James223 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Hello everyone, I know most topics here are for solid wax candle making, but i am searching for liquid oil/wax for my catridges made form sustainable materials. I have tried methylesters, but no luck for now, some biodiesel and yeast oil, but they dont burn good. Anyone have any solutions? Methlyesters should burn good, but it depends of the carbons. Many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Ancient lamps used olive oil. You could probably use any liquid cooking oil with the right wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James223 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 I have alredy tried different cooking oils, but the burning is not good, to much soot and smell + the price of it is too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Do you have access to mineral oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James223 Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 I currently use liquid paraffin, but it is not very enviroment friendly. Yes, i have access, just dont know yet which one would be the best one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 a Lot of the clean versus dirty burn comes down to the wick - whether a traditional wax or an oil. Did you try either fiberglass or bleached square cotton wicks with veggie oils? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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