GAREY Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Hi, I use Eco Soy Adv and love it. So creamy love the texture. I don't color mine love the white and my customers do also. I have been getting sink holes around the wick. Heat the jars, put in covered box and pour at 125. I use quality FO. I heard that 1/2 tea Stearic per pound cures that problem. Any ideas for the sink holes? I'm getting real tired of this. What are the best wicks for this to get a steady flame and large melt pool for pint and quart jars? I've been using CD. Thanks all - Johann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Hi Johann,#1- do not use stearic in soy- it is for paraffin.try playing w/the pour temps. right now I am pouring around 115-120. I do cover w/a box, but I do not have to preheat my jars this time of year.as far as wicks go, I use LX and RRDCandleScience has a new wick guide on the site, that gives recommendations for each type of wax w/jar size.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Stearic isn't just for paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Stearic isn't just for paraffin.I also use Stearic sometimes in my soy and a lot in my bath & body products.As for the sinkholes, when I tried cooling them slower, like the box method, I got sinkholes badly. I think the tall jars were more prone to it. I would try cooling them outside the box just once and see if that helps. I think your CD wicks should be fine in this wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickerbeal Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I pour mine a little hotter around 135-140 and hardly ever get sink holes. I don't add any additives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauna1 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Try Universal Soy Additive. It can be found at The Candlemakers Store. It will help hopefully.You can use stearic I have and it helps. I use soy wax too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixiegal Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I pour ecosoya at 150 and never get sink holes. I dont cover or put i boxes but I do pour in a warm shop about 80. I have the best results with the lx wicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Stearic isn't just for paraffin.ooopsies , for some reason I was thinkin' of Vybar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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