KMommy Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Enchanted Lites makes a modifier that was for use in there orginal wax. I believe it is the exact same thing that Rustic Essential(Aroma Haven?)sells. It helps with frosting and I thought it also helped with coloring. Only info. given in the discriptions is that it is "all veggie." Anyone have any ideas as to what it could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I use it too, I have no clue what it is. It looks like it could have carnauba wax in it. Its very brittle, but light in color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I don't know about the EL stuff in particular, but the ones from RA and others are monoglyceride additives. It's a type of emulsifier. ADM is one big source for a lot of it.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monoglyceride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I use the one from Candle Soylutions which works awesome with CB-3 Calsoy -- creates beautiful tops. It is called a veggie modifier, but I don't know what is it it either. The one from ADM (Panalite) must be different from the one I use because when I tested the ADM and tried my veggie modifier I got really bad tops but then when I used the Panalite (ADM's additive they recommend) I got much better tops with the ADM but not as pretty as the Calsoy CB-3. Altough, I have not tested it enough to get the tops right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Carrie, I love that type of picture in your avatar. I love the Victorian look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMommy Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 Thanks for the replies!Top,Would you have any ideas on why it helps with the frosting? If the modifier is a binder(binding water and oil...)how does this help with the frosting? If used at the correct amounts I definitely saw an improvement with the modifier vs. just the regular wax. Also, it seemed to help with scent throw. Is there any reason the modifier would improve throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 From a chemical perspective I don't know how it does its thing, but the issue with frosting and smooth tops is how the wax crystallizes as it cools. When you add one of these monoglyceride additives it acts as a crystal modifier and gives you somewhat better intial results. I suppose it makes smaller, more uniform crystals. It also raises the MP of the wax and improves fragrance retention. I don't know how it's supposed to affect scent throw.Soy wax formulation resembles making baking products. 100% soy is often straight flaked vegetable shortening and could be used for making cookies. For Crisco on the supermarket shelves they want a soft smooth consistency instead, so they use a lower MP shortening combined with cottonseed oil and veggie modifier to make "soy blend" shortening. Same ingredients as the waxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Carrie, I love that type of picture in your avatar. I love the Victorian look. thank you, i love anything vintage. someday i really want to by an old victorian or craftsman home. maybe when i get this candle business started. yeah someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMommy Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Top,Thanks! Now I understand:) Carrie,Oh I love those types of homes! We have alot of the beautiful old Victorian homes around here. I don't live in one but I drool every time I drive past them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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