catseye Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I tried to make my first rustic, and it didn't turn out right. I used 75% Naturewax P-1 and 25% paraffin. I poured at 155F (I tried to pour at a lower temp, but the wax started to solidify a bit - didn't know if that was ok), then put in a water bath for 2 hours. The candle was smooth and shiny, rather than rustic. What did I do wrong? Also, I put the mold in the fridge while the wax was melting. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I've not tried that combo, but the water bath did you in. It will give a smooth, shiny surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I don't know if Palm wax can go rustic either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 The Naturewax P-1 if i am not mistaken is the Cargill soy pillar wax, and mixed with that amount of paraffin, i am not sure you are going to get a good rustic. But after seeing some of Eugenia's new experiments, i could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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