Another question about soy candles

[citygrl707]

I really like the round molds for candles is it safe to make them out of soy or do you really have to use a wax base . I am sorry is this is a dumb questions i really want to make them and dont know if soy is the right way to go. Thank you

[jldorrington]

soy is a very soft wax so as far as i know you can't do molds with it, their pretty much strictly containor, or tart

[Candle Makin Momma]

I have had no luck whatsoever making pillars or anything but containers, tarts and votives with soy

[citygrl707]

thank you i am going to find a good wax then does anyone has a good ideal for what kind of wax i should use i have only made gel candles before so i have no ideal. Thank you

[CareBear]

I know nothing about candle, just getting started, but I have Ecosoya Votive Blend and it's far from soft - it's very brittle actually.

[Kaybee23]

Soy has a lower MP than paraffin, and is a softer wax. It is also more opaque. I am not saying you can't use it, just that paraffin is more suitable, because of the higher MP and that it's more transluscent. A good soy blend can make some nice pillars, but IMO, you can't get as creative with them, as you can with the paraffin.

[Marilyn]

There are soy pillar waxes. And I add a bit of stearic to mine to harden a bit. But it is true you are quite limited as to what you can do with soy for pillars.

[Sally]

Soy pillars can be made & many people do, but they can be a pia to get just right.

Trying a soy/para blend might be an idea.

Sally.

[citygrl707]

thank you i like soy because its easy to use, what kind of wax would be good and is there a name that is better then the others. thank you