Wick'n'Wax Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Why do I need soy wax?I have to order some more wax, although struggling to get the cash together at the moment, but I've just about run out lol.I was going to try some soy too, but was wondering, just why I need soy? What can soy do that paraffin can't? or is it just a personal preference.I'll be making lots of melts and votives soon and wondered if paraffin is ok for those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 my personal opinion is paraffin is more versatile than soy, you can so more with it, pillars, votives, melts, novelty.Soy is good for container candles, and there is some out there made for Pillars but I havent seen it do as many cool things that paraffin does, like Rustics for example.If you do a search there will be lots of info about the difference between soy and paraffin. Some say it will burn cleaner and is better for the environment and such. I personally cant see much of a difference, once you add fragrance and a wick I think they both can make a mess. LOLI'm sure others have different opinions.HTH!Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Soy wax is an effective cure for not enough hassles in your life.You can clean your equipment with soap and water.Since it's become somewhat of a fad, you can market to people who are specifically interested in buying soy candles.Or maybe you're lucky enough not to have too many of those in the UK. No soybean farmers = no soybean propaganda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 IMHO If you are using parrafin right now I would stick with it. If you want to play with soy, order some. You will find it is quite a bit of work to work with. There is a market out there for it. I'll be sticking with my 4786 , I don't have time to play right now, some day I would like to check it out. And yes I think parrafin is a lot more versitile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 thanks, thats made things a bit cheaper for me lol.Now, whats next on my shopping list.........**gets out reams of paper** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I use paraffin, haven't tried soy yet and don't feel the need to. I read somewhere that it leaves your containers with a nice creamy/silky texture on top. But I use Candlelights paraffin container blend for my containers and its fantastic.Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Wick I'd suggest you stick to PW for a while, master it & a few styles that you want to sell, if that's your aim, then move on & try soy.It's a very different beast from PW & I think it needs rather more work to get things performing well.Also as you are new to this addiction it could become even more confusing to be trying different types of wax at the same time.Hope that doesn't sound condescending it's all meant with the best of intentions.Given enough time ....& a budget to match.... you could end up producing great candles from both waxes.Whatever you decide on I'm sure you'll be having as much fun as I am.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Wick I'd suggest you stick to PW for a while, master it & a few styles that you want to sell, if that's your aim, then move on & try soy.It's a very different beast from PW & I think it needs rather more work to get things performing well.Also as you are new to this addiction it could become even more confusing to be trying different types of wax at the same time.Hope that doesn't sound condescending it's all meant with the best of intentions.Given enough time ....& a budget to match.... you could end up producing great candles from both waxes.Whatever you decide on I'm sure you'll be having as much fun as I am.Sally.thanks sally, no condescendance taken (is that even a word lol)thats why I come on here, for advice etc and to look in awe at others wonderful creations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Wick'nWax,I love working with the straight paraffin. I love putting in the additives and testing them. It's just way fun.I noticed that my food scents are doing better heating at a higher temperature and adding the dye and fragrance then pouring.I use more Vybar because I use 1.5 oz of scent. It's funny how it works for some scents and not others. Not every scent, as you've read, uses the same amount of anything. Test, test, test! lolI'm testing with one pound of wax and pouring in 8 oz. jars. I have nine rooms in my house so I have plenty of places to set candles and shut the doors. I have three going right now. lol! I can test one and give one away to be tested.I lit my Pumpkin Crunch Cake and you could smell it within a few minutes of burning. I walked across the house into the master bathroom and it took longer for my Wedding Day to put out a strong enough scent. I'm checking that using three other methods.I love waking up in the morning with new ideas. I have loads of literature from the Internet and this Forum. I've used some of the sheets for testing I got off of here. Had already written the same information on notebook paper before I found the sheets, but they are more uniform and organized. I like that. I can file that in alphabetical scent order.You should call as many suppliers as you can and see what they all say. They are great to talk with.One supplier sounded like she needed to eat her Wheaties, so I made it short and sweet and called someone else. lol! Won't name them! lol!Have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Ford Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 thanks sally' date=' no condescendance taken (is that even a word lol)thats why I come on here, for advice etc and to look in awe at others wonderful creations[/quote']Can you advise me as to where I can find some of the larger candle supply/wax companies in the UK? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodtveidt Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 The reason I use soy as opposed to paraffin is that soy is renewable and oil is not. Other than that, it's just personal preference (and an unhealthy desire for pain...soy is rather difficult to work with). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarysweet95 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Search this board and the fragrance board - there's been loads of stuff on companies in the UK recently!!!!!!!There's loads more info in the past posts than i can fit on here, so would be easier just to have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Found this wonderful website. Some of the links are in French. http://www.howtomakecandles.info/cm_article.asp?ID=WAXES0002I will probably meticulously translate the information that interests me.If you don't speak French but are still interested - here is a tool - if you have the time.http://babelfish.altavista.com/Have fun!Wick'nWax - Do you speak French? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 you'd think so, my name is Yvette, but the only french I know, is bonjour, au revoir, and how to count lolI'll take a look, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobboTheGreat Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I already read this and found that by adding equal amounts of paraffin and vegtable oil like crisco would make a good single pour for contains. This is what i want to do.wish me luck that i don't blow up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I already read this and found that by adding equal amounts of paraffin and vegtable oil like crisco would make a good single pour for contains. This is what i want to do.wish me luck that i don't blow upLOL! Go for it! You won't blow up. Crisco is soybean and cottonseed oil. The Cottonseed is what keeps it hard at room temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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