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I purchased some soywax called MC 125. My question is that if it is 100% soy is it suppose to be yellow like vegetable oil when a candle burns ? Also I heated the wax to 180 per instructions and added color, cooled to 175 added scent -1oz per pound and poured at 110. It is a smooth candle no bubbles or wet spots, one pour, but when the candle is burnt it seems to be powdery around the edges of the container. Any advice on what I am doing or should be doing would be ever so much appreciated.

Thanks Nona

I ran across these instructions

Marbelized Candles

These marbelized candles are done with paint and not inside the candle iteself. You end up with a marbel looking effect on the candle's surface. (Example photo)

Materials:

Medium melt point wax for pillars (around 135-140)

Additive of preference (stearic, vybar, etc.)

Candle dye/color

Fragrance oil(optional)

Pillar mold (any size or shape)

Wicking for pillars in appropriate size

A coffee can or bucket (container deep enough to dip in)

Poster paints or any oil based paints

Borax(from the laundry detergent section)

Chopstick, knitting needle, etc. (some sort of long stick)

Instructions:

1) Pour any molded candle in any color you want (scent optional).

2) Put enough water in a container (bucket, coffee can, etc.) to completely cover the candle when dipped.

3) Surface tension in the water will cause water droplets to form on the candle but you can avoid this by using Borax. Put enough Borax in the water so that when the candle is dipped you have very few or no water droplets.

4) Then use poster paints (any oil based paint will do) on the surface of the water. Drop them in in a swirling pattern and swirl them with a stick of some sort, like a chopstick.

5) Then dip the candle in a twisting motion. When raising the candle from the water blow the paint away from the candle or the design will be distorted.

6) Dip in clear wax to coat and protect the paint and give the candle a finishing touch.

Good luck and happy marbelizing!

I also make these candles and I use plain parrafin for these, however I did use a wax once that was called "Creme Wax" it a blend of waxes, I bought it at our local craft store.Though it held the scent very well ,when heated by the bulb the wax tends to pool inside the candle more than you want. I get awesome throw from my parrafin though. I melt it to 180 degrees, cool to 150 then add scent and pour. Good luck

I don't know about Candles and Supplies but I order all of my molds from

www.flexiblemolds.com. She is wonderful and her mold prices are awesome

Thank you Darla. At least I know I am not the only one who had to "work" a little at making these. I havent found a cord with the plastic or rubber gasket yet,but would like to try at least one of those. I will keep practicing. Hopefully I can get a pic up here of my work

Thank you Darla. At least I know I am not the only one who had to "work" a little at making these. I havent found a cord with the plastic or rubber gasket yet,but would like to try at least one of those. I will keep practicing. Hopefully I can get a pic up here of my work

Thank you. Hopefully I will leran lots here as I need all the help I can get...lol

Well thank you for your warm welcome.

I will try this. Thank you.

Nona

I have been making these candles lately. Where do you get the neon pigment?

Thanks Nona

Flexiblemolds.com CHEAP CHEAP I only buy my molds from her.

Good luck Nona

I get all my molds from Flexiblemolds.com They are by far the cheapest around. She has two different sizes for electric grubbies, One is $17.95 and one is $21.95 and shipping is around $5. I also use a 5watt bulb with a 6ft cord. I am using plain parrafin wax with a MP of 135 until I am done practicing. Soy wax is really the best for these candles. I tried container wax because I liked the creamy texture but when the candle warmed up wax began to pool around the bulb and it wasn't good.

I am sorry that your didn't work out. Hopefully I will get the hang of it soon.

Thank you very much I will look into it

Hi there,

The problem I am having is when I put the light through the bottom I dont like the way it looks unfinished from the underside. so I seal it with wax. Is this something I should not be doing?

Thanks for your help.

Nona

Hi there

Thanks for the reply...I will keep searching

They are Electric grubby candles that when taken out of the mold you insert a socket with a light in them to throw the scent and they are also a nice little night light. I have been using plain parrafin wax since I just started so that I dont ruin my soy wax. The problem is I dont know how to make the light stay in tight without sealing the bottom with wax. Any info would be appreciated. Thank so much.

Nona

I have just begun making electric grubby candles and I am having trouble with the light that is inserted. Anyone who could help I would love it.

Nona

Hello all. I am a Newbie. I am from Illinois and am just starting to make the electric candles. I am having trouble though so any information would be greatly appreciated.

Nona