Wick'n'Wax Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I have some snowflake oil, can anyone tell me what the effect is and how its used? It's got no instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 It's mineral oil.You can swallow a spoonful if you're constipated.You can also add about 1/2 oz per pound to straight paraffin or mottling pillar wax to get the mottled or snow-spotted effect. Use no other additives, except for stearic acid if you wish.You can also use 1/2 oz per pound fragrance oil instead of the mineral oil, but don't swallow that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 thanks for that. Is that 1/2 FLUID oz? I'm using a pipette which is in mlI have a nice rust colour to try, might use it on that, maybe with a gingerbread FO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 thanks for that. Is that 1/2 FLUID oz? I'm using a pipette which is in mlI have a nice rust colour to try' date=' might use it on that, maybe with a gingerbread FO[/quote']That would be 1/2 oz by weight.Mineral oil is only used to make unscented mottled pillars. Skip it if you're using fragrance oil.The mottling effect is stimulated by liquid in the candle and either one will do. Both together would overload the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 oh noooo back to converting weight to liquid. So it has to be fragrance free, oh well, i'll still try if I can work out how much to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Fragrance oil will make a mottled pillar too. You can use mineral oil or fragrance oil to mottle the wax but generally not both.Sorry to repeat, just want to make sure it's clear.Another important point is that you have to be using plain paraffin wax, not a pre-blended wax. Not all paraffins will mottle, but most will in some way or other.The best way to measure all candle ingredients is to weigh them on a scale. If that poses a problem, go ahead and measure the oil by volume -- try 1/2 fluid oz. That will result in a different and less consistent amount, but for hobby purposes it's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 It's mineral oil.You can swallow a spoonful if you're constipated.You can also add about 1/2 oz per pound to straight paraffin or mottling pillar wax to get the mottled or snow-spotted effect. Use no other additives, except for stearic acid if you wish.You can also use 1/2 oz per pound fragrance oil instead of the mineral oil, but don't swallow that. ;) ;) ;) ;) Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Fragrance oil will make a mottled pillar too. You can use mineral oil or fragrance oil to mottle the wax but generally not both.Sorry to repeat, just want to make sure it's clear.Another important point is that you have to be using plain paraffin wax, not a pre-blended wax. Not all paraffins will mottle, but most will in some way or other.The best way to measure all candle ingredients is to weigh them on a scale. If that poses a problem, go ahead and measure the oil by volume -- try 1/2 fluid oz. That will result in a different and less consistent amount, but for hobby purposes it's ok.thanks for that It is plain paraffin, all I've got at the moment. I have scales but they are kitchen scales and they are pants!! I need some digital ones, but any money I'm getting at the mo goes on candle stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Where can I buy this snowflake oil? Is it cheaper than ex-lax? LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 lol, I got it off ebay I've used it as indicated and nothing happened. Theres tiny little pin prick holes all over but no mottling, don't know what I did wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 lol' date=' I got it off ebay I've used it as indicated and nothing happened. Theres tiny little pin prick holes all over but no mottling, don't know what I did wrong.[/quote']You can melt it down and try pouring again at 180-185 F and put a small box over it until it's completely cool. You could also try adding a little more mineral oil.Some paraffins won't mottle. If the wax company had a certain candlemaking industry in mind, they could have even made a paraffin blend designed to resist snow-spotting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Where can I buy this snowflake oil? Is it cheaper than ex-lax? LMAOYou can get it at any drugstore and it's a fraction of the price of Ex-Lax, but it does have one small disadvantage. If it accidentally goes down the wrong pipe it will put you in the hospital.With a bit of fragrance, it's also known as baby oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlenose Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Ring of Fire, mineral oil is what your looking for, at the drug store. Wick&Wax, I used snowflake oil to make mottle pillars last year.They came out great. But I poured at 165-170. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 aah, could that be it? I'm not up on these pouring temps yet, I poured at about 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Can I melt this down and try again? will the snowflake oil still be active or would I have to add more?I'm going to pour at about 170 I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Can I melt this down and try again? will the snowflake oil still be active or would I have to add more?Melting it down won't affect anything. You don't have to add more oil unless you just want to try it with more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 thanks again for your advice I'll remelt tomorrow. You mentioned putting a box over it to cool faster, Should I put the mould in the fridge first or something? Its an aluminium one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I'll remelt tomorrow. You mentioned putting a box over it to cool faster' date=' Should I put the mould in the fridge first or something? Its an aluminium one[/quote']No the box is to cool slower. A lot of paraffins will get snow spots from slow cooling, even without any oil added.Honestly, you shouldn't have to bend over backwards looking for just the right pouring temp and cooling rate. If the wax is prone to mottle, you should see at least a hint of it from just normal, average pouring and cooling technique.Some waxes are just not gonna do it even if you beg and plead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Alex....you must not have anything going on in your life....except this thread...... Just tell people to use plain wax and pour at 180 and leave it alone....I can't type because I am cracking up. Bet some one does an Exlax candle just to see what it does. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I wonder how many Exlax tablets it would take to make a candle mottle.....and what FO would your use....maybe a coffee scent would be good. Do you know where I can buy Exlax in bulk? (smile) Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 rofl, well that just shows ya. I've made another candle over last couple of days, the one where you tilt it as it sets, then diff colour and tilt diff way (can't remember technical term for it). THis has come out mottled with no help. Didn't want it too, but looks unusual.Its the first time this wax has mottled at all.I'll have a play later, but got 2 more strawberry tarts to finish first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 That's what this is all about......experimenting.....and sometimes you discover something really cool. If you don't like to experiment and do tedious things, then candlemaking isn't for you. I'll bet your "rustic layers/mottles" came out great. Can you post a picture? Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 Hi Donitagonna post a piccie later. Got a candle half made, now need to get these little muppets to bed real life intervenes at the most imopportune moments lolMind you, I've spent a lot of the day clearing out and sorting cupboards. I now have my very own candle cupboard in the kitchen. It's only half size, but its mine....all mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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