Lightning Bug Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Hi. What do you use to stir your FO into your soy wax? I've been using craft sticks, but wondered if they could be absorbing some of the FO? So, even though it seems so fundamental, wanted to know what you all use. TIA. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc404 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Hello Lightning BugI asked that question when I first started to make candles. And someone on the board told me to use a wire wisk. I was having trouble with FO mixing well. I have been using with no problem. clc404Cheryl C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I use paint stir sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bug Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hi Cheryl, That sounds good, but how do you clean it between batches or do you have one for each scent? I suppose one could melt it off in the oven or? Since most are wire, couldn't use the microwave. Just wondering as it sounds like it would work well. Thanks for the suggestion. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixylight Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 :undecided I use a stainless steel spoon and clean it before each batch. I used to use a wooden spoon, but thought scents like cinnamon would effect the other batches. I do stir my wax a lot as the consistency changes before I pour. I Have not noticed any problems yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentsandMore Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I use stainless steel spoons and wipe it off, take my heat gun to it and wipe off again. No problems yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ree Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I too use stainless steel spoons like the ones you use to eat with. They are easy to clean with the heat gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ree Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Wouldn't a wire wisk add air to the wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennipom@yahoo.com Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I too use stainless steal spoons, needless to say I have to wash dishes before I can eat soup or cereal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennipom@yahoo.com Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Duh Me...stainless STEEL, so much for spelling awards in 4th grade:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiptooth Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 maybe I shouldn't do this but I just use the thermometer in the pot I'm using to stir in my fragrance then heat gun to melt off for next batch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueb50 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I use a wooden spoon and just wipe it, the thermometer, and melting pot with paper towel in between batches. Never had a problem with carry over scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I dont use soy wax, but I currently use a stainless steel serving spoon I got from Target to mix my FO in. I actually have one for each pour-pot I have and they are only used fro candle-making (never for food). I have also used wooden spoons and they worked just as well. Never carried scent over either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie2004 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I use a small paint stir stick. Wal Mart sells them in the craft section, then I just write the scent on the handle. No mixing of others, just for that fragrance and color. I would think after a couple of batches the wood would soak up as much as it could and that would be it.HTHJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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