Googs Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 1.10 lb. wax, 3tbs Mineral Oil, 1 1/2 F/O, First Poor 190, 2nd 195.Is this correct? The only thing I notice is a very nice shine to the candle.Any help would be appreciated!Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I take it you're trying for a mottled finish. What kind of wax is it? A wax that's pre-blended with additives won't mottle, so you should be using a straight paraffin wax, preferably one that's known to mottle well. Candlewic 4045H is a good one, for example, but many others will work as long as it's straight paraffin. If you're using fragrance oil, you don't need the mineral oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googs Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 I used 4625, So I guess that means that whatever I add to it, it won't do anything. That's fine for regular candles and the like. I've been trying to achieve different looks. As soon as 1343 arrives I'll be ordering it!!Thanks,ScottPS Just went to Peaks site after I posted this. 1343 is in and I ordered it. Once it arrives I'll be able to experiment with different effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 For mottles you don't need the mineral oil and FO, especially in the 1343. Just an FYI, but I would put at least 2 T of steric per pound to help cope with the potential oil slick or wet-surfaced candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 The first mineral oil I used was from the drug store. I couldn't get it to mottle in straight paraffin at all. I told this to a supplier who sold mottling oil. He told me the stuff i bought was too heavy so I bought mottling oil from him and it worked really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 ...I've been trying to achieve different looks. As soon as 1343 arrives I'll be ordering it!!1343 is the bomb. You'll be happy very happy with it. Extremely versatile wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 In IGI 1343 I haven't had a problem with Mineral Oil from Wal-Mart, Drug Store etc.I would not add more than 3/4oz per 1LB of wax or you will get seepage.Like others above have said you don't need both oilsIf you want a un-scented candle use Mineral OilFor a scented candle use FO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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