maryann Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I've decided to try my hand at electric candles again after a LONG break (the whole subject got to be too much).So in getting back on the saddle again I've decided to use something other than veggie based waxes. I've never worked w/ paraffin and am not sure what to use for electric candles.I'm hoping someone who makes electric candles successfully could tell we which Peak's wax to use?? I'm placing an order w/ them and liked to try their wax. I looked up in their hurricane directions and it calls for IGI 1554 wax, but I don't see this for sale. So I'm assuming this wax has been replaced w/ a newer wax.Another silly ?? but can I use my presto pot to melt the wax ? Do you suggest I get a seperate pot or is this wax easy to clean out of pot when wanting to do container candles?I appreciate any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demenshia Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Not sure about what wax to use, but when it comes to the presto pot, I have one I use for my pillars, and a seperate for containers, just seems easier to me than trying to clean it out every time I want to switch projects. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 The highest melt point I would think. Anything lower would misshapen more quickly. It looks like their 4625 is it is the highest MP of wax they've got, so I would be more tempted to combine some of their micro wax (think they still carry it) with say 1343, but I'd also be really inclined to talk to Alan on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Could anyone suggest a differ supplier's wax for the job?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Lone Star Candle Supply has IGI-1260, melt point of 163. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 A higher melt point wax would be recommended...like the high melt votive blend IGI 1380 or IGI 1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Hey go to www.morriswax.com or give them a call and see what they can fix you up with. THey're out of MO. Where I got my hurricane wax from the company doesn't offer it any more that I can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 OK there's a 160 at candlewic if you're east coast or close. Man why do I have probs with edit ... grrr. (but try Morris too. Just call them instead of emailing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I know that Morris Wax also gives case discounts for wax. I was thinking maybe at 12 cases? And I think you can mix the cases. I would also recommend calling them. You get a quicker response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Thank you for the info! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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