Cissy Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Has anyone tried this? I was told by a supplier that blending 20 to 30% with paraffin container wax will save money, improves glass adhesion, and does not affect wicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Which supplier recommended this? Because where I buy my wax, Palm wax is about $.60 more per pound than straight paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aroma of the light Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Yes, this is true. For exemple, the best quality/most expensive paraffin wax is ab 0.92 $ ex-work price per kg, (from China, Malaysia, India...) while palm wax is ab 0.70$/kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 If you mix paraffin or soy with palm then it will eliminate the crystal/feather pattern of the palm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Sorry, I should have added that the Astorlite J50 paraffin wax I was referring to is priced at $1.14 lb ($62.95 for 55 lb case due to a price increase). My main concern was, though, if anyone has tried this blend and their opinion on the wicking, scent throw, etc. I guess I will look for the cheapest palm wax, order a small amount and try it and see how I like it. I just don't want to have to start changing wick sizes on ones I've already tested, unless necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 I need to make a correction on my earlier post. After speaking with the supplier, Candle Science, again, I had misunderstood him. The palm wax I had referred to is actually called "palm wax extender". I was unfamiliar with either and misunderstood him. I don't want to misquote anyone, so thought I needed to correct this information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark-me-up Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Bumping this cause I got such a laugh at the prices these guys were talking back then! Well... maybe not a laugh, maybe more like... crying! =D2006. wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I've done this mix and yes, it kills the crystal pattern. I use palm because it handles EO's very well and throws like crazy with EO's. The paraffin mix lets me wick down for containers (palm needs a really hot wick in containers and I don't like the container temp).Since then, I found a mix for EO's in paraffin that works really well for me so I don't need palm. I might go back to palm for pillars just for the crystal look.And yeah, the prices are a hoot. Edited March 29, 2012 by EricofAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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