citygrl707 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldorrington Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I have had no luck whatsoever making pillars or anything but containers, tarts and votives with soy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citygrl707 Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citygrl707 Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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