White Clay in White Pillars ????

[Robyn64]

Hi again,

In reference to my previous post of our shrinkage problem in white pillars. I was told once by a friend , not related to candlemaking or work, that they knew of a person who used white clay in their white pillars.

Has anybody ever used this method and if so, what is the result, is there a lot of shrinkage , is a normal 10 % stearine just needed if white clay is used ?

Just wondered if anybody else has heard of this or even used white clay in candles before ?

Thanks,

Robyn :-)

[Breanna]

Im sorry,,read the thread wrong:D

[Robyn64]

Hi breanna,

Thanks for your messages but its not the colour that is the problem its the shrinkage. I had heard somebody used white clay and I dont know why or what it does to a candle. I have bought a white powder from Pourette many years ago which I still have for making whites but never used.

Thank you very much for your message ,

Take care

Robyn :-)