pdevine Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I was just curious as to what type of wax everyone uses for clamshells? I tried pouring some today using an Embed wax, not expecting it to shrink so bad, so I didn't save any for a repour. Everyone of them that I poured ended up with a major shrink hole or shrinking all around the cavities of them. Maybe I should use a different wax? TIA Portia BTW: I poured these at around 150-160 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labgal Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I use a combination of 75% 4794(votive) and 25% J223(container)for my clamshells without any problems. I am not familiar with embed wax, but it sounds like it has a high melt point with that much shrinking going on. With my combo, I have minimal shrinking and don't do repours.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I have been using IGI 4794 for my clamshells. It is one pour and has a great throw - hot and cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbeme Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi everyone ! I am very excited about trying my hand at candlemaking even if it is wickless. My belief is that tarts have a better throw and don't need as many supplies ( wicks , jars ect.) on hand for making them. What are your experiences ?I made my first tarts with Joy Wax in mini muffin tins and they came out sticky; they were very hard to take out of the mold. Obviously I didn't know that I needed a pillar or votive type wax. I just ordered more Joy Wax and plan on using stearic acid to harden them up. I read somewhere though, that the stearic acid might cause the wax to stick to the clamshell ? Please provide advise.... I love the fact that this forum is available to us ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty in SC Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I use J223 wax with my clamshells and it works fine no shrinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I make mine with straight paraffin and a few teaspoons of vybar and that is it. Mine smell soooo good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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