sarahmarah Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I understand that soy can usually leave that tell tale residue of wax behind on a container after burn. I’m testing C3 right now and I’m wondering if there’s any additives I can add in to make the burn leave no residue behind (assuming it’s properly wicked). I’m not looking to add paraffin if I don’t have to. Would adding coconut wax to my C3 help? I know this is just a nit picky cosmetic issue but I have some time to test and thought I would try. There was a cool hipster type of candle I was gifted a while back that is marketed as vegetable wax—upon further research I think it’s made up of soy, coconut and a bit of palm. It has absolutely no residue left behind. It seems it can be done—but how? Is this an instance where something like C1 would be blended with coconut wax? I never really gave much thought to blending waxes....🤔 seems costly? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Every variable has positives and negatives. Each additive and wax you start to test you are correct can get expensive. But you learn from it. So I consider it tuition applied toward your candle degree. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I have a candle from PF. Does not leave residue, but I can tell you that candle is way over wicked. Full meltpool in five minutes. i have only burned it partially, but I know it’s going to be a flamethrower at bottom. Yes the glass is clean, but not what I call a great candle. C3 to me does leave a bit of residue but the payoff is great hot and cold throw and it has amazing adhesion if you get pour temp down and your glass is clean. It’s all experimentation, and how much of this and that you want for you candles. Add paraffin you get other issues, but you get plumes too. Finding the balance is what you get by experimenting with percentages. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahmarah Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Just reading up on coconut wax and apparently C1 is coconut 🤦🏻♀️—I don’t know why I thought it was a basic no frills soy wax...looks like I have a road of learning ahead lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahmarah Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 47 minutes ago, sarahmarah said: Just reading up on coconut wax and apparently C1 is coconut 🤦🏻♀️—I don’t know why I thought it was a basic no frills soy wax...looks like I have a road of learning ahead lol I’m a meatball today, sorry. Home schooling has my brain on meltdown mode. I’m getting everything confused 🤯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Sarah ask Talltayl about C1 wax. C1 was before C3. Lots of fans of both waxes. I would tame C3 if that’s what interests you. you could get a sample bag of 464 and compare to C3 - that kind of a/b testing is very helpful. Everyone has a favorite wax. NatureWax C-1 is an all-natural, soy and palm wax blend with great hot and cold scent throw. It is the first generation of Cargill waxes and still holds a significant following today as it's preferred for its glass adhesion that minimized wet spots, frosting, and pull-away. C-1 wax has minimal fat bloom and sink when cooled properly and works with powder and liquid dyes as well as all types of fragrances. Use it plain as container wax or as a blend to create pillar candles. It's creamy, opaque, and mostly single-pour. However, it sometimes requires a second pour or minimal touchup. Make-Up: Soy and palm blend Form: Flake Pour Temperature: 110°-135° Melt Point: 124°-130° Fragrance Load: Up to 8% NatureWax C-3 is an all-natural soy wax. It finishes creamy and opaque and is preferred for its glass adhesion that minimizes wet spots, has little to no frosting, and has the ability to single-pour without additives. A great all-around container wax, it throws fragrance well, works with powder and liquid dyes, and holds color well. C-3 is known and loved for being simple and producing consistent results. Use it plain as container wax, for tealights, or as a blend to create pillar candles. Make-Up: 100% Soy Form: Flake Pour Temperature: 120°-165° Melt Point between 124°-130° Fragrance Load: Up to 6% Kosher certified MADE in the USA 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 3 hours ago, TallTayl said: But you learn from it. So I consider it tuition applied toward your candle degree. That's a great way to look at it. LOL 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Awesome @NightLight thanks for posting that info on the C-1 and C-3 waxes. 👍 I've never used them but they sound wonderful. I must add them to my shopping list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahmarah Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Is Coconut 1 completely interchangeable with the widely available Coconut 92 that you can get at the soaping retailers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 29 minutes ago, sarahmarah said: Is Coconut 1 completely interchangeable with the widely available Coconut 92 that you can get at the soaping retailers? That's good to know for future reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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