GoldieMN Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Since I poured a few pint jars and now find the wicks aren't the right ones, can I melt the soy wax and repour with different wicks? If yes, is microwave ok?Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I would not use a microwave if your jar has a wick tab holding the wick. Metal and microwaves don't mix.I know that paraffin can be reheated and reused more than soy, but I have gently simmered jars with soy wax and then poured the wax out and cleaned the jars and reused the wax. I don't know how many times you can do this with soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Sure you can reuse the wax, especially if it doesn't have a FO in it. As Chefmom mentioned, don't use the microwave unless the wick tab is removed. Double boilers work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 They already have FO in them. I just want to melt and remake the same scent but with a different wick. Would that be ok?Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 They already have FO in them. I just want to melt and remake the same scent but with a different wick. Would that be ok?GoldieSure, I do it all the time with my parasoy blend. I wouldn't heat the wax too hot, about the temperature that you would pour at, then pour it into your new container. I would think it would still need to cure, but I don't know if it would need a partial cure or a full cure if you are working with 100% soy. I let it sit at least two days with my parasoy, I'm a newbie with 100% soy myself.I was just concerned with the microwave and the wick tab. I saw it happen once at work and metal in the microwave isn't a pretty sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) Just pull the wick and stick a new one in, after you cut the tab off the new one. It will give you a pretty good idea if you are in the ballpark. When you get close, then do a full test with a secured wick.ETA: If you use a pliers, the wick (in the wax now) should pull out of the tab rather easily. You will have the tab and neck at the bottom but will still get a good idea if the next wick is going to work. Edited May 8, 2013 by jeanie353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks Jeanie, I was dying to answer, but didn't feel like dealing with being stalked. Anger takes too much energy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks Jeanie, I was dying to answer, but didn't feel like dealing with being stalked. Anger takes too much energy!......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hi! This is just my .02. The 100% soy wax I use is very soft and I just use a butter knife to scrape the wax from the jar into the pour pot. I then put the pour pot into my presto pot and melt it on low heat so it does not get too hot and lose some of the scent. When it gets to pouring temp I then pour it back into the re-wicked jar and it is good to go again! It has always worked well for me and I hope I have helped you some! Best of luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If you just want to try a new wick, then yes, grab some pliers and pull the wick out. I just did that one minute ago to a jar. Insert the new wick and you are good. Just remember that the untabbed wick wick flop over and die at some point but at least you gained some info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karinz40 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 How about remelting soy wax candles that have fo in them ( was practicing) . Can you remelt adda little more wax and some fo and redo? Heat to what? before pouring?thanksKaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'd heat them to your normal temp. Problem now is how much of the original oil is left, makes to hard to judge how much new to add. Any candles made would be "just for fun" as it would be impossible to repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 I'm so glad I asked! Thanks to all of you, I will save a few bucks and not have to throw away the soy wax.Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Oh, one more thing: Can this soy wax (Golden 415) be used for tarts? I was thinking if I melt the wax down, I could make tarts. Or do I need a soy specifically made for tarts?Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I use it for melts but mix it 1:1 with a paraffin pillar wax (4625). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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