How many of you carry reg.soy wax and soy blend wax??

[mindy5140]

I have had at least 10 people ask me to make them basically a soy blend candle because they don't like the natural look of soy. They rather have a nice creamy looking candle.

Which I probably could just switch soys and get a creamier look but since I have non stopped tested my soy I'm already using. And finally am at a point to where I like it.

I'm hesitant to switch or add on, because I wanted to get into B&B.

I'm stuck, should I just say the heck with it and try out different blends or go with B&B, I could do both but my time and $$, is limited to one for right now.

So anywho, is it worth it to have both types of wax???

TIA,

Mindy

[AngelaVA]

I don't carry both types. I am switching from paraffin to a soy blend. But if your customers are asking for it, I would give them what they want. You could find a nice soy blend and just test a few FOs at a time - adding your best sellers and maybe a few new ones you carry in the blend only. If you just do a little and not get carried away, you could still start into B&B too. The biggest thing would be choosing a wax to use. You could start with JS 50/50 (I'm testing this now and really like it) or the GL 70/30 (which I also like, lol). Or mix your soy with something else. Good luck

[Crafty1_AJ]

I carry both soy candles (not a parasoy blend) and paraffin blend (again, not a parasoy). I just have customers who prefer soy, and I have those who prefer paraffin, so I do both.

I say you tell those customers to put on their big girl panties and DEAL with the fact that soy looks rustic! LOL (JUST KIDDING! Don't shoot me!)

It is tricky to keep stocked up on both, but for me, it's worth it.

[Jordan]

We carry both too. I actually sell quite a bit of the blend, and like Angela, we use JS 50/50. It is truly the best of both worlds. I love this wax, every scent in my soy line is just wonderful. I highly recommend this wax! (I also recommend their soy, it rocks!)

[Jordan]

I don't carry both types. I am switching from paraffin to a soy blend. But if your customers are asking for it, I would give them what they want. You could find a nice soy blend and just test a few FOs at a time - adding your best sellers and maybe a few new ones you carry in the blend only. If you just do a little and not get carried away, you could still start into B&B too. The biggest thing would be choosing a wax to use. You could start with JS 50/50 (I'm testing this now and really like it) or the GL 70/30 (which I also like, lol). Or mix your soy with something else. Good luck

Hey Angela--

Have you tested the premier 700 wicks in the JS 50/50 wax I just got in my sample pack, and I am blown away at the amount of sizes they carry! I am hoping to find my double wick for the 50/50 in my apothecary jars---they are a bugger to double wick, probably me and not the wax. I have had somewhat success with the LX wicks, but the throw is less.....

[mindy5140]

Thanks, I think I'll go through the search area and find what the best blend or what others are mainly using and test test test again, lol.

Thanks for the advice I really appreciate it,

Mindy

[AngelaVA]

Hey Angela--

Have you tested the premier 700 wicks in the JS 50/50 wax I just got in my sample pack, and I am blown away at the amount of sizes they carry! I am hoping to find my double wick for the 50/50 in my apothecary jars---they are a bugger to double wick, probably me and not the wax. I have had somewhat success with the LX wicks, but the throw is less.....

No, I haven't had a chance to test the premier yet. I've tested one candle with a zinc wick and the rest were with LX. I am heading over to the CD next, but I need to order a slab first, since my sample is almost gone. I really do like this wax though. Sets up well, burns well and smells great.

[mindy5140]

I hate working with slabs, so is there a flake soy blend???

Mindy

[iloga]

Jordan,

If you're using 16oz apothecary jars, try double-wicking with either RRD29s or RRD34s.

[FO Lover]

I hate working with slabs, so is there a flake soy blend???

Mindy

Can anybody help us. I'm looking for one too!

Rhonda

[Jordan]

Jordan,

If you're using 16oz apothecary jars, try double-wicking with either RRD29s or RRD34s.

Thanks!

I will try that. I don't have either of these sizes in rrd, but can get some . I appreciate the advice.

[Ruby]

Hi..I use Natures Gardens Joy Wax mixed with 100% soy at 50-50. I like this blend. I also just tried Greenleaf's 70-30 and I am thinking of switching to it. I like the idea of a more natural candle and I only use HTP wicks. HTH..Ruby

[SheilaW]

I plan on carrying both. A pure soy with eo's and a soy blend with fo's.

[Brad Ford]

Joy wax is 30% soy - are trying to hit a specific ratio of soy to paraffin or is there anyother appearance/performance reason?

Brad