Stir with what?

[Lightning Bug]

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

[clc404]

Hello Lightning Bug

I 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.

clc404

Cheryl C

[Beth-VT]

I use paint stir sticks.

[Lightning Bug]

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

[dixylight]

: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.

[ScentsandMore]

I use stainless steel spoons and wipe it off, take my heat gun to it and wipe off again. No problems yet.

[Ree]

I too use stainless steel spoons like the ones you use to eat with. They are easy to clean with the heat gun.

[Ree]

Wouldn't a wire wisk add air to the wax?

[pennipom@yahoo.com]

I too use stainless steal spoons, needless to say I have to wash dishes before I can eat soup or cereal.

[pennipom@yahoo.com]

Duh Me...stainless STEEL, so much for spelling awards in 4th grade:grin2:

[chiptooth]

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

[sueb50]

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.

[AngelaVA]

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.

[rookie2004]

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.

HTH

John