Synascents Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I did everything that I was supposed to do!Now question is, with the tops, are they supposed to looklike this?[ATTACH]5323[/ATTACH]Scented in Moonlight Path *Candles Source*Soy Wax from NGCold throw is awesome!Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grannyscandles Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 That my dear is the infamous frosting everyone talks about. You might try hitting them with your heat gun and it might go away and it might come back too. Soy ...ah the joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eva Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Yes, it is common for soy candles to look like that:) use a heat-gun or blow-dryier to melt the top layer of the wax, it usually helps . Based on my experience there are a lot of factors that can change the look of the tops - different colors, scents, who knows what - they all can produce different tops, but yes, you probably did everything right and it just is smth that is characteristic of soy waxBest,Eva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synascents Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Thank you both for the input!Will def hit it...With some heat that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hey Stephanie ....... I tried soy before too and they looked just like that. I was so mad at myself till I realized it is the nature of the beast! :undecided Of course I gave up on soy right after that. Let me know how easy it is to get rid of the frosting. tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandelion garden Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Very pretty color. What sizes are those tins?Did you burn them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyrn Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Just poured some tins with the same fo from the same supplier, & EZsoy yesterday and mine looked exactly the same. Heat gun didn't really seem to help. I added just a bit of beeswax and it smoothed the tops right up. Worth a try! I don't know if I can wait a couple of days to cure to test, they smelled sooo good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I LUV SOY!!!!! Don't let that stop you!!! Pouring cooler and adding bw at 2% helps. Don't be surprised if after you burn it, the wax has pits in it or looks funny that's the nature of soy as well.Some don't color their soy for this and other reasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Yep, they look normal to me, Steph. Embrace the frosting! LOL Congrats -- they look positively yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Yup, nothing in straight soy that a little beeswax can help a little on. It sometimes doesn't totally eliminate it, but it helps a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Mmmmmmmmm. Thanks for providing such a fine image of 'frosting.' As I look at it, I find myself wondering if that couldn't be something similar to 'mottling' in paraffin. Not having seen it for myself, I'm guessing frosting might not be as good looking as mottling since so many ppl seem unhappy about it. From afar, they don't look bad.I think you've got an EXCELLENT shade of purple for Moonlight Path. That color also puts me in mind of lavendar & heather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synascents Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 Thanks everyone!Well, I tried the blowdryer and just checked it today and the frosting came back. So next batch of soy I will make, I do the same and see what happensWhat I did for the color, for a 1 lb batch, I just added one drop of liquid purple dye.The tin sizes are 4, 6 & 8 oz from WSPThe cold throw is still strong!Will test burn them later today!Also, instead of beeswax, would joywax help with the frosting one the top?Thank you again!Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grannyscandles Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Another thing I might add with regard to frosting: The kind of soy wax you use makes a huge difference. I use KY 125 and there is not frosting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synascents Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 I do have a lb of that here.I am going to make another batch with the NG Soy then next one I'll try the KY125Thanks Teresa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Also adding color to soy can cause frosting. Its just a soy thing and doesn't affect burn or throw. I think your candles look great! Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grannyscandles Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 You will like the KY 125..it rocks my world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Pouring cool helps with the finished candle's appearance. I watch for the soy wax to start getting a light "film" around the edges, indicating it's starting to set up. I pour then, just as it's starting to get a bit slushy, and the candles usually look pretty good when they cool.However, I'm one of those weirdo chandlers who thinks the frosting and rough, rustic texture of soy wax looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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