crystalmcvea Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Okay, I just read on a site that the candle maker uses a Soy/parafin blend. What is this? What does blending them do? How do you blend...how much and so on????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 There are different types of waxes, including soy and paraffin. (There is a soy/veggie wax section here too, in case you're interested). You blend them by melting both together and stirring As for why... usually because the person wants some qualities that each has. This is a good time to start research. Look at some supplier sites for info about the different types of waxes available and their properties. This is the link to Peaks different waxes.http://www.peakcandle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PCMS&Category_Code=WAXYou'd be surprised how much you can learn by Googling too There is no formula for how much of each to mix or even which ones to mix. It just depends an which qualities you want more of and which less, or even equal amounts. If you're very new to candle making, it's a much better idea to start off simple, not trying to blend, at least until you have some experience with different waxes and how they handle, then decide which qualities are important to you. Hopefully soon the archive of the old board will be up, there's massive helpful info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourmysunshine Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 There are different types of waxes, including soy and paraffin. (There is a soy/veggie wax section here too, in case you're interested). You blend them by melting both together and stirring As for why... usually because the person wants some qualities that each has. This is a good time to start research. Look at some supplier sites for info about the different types of waxes available and their properties. This is the link to Peaks different waxes.http://www.peakcandle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PCMS&Category_Code=WAXYou'd be surprised how much you can learn by Googling too There is no formula for how much of each to mix or even which ones to mix. It just depends an which qualities you want more of and which less, or even equal amounts. If you're very new to candle making, it's a much better idea to start off simple, not trying to blend, at least until you have some experience with different waxes and how they handle, then decide which qualities are important to you. Hopefully soon the archive of the old board will be up, there's massive helpful info there.I so agree with ducky its all up to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy_Light Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Not to hijack but Satin do you have a preference in waxes? Seems you make beautiful candles I'd love to try a blend you use to see how it works for me. If you want to share any of your secrets that is. HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 If you guys are looking for a soy/paraffin blend, try searching through various supplier's websites. A lot of suppliers have house blends that are soy and paraffin blends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Not to hijack but Satin do you have a preference in waxes? Seems you make beautiful candles I'd love to try a blend you use to see how it works for me. If you want to share any of your secrets that is. HUGSHate to disappoint you, but I don't have any secrets...lol. I just use IGI4625 pillar blend. I've have just started to try the 1343 this last week, since I'm having such fingernailing trouble with the blend in this heat and humidity. BTW: there's the camera factor here too. Mine don't look as nice in person. My camera is blurry up close and hides alot There are alot of people here that I would kill to be able to do work as beautiful! Thanks for the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scents for me Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Okay, I just read on a site that the candle maker uses a Soy/parafin blend. What is this? What does blending them do? How do you blend...how much and so on?????J223 and soy is a good blend, CB and soy is another. Most suppliers do now carry a 50/50 all ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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