latch Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 4625 pillar wax for hurricanes? what is a good hurricane wax for embedding photos and where is a good place to get it?tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 1554 isn't a bad hurricane wax. Can't answer your other question as I've not used that wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 You can get a good one lots of places so it depends on what supplier you're near. Whereabouts are you?The 4625 is no good for that. Not translucent. Melts too easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4052http://www.candletech.com/photoembed/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstlady Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 OK, the instructions say plain parffin.. is this the kind you get in the supermarket, ? in the 1lb. box. i want to make one of thes photo canes also, when my mold gets here, but have no wax place near me that sells a big selection of wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 You need one with a high melt point, so your shell doesn't melt, and it needs to be translucent. 1554 works, so does 1260OK we need some hurricane experts to jump in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Not an expert (that would be Donita at this point) but it's pretty simple. Hawaiiansum is right and here is a little more detail on the possibilities:If you're within range of Candlewic in PA you can use the 5055 or 5560.If your supplier carries IGI waxes look for 1014 or 1260.If none of the above, look for what your supplier calls hurricane wax and make sure it's a straight paraffin with a melt point over 150.Definitely nothing from the supermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstlady Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Kycandle is the nearest to me, but she don't have any of those waxes mentioned. guess i will have to check tenn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 OK I see the problem. KY isn't so good for paraffin wax. You should maybe research a backup supplier in your region for times like this.You could do worse than PA though. There's Candlewic up there as well as Candles and Supplies. Look at this page. They have a 156 MP wax that they're selling for hurricanes and as well as the IGI 1260. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Lonestar sells a IGI 1014 that has a 160 MP that is also good for hurricanes. I know it is still a little far, but just throwing an possibility out there.http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/wax.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstlady Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Thanks , everyone for your help, and thank you latch for letting me piggyback your post:D top i'm going get the 1260 at candlesupplies, its the only one that sells it in a slab, i don't want a box full. do i need to order any kind of additives.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 There are a few additives that people sometimes use but it's not necessary. I'd say just start with the plain wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Ok Ok Ok I am here....long day...opened a Corona and picked some tomatoes......just checked my email and Judge Judy's producer still wants me to come on their show....long story...very interesting....well, back to wax. I use 5055 from Candlewic. It isn't too hard. If it is a higher mp it is too brittle for me. 5055 is very clear too. I have been using it for years. I also add 1/2 oz micro 180 pp to keep it from being brittle. I use hot overdips and heatguns and seashells and that all tends to crack brittle wax. I know that you are just starting and the cost of shipping seems to be high, but it is just part of the cost of wax and it is still cheaper than buying it from a craft store. And.......you get what you want. Be patient....save your money and buy the right stuff. You won't waste your time and get disapointed with your results. Follow the instructions for embedded candles and search the archives....I have information posted there and so do many others. I just learned from all of these very cool people. I was going to give up, but with all of the great information I got I was able to pretty much perfect the process. Get your wax....then search the archives and pm me if you want. I will try to be of help to you. I just live in the next state over.......we are practically neighbors....LOL.....check out my website and see if I do anything you might like to try. http://donitahoyer.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleFreak Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 www.earlyamericancandlesupplies.com also carries 5055...just a tad bit closer (pittsburgh)to ya than candlewic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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