blacktortoise Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Please help Can I add stearic to ez soy to pour freestanding pillars (3 x 6)? If so, how many oz per lb? Any other suggestions on what to add?I have 50 lbs of this stuff and no cantainers.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 No. I tried. You would have to use an insane amount of stearic.You can dip critters with soy wax. That is what i do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktortoise Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Thanks! I guess I'll have to break down and buy some jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I gave up on any molded candle w/ soy. I've heard of some who make soy pillars, but not too many. I make Dixie Cup votives w/ EZ Soy & they burn great.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanneg Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I gave up on any molded candle w/ soy. I've heard of some who make soy pillars, but not too many. I make Dixie Cup votives w/ EZ Soy & they burn great.Susan.Susan ......dixie cup votives? Do you actually use dixie cups as the mold or am I being blonde this morning???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny's Soysations Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hi Susan! I would love to know how you do your dixie cup votives! How cool! I use the ez soy and so far I just do the 8 0z jelly jars and I would love an alternative! Any info would be great! I am a newbie and have only been doing this since June 3rd! Thanks so much!Angie HightMoneypenny's Soysations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 5 TBS of stearic helps harden for votives and tarts, but it will not work in pillars. the mp is too low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny's Soysations Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Awesome! Is this 5TBS per pound? Is the steric acid sold at any candle making supplier? Do you use a dixie cup for the mold? About how many tarts or votives do you get out of a pound of ez soy? Forgive my questions as I am a newbie and really love doing this and am always looking to expand my new addiction! Thanks so much!Angie HightMoneypenny's Soysations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I also use the dixie cups for my votives but I use a tart/votive blend. I put my wick pins in the cups and pour just like I would if I were using the metal votive molds. Once they are set up, I tear the cup off put in a CD 6 wick and I am done.I just had to find some bigger votive glasses to put them in. The smaller votive glasses don't work lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny's Soysations Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Wow I am a total newbie! What is a wick pin? Where can I find one? Do you put them in the cup just like you would a wick but it is not glued down? Is the stearic acid 5tbsps a pound? Please forgive me but as I said I am a total newbie! I really LOVE what I do now and this is a fantastic board to learn all kinds of cool things! Bless you all for your patience and understanding!Angie HightMoneypenny's Soysations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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