Should I be adding something to my c-3 nature wax?

[kidsngarden]

Besides FO and coloring? The more I read here the more I think I am doing something wrong!

Bethany

[Accents]

Nope! You have to play with pour temps, pour speed, and cooling temps a bit, though.

[kidsngarden]

Oh believe me, I know!

Thanks,

Bethany

[Dawnee]

I also use C-3. I add beeswax to mine (.5 oz per pound). But you certainly don't have to use beeswax. Are you having problems with you wax?

Dawn

[kidsngarden]

Nope, not so far!

Bethany

[harley1231]

You need wicks if you plan on burning them! Just teasing!!

To prevent your colors from fading you may want to add some UV Inhibitor/stabilizer to your wax as well. I personally dont use dyes but use the this uv in hopes it will help to prevent certain FO's from discoloring the wax:

http://www.bittercreeksouth.com/additives.htm

I'm using c3 as well! I got a great throw with peaks ocean at 1.5 oz per pound of wax. It took a bit to cure ...and now I'm sitting on my hands waiting to test some other FO's I put into a few candles this weekend. Good Luck!! It sounds like your doing well!! And Welcome to the board!

[Raggedy Dani]

Give it lots of TLC

Sounds like you're on right track. Best luck and Welcome to CT.

Dani

[KFTS]

It doesn't require additives, although when I used it straight I would put a little palm steric to prevent the FO seepage. If you aren't having seepage problems then no worries. I eventually switched to blending it with paraffin. UV inhibitor is always a good idea, unless you like yellow:cool2:

[kidsngarden]

How much uv inhibitor pp?

[Accents]

Depends on where you get it, I use 1/2 tsp. pp

[kidsngarden]

I live an hour away from Brambleberry (aka Otion - their brick and mortar wholesale store) and noticed that they carry it. They had it by there soap colors though - is it the same thing? They may have some with the candle supplies but I wasn't looking for it.

Bethany

[CareBear]

I gave up on it cause I hate how the candles "sweat" little beads on the top. Ick.

[Lantern Light Mama]

I use the Universal soy additive from Just By Nature...my wax was cooling too fast in my small jars so I was getting crystallization and stars. This has virtually eliminated the problem.

[Stella1952]

We also use the Universal Soy Additive from JBN.

I gave up on it cause I hate how the candles "sweat" little beads on the top. Ick.

That's a function of the particular FO, the amount used and the temperature at which the candles are stored and the humidity. All C-3 soy candles do not sweat. In fact, very few of ours do, except during hot weather. In our neck of the woods, nearly ANY scented candle will sweat in the summer 'cause it's so hot and humid here. The droplets disappear when the candle is burned and frequently never reappear.