wondering if that is not a good idea for cost purposes and if I should try to condense my recipe down to 2 waxes. Thanks in advance for any input! 

I definitely understand. I use the cotton ball method to get wax out of my melter. I've only been using a slighty higher ratio of container wax, and they pop out of molds and release just fine. 

For those who blend waxes to make their tarts, do you find that it's better to have a higher ratio of container wax or a higher ratio of pillar/votive wax? Or an equal blend of both? In my personal experimenting I have discovered that a higher amount of container wax will provide a great scent throw, but the melts won't last long. A higher amount of pillar/votive wax will provide a longer lasting melt, but throw might now be as strong out the gate. Does anyone else find this to be true or am I just overthinking everything as usual? Lol. 

I have researched and read so many different things about what a tart's melting point should be. I've seen between 128 and  132. In my testing I have noticed a softer tart with a lower melting point seems to last longer. Of course with summertime and higher temps here, I'm wondering if I should change my recipe to a higher melting point? Do you alter your recipe during the warmer months? Also, what is the melting point of your tarts or what do you believe it should be? TIA! 

On 5/26/2016 at 7:18 PM, ThisLittleLightOfMine said:

I use paraffin 4627 and 4625 and i make them in the 6 cavity melt molds and then  they would be stored in a cardboard box I think?

With this combo I found that they did lose their scent over time. Weirdest thing, you wouldn't think an all paraffin melt would do that. I have since changed to Parasoy and they definitely get stronger the longer they sit. Just my personal experience. 

I recently tested the 4627/464 combo and wasn't impressed  

I tried this combo. Even at an 80/20 ratio with the 4627 being the 80 and the 464 being the 20, the results weren't great. Adding soy really affects the scent throw. I would love to create a Parasoy wax myself using the 4627 because it does have an amazing scent throw by itself. But, I want to be able to market my wax as containing Soy. Ugh. Back to the drawing board. 

On 3/28/2014 at 8:01 PM, TheSmellyLife said:

Thank you so much for your replies! I have been experimenting with just plain old paraffin blends recently. So far I am really enjoying the strength of the 4625/4627 blend but the strength is not lasting more than a few hours. Personally, I am fine with a strong throw for 5 hours. Not looking for days lol. Do you think a parasoy blend would be stronger than a pure paraffin blend? Thank you all so much for dealing with a new hobbiest

I am having the same problem!! I use that blend as well and love it. Strong CT and HT, but doesn't last. I'm wondering if adding a small percentage of Soy would help with longevity. But I don't want to compromise the scent throw and create a longer cure time for my tarts. :-/ 

Good idea Jc, I think the ones I'm using are all between 20-24 watts. What warmer and wattage would you recommend? 

I am using this blend, and think the ct and ht are amazing as well, but I'm having an issue with longevity. They are only lasting about 5-6 hours. Any suggestions on how to make them last longer? 

I have been testing waxes like a mad woman to find the perfect melt. I want strong ct and ht and something that lasts. I found a good ct and ht in a 4627/4625 blend but that only lasts for a few hours. Do you think Soy adds longevity to melts? I've worked with parasoys and am so impatient, I don't care for cure times, but I would revisit soy or parasoy if it meant my melts would last longer.  Suggestions on wax blends?