Can I add beeswax to container wax for pillars or votives?

[deehovey]

I've got a case of J50 coming. I was really only planning on making containers, but looking at the gallery.............wellllllllll...............you probably know how that goes.

I've got a good supply of beeswax from some beekeeper friends, and will have my own supply someday if I can ever get my beehive to make it through a winter.

So, is it possible to add beeswax to a container wax to make it firm enough to make other things? If so, what percentage would I try?

If beeswax won't work is there something else that might? Or would I have to purchase another wax altogether.

Thanks!

[ChrisR]

The amount of beeswax you'd have to add to a container wax to make it a votive/pillar wax, you'd be better off just making 100% beeswax votives or pillars......plus they smell so good!! If you don't want to make beeswax candles, you'll have to get some votive/pillar wax.

[Roxanne]

I make votives with 85% EZ Soy and 15% beeswax, and they're fine as long as I burn them in close-fitting votive holders. I wouldn't try it with pillars, though.