caradelrae Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Thanks to the advice of Top of Murray Hill and Donita I attempted my second pillar using this wax. Used .5 oz pp, 1.5 T of Steric and poured at 180. I really like the look of how this one turned out. Scented with Rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bug Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Looks great and bet it smells good too. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Looks Great, for a mottle.Let us know how the burn & throw is with this wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradelrae Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Looks Great, for a mottle.Let us know how the burn & throw is with this wax.I take it you are not a mottle man? WIll keep you posted!Cara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Lol, I'm a mottle man. Looks very nice.Too much stearic will kill the mottle, but 1 1/2 T is a safe amount. Now that you have your bearings, feel free to experiment with different amounts to see how it affects the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Gorgeous! You're doing great. Nice choice of color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Very pretty. You did great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Pretty color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjrhsk Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 That is such a beautiful color. Nice candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I take it you are not a mottle man? WIll keep you posted!CaraI like the look of a mottle, just not the throw because you can't add as much FO as you can with a smooth candle with additives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 The candle is beautiful. I love that blue. However.....have you burned it yet? And what wick are you using. The jury is still out for me with this wax. I just did a blend using it mixed with 1343 and it is burning better. I will post the melt pool experiment next week.....I love the price of the wax because I can pick it up....... Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 less stearic increases mottle? I've found if I add more stearic that I get more mottle. It also helps to pour at a hotter temperature. I've had my candles sweat from different fragrance oils even if I measure them out the same they don't always hold with this wax. It's kind of frustrating trying to get consistency. I did happen to find out this info on igi's 1274• Working/pouring temperatures should be in therange of 180-195°F (82-91°C)• Use fragrances specifically designed for candles.Fragrance level 3-5 % is recommended, above 6%by weight may result in surface oil• Avoid contact with other waxes, additives, ect, asthey may contaminate the mottling effect.• Mottling can be improved by cooling the candles asslowly as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 What great color!Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Very Pretty Candle and I Love the Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 You did very well!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest secretbuddy065 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Very nice!!! You are doing great. Now I get to stalk you in the photo gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktortoise Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Even two Ts won't affect much either. Actually burn characteristics should be quite close to the 1343.Have fun with the mottles. I like 'em as much as anything else too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradelrae Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Very nice!!! You are doing great. Now I get to stalk you in the photo gallery Oh oh....Better watch my ps and qs....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godiva Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Very nice indeed! Love the color and mottled look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Great color and mottle. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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