Soy and Soy blend Recommendations

[Vicky_CO 772]

Hi Guys

I would like your help here. I am going to try to put a soy data base together. If any of you are willing? This is information I would like to collect first. Even if someone has given the same answer for the same kind of wax please answer with your information also. I want as many opinions as possible.

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use?

Additives if any?

Preferred dyes?

Preferred wick (Not sizes)?

Pouring temp you recommend?

What you do to prevent frosting?

What you do to prevent rough tops?

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots?

I want to put something together in the Tips and FAQ Database and Archive everyone that helps will have their names listed at the bottom of the data base. Credit will be give where credit is due.

[geekrunner 10]

Here it is:

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use?

A. Golden Brands 415

Additives if any?

A. 3% Beeswax, 1/2 tsp UV Inhibitor per lb

Preferred dyes?

A. Pryme color system

Preferred wick (Not sizes)?

A. HTP or LX

Pouring temp you recommend?

A. 100* or under, or when wax becomes very cloudy to slushy

What you do to prevent frosting?

A. Nothing at this time, not much of a problem

What you do to prevent rough tops?

A. Pour when very cloudy to slushy

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots?

A. No

HTH! geek

[Vicky_CO 772]

Thanks Geek

Come on guys I don't want you exact recipe just a starting point for people and in the data base I am going to list thing some thing like this

Example:

KY 125

recommend pouring temp ??? to ???

Recommend Wicks ??? , ??? and ???

Some recommend Adding ?????? for smoother tops

[Bunny 12]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? Joy Wax

Additives if any? UV 1/4 tsp ppw

Preferred dyes? Peaks Liquid Dyes / Color Blocks

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? Zinc

Pouring temp you recommend? 150

What you do to prevent frosting? n/a None with this wax

What you do to prevent rough tops? n/a None with this wax

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? Nope

[Kaybee23 15]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? EZSoy & KY Puresoy (Golden Brands 415)

Additives if any? beeswax

Preferred dyes? Lonestar Liquid Dyes

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? HTP

Pouring temp you recommend? cloudy/slushy

What you do to prevent frosting? beeswax

What you do to prevent rough tops? beeswax/heatgun

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? nothing - not concerned about them

[Bev 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? EZSoy

Additives if any? None

Preferred dyes? Lonestar liquid dyes

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? Eco wicks

Pouring temp you recommend? Approx. 100 degrees

What you do to prevent frosting? Pour at above temp.

What you do to prevent rough tops? Pour at above temp. Heat gun if rough tops develop

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? Nothing

[Meridith 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? EZSoy

Additives if any? BW

Preferred dyes? No DYE

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? Cottons and HTPs

Pouring temp you recommend? Approx. 100 degrees

What you do to prevent frosting? add BW.

What you do to prevent rough tops? Add BW and zap with heat gun

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? Nothing

[Marilyn 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? SS

Additives if any? stearic acid

Preferred dyes? powder

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? Peaks cotton, Premier, LX

Pouring temp you recommend? syrupy, @100

What you do to prevent frosting? nothing

What you do to prevent rough tops? pour cool

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? slightly warm jars

[MichelleOH 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? Soy 1

Additives if any? NONE

Preferred dyes? NONE

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? COTTONS

Pouring temp you recommend? 150

What you do to prevent frosting? NOTHING

What you do to prevent rough tops? NOT AN ISSUE

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? NOPE

[Marilyn 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? EZsoy

Additives if any? BW

Preferred dyes? powder

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? Peaks cotton, Premier,LX

Pouring temp you recommend? syrupy, @100

What you do to prevent frosting? add BW

What you do to prevent rough tops? BW, pour cool

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? slightly warm jars

[Henryk 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? Ecosoya CB-Advanced Soy

Additives if any? None

Preferred dyes? Reddig-glo Chips

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? LX

Pouring temp you recommend? 165F

What you do to prevent frosting? Nothing

What you do to prevent rough tops? Nothing

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? Not applicable with this wax

[Candlebuddy 12]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? - KY125

Additives if any? - None

Preferred dyes? - Liquid

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? - htp

Pouring temp you recommend? - 100-105

What you do to prevent frosting? - Nothing

What you do to prevent rough tops? - Nothing

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? - Nothing

[Soya 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend? Ecosoya CB- Advanced Soy

Additives if any? None

Preferred dyes? color blocks

Preffered wick (not size) CD or LX

Pouring Temp? 115...I always get holes if poured hotter.

* No frosting..No cracks..No rough tops......... Using 8oz tins

[Dianeb 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend?-KY pure soy

Additives if any?-BW

Perferred dyes?-Flakes

Perferred wicks (not size)?-HTP,CD,ECO

Pouring temp you recommend?-100-97

What do you do to prevent frosting?-BW

What do you do to prevent rough tops?-BW/Pour Cool/Heat gun

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots?-Nothing

[Gypsyjen 10]

Don't know if this qualifies, but here's what I use:

Type of Soy or Soy Blend?-Green Leaf 70/30 soy-paraffin

Additives if any?-None

Perferred dyes?-No dye

Perferred wicks (not size)?-ECO

Pouring temp you recommend?-170*

What do you do to prevent frosting?-No frosting experienced

What do you do to prevent rough tops?-No rough tops experienced

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots?-Cool slowly, keep room warm

I also use a veggie blend for "purists":

Type of Soy or Soy Blend?-Cargill C-3

Additives if any?-None

Perferred dyes?-None

Perferred wicks (not size)?-LX

Pouring temp you recommend?-170*

What do you do to prevent frosting?-Nothing

What do you do to prevent rough tops?-Heat gun any cracks, no rough tops experienced

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots?-Cool slowly, keep room warm

[Vicky_CO 772]

Thanks All.

Yes the parasoys count as long as it is a supplier blend and not blend you have created yourself.

Keep them coming Please.

[ADSoy 10]

Soy Blend: Golden Foods 449

Pour Temp: 145-165 with same results

Wicks: Eco's and Premier 700's

No dyes or additives

Frosting not an issue

Wet spots - pretend they're pretty

Heat gun for rough tops

[Suzanne 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? GL 70/30 PerfectSoy

Additives if any? none

Preferred dyes? liquid

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? HTP

Pouring temp you recommend? 150

What you do to prevent frosting? no frosting

What you do to prevent rough tops? no rough spots

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? use room temperature jars

[mystical_angel1219 14]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? Superior Soy or Proprietary Blend

Additives if any? None

Preferred dyes? Liquids

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? CD Wicks

Pouring temp you recommend? between 150- 120

What you do to prevent frosting? N/A

What you do to prevent rough tops? cool slow in a warm room or place box over candles after pouring to slow down the cooling process.

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? Throw all glass containers in the dishwasher or handwash with Dawn. Within 48 hours before pouring, they must be squeaky clean. This will give you virtually no wet spots. Do not pour into cold jars in a cold room. Keep the room as warm as possible and allow your jars to come to the same temp before pouring.

[Tracey 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? KY125

Additives if any? NONE

Preferred dyes? DYE CHIPS OR BLOCKS

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? CD'S/CDN'S

Pouring temp you recommend? AT THE SLUSHY STAGE

What you do to prevent frosting? KEEP THE TEMP UP IN MY WORKSHOP/NOT STORE WHERE TOO COOL..

What you do to prevent rough tops? POUR AT THE SLUSHY STAGE

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? NO

Tracey

[tamsoycandles 12]

Debated whether to include this or not because the product is mainly available to only Candlewealth distibutors. But, here it is anyway.

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? NVSoy (Candlewealth)

Additives if any? None

Preferred dyes? Candlewealth supplied dye chips

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? Cotton

Pouring temp you recommend? Between 100 and 110. Slushy

What you do to prevent frosting? Not typically a problem, except for batches with lots of red dye

What you do to prevent rough tops? Pour cool, but not too cool.

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? Keep containers warm before pouring. Pour at lowest temp possible. Keep poured candle away from drafts. Basically, allow it to cool slowly.

Tony Vissoc

[iammommytwo 10]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? CB Advanced. Have also tried others, but like the Advanced the best.

Additives if any? None

Preferred dyes? Have only used Reddi-Glo chips

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? currently using RRD's, but would like to change??

Pouring temp you recommend? 125 when it's warm outside, 115-120 when the weather is cooler

What you do to prevent frosting? don't have a problem w/this wax

What you do to prevent rough tops? re-pour or hairdryer IF neccessary

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? Still working on that....I have cleaned and warmed the jars, and it still happens, but not all the time

[Shannon WY 11]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? EZ Soy

Additives if any? Beeswax

Preferred dyes? None

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? HTP, LX, Hemp

Pouring temp you recommend? 100 degrees or a little cooler

What you do to prevent frosting? Beeswax

What you do to prevent rough tops? Pour cool

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? No

[goosebay_1999 11]

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use? EL 100% Soy & EL Votive Blend

Additives if any? Nothing for containers, trying out Frostop for votives

Preferred dyes? Pryme Color System

Preferred wick (Not sizes)? Premier Series all the way!

Pouring temp you recommend? Containers-cloudy/ slushy, votives 175-180

What you do to prevent frosting?containers not a problem, votives trying out Frostop

What you do to prevent rough tops? No an issue with either

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots? No

[Vicky_CO 772]

Thank you to all those that have added here. I am going to slowly work through the waxes about 5 a week. This data base is going to take time so bare with me.

If you don't feel comfortable about post the information publicly you can PM me.