gingerinarkansas Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I have some J223 and also some CB135. I have never used soy so my question is....to mix these two....would I try 70% paraffin/30% soy or is it reversed? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I personally would do it reversed with soy being the highest amount. But the choice is yours and you will have to play with the % to find what works best for you and your liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 I have read so much about blending your own...just had to get some soy and try it...then realized I didn't even know where to start. Just did it on impulse...again. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachf19 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Hi there Ginger,I've tried the same combo, and had success with 70% CB135 and 30% J223. The burn seems good, the throw is great (JS choc. chip cookie dough). The first time I poured, I poured at 150*, and it didn't set up well- tiny tiny bubbles all over the sides, so I re-melted in the oven at 170* and let it set up in the oven- much better.Really, use whatever percentages you feel like, IMO. Part of the fun, i think, is seeing what happens with different percentages...HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks for the info. If the weather ever cools off I'll try candles again. Temps have been 102+ and of course heat index is more. I tried to pour yesterday morning while it was cool(80's in the early morn) but even with my little ac going, it took forever for things to cool so I just gave up. This heat has got to end....soon. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I might start with a 50/50 mix and then move from there. I've tested a 50/50 blend with J50 and soy and it's working out well so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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