NattyCat Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 I had loads of problems getting soy pillars right - I hated the white powdery finish they get. But, a teaspoon or two of castor oil added at the same time as the FO really reduced the powdery look - then, after a few days of curing, I polish with a soft yellow duster to get the small amount of powder off. The castor oil also stops the pillars from cracking, as ecosoya is quite brittle.Thanks for all your positive comments!Nat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellywax Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Those are beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMommy Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Those are very beautiful! What a good tip! I have never been make a soy pillar that I was pleased with because of the cracking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Yep - castor oil works a treat. If you still get cracking after the addition of a teaspoon of castor oil, then also add 1oz of Soy Container wax (I use CB135) for every 15 oz of Pillar Blend too.So for 1lb of wax, it'll be 15oz of PB, 1oz of CB and a small teaspoon of castor oil.Hope this helps!Nat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Got the moulds on ebay. Item number 8272481483 for the smaller one. The seller isn't advertising the larger one at the moment...but that's where I got them!NatCool, you done good, but I suspect you already know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Very nice work on the pillars and the presentation is eye catching also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Very nice...looks like you have been busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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