LadyNiya Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Good Day everyone!I have been missing in action, my computer wanted to take a long nap, so I missed coming to read and post on the boards:( . I know you get this question alot:embarasse Here's my question. I have been working with soy wax i purchased it was pretty cool when i started, but now i want bigger and better candles, what is the best wax to purchase to make pillar and votive candles, i would hate to waste money on wax and not get the best candle for my money, and if i used ecosoya wax do i need an additional wax to make it harden and give it a smooth appearance. My uncle takes me to craft shows and i want to make a full time business and would love to give my customers the best candle for their money so i can keep them coming back. LadyN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 what one person might think is an awesome wax another may not be fond of it...I just make container candles right now so I can give you my two cents but I know I have switched my waxes cause what other people loved I have not. Just gotta play around, but small batches, see if there is any for sale on here ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyNiya Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 I called one company and they told me to use 50/50 one part soy and one part parrafin *thinking* if i don't really care much for parrafin wax why would i give my customer *future* customers anyway something i wouldn't use myself. *shrugs* it's alot to think about and it's a little overwhelming to me right now, but i can show you the molds i just recently purchased which i think are pretty cool. I hope they show up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi Niya,Golden Brands makes a pillar blend soy, which should be available through any supplier that carries GB waxes. I have some but haven't made any pillars with it yet. It should be all veggie without any paraffin. GB makes alot of good waxes. You'll just have to get a sample quantity and try it out. If you like, I could send you some of it that I have for 75 cents a lb plus the cost of shipping. I doubt I'll ever use it.geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I've had favorable results with Ecosoya PB. I'm now going to test the GB Votive/Pillar blend, since a local-ish supplier carries it.I've been meaning to post some wick test pictures for EcoSoya PB. I'll get to it very soon... Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyNiya Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thank you all for your helpful advice I will buy in small batches and test it out to see which wax works best for me. I look forward to seeing the pictures Tony. Thank you againLadyN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Turns out that the GB 474 is NOT a pillar blend. Discovered this after I purchased it, unfortunately. It is a votive/tart blend.Geek, is this the wax you were referring to? Or, is there a different wax I'm unaware of?Regardless, I'll find a use for the 474. I purchased 10# to play with.I am curious enough to see why the 474 is not good for pillars. I might just pour a couple over the weekend...Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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