casey2 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Hi!I've been using a pre-blended paraffin wax for tart melts - but was wondering what soy wax is commonly used for tarts? I was thinking of trying a wax from Millcreek - but would love opinions on any great throwing soy wax for melts....Thanks so much in advance for your help and replies!Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaxFlower Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi Casey,With such a variety of soy waxes/blends out there, it's hard to say what soy is commonly being used. Some individuals create their own blend and what works for one, might not work for another. I worked with GB416 tart wax for a while and wasn't happy with it. Now I use GB415 which is the same wax as MC's soy 125. I use this wax for my tarts and containers, it has awesome cold and hot throw characteristics. Because 415 is a container wax, I make my tarts in mini muffin liners so I don't have to worry about molds and mold release, drop them in cello baggies and I'm good to go.Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey2 Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi Casey,With such a variety of soy waxes/blends out there, it's hard to say what soy is commonly being used. Some individuals create their own blend and what works for one, might not work for another. I worked with GB416 tart wax for a while and wasn't happy with it. Now I use GB415 which is the same wax as MC's soy 125. I use this wax for my tarts and containers, it has awesome cold and hot throw characteristics. Because 415 is a container wax, I make my tarts in mini muffin liners so I don't have to worry about molds and mold release, drop them in cello baggies and I'm good to go.Hope this helps Hi Wax Flower - Thanks so very much for your time and help - I appreciate it very much - I do think I'm going to give it a try - can you recommend any fos from MC that have a great throw in your wax? Thanks again! Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lace Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi ! I use the Ecosoy PB ( pillar blend) soy wax and it is wonderful and the best I think for tarts. I have tried the CB ones and prefer the Ecosoy. It has great scent throw and releases so easy from the molds !! Good Luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I love many of MC oils. Some that throw well for me in tarts and candles are:Grandma's kitchenCozy homeCinnamon Van. (one our biggest sellers)Lav Van. (again, one of our biggest sellers)white tea and gingercaramel applespanish melonsweet orange and chili pepperhoneysuckle vinelilac breeze(another big seller)gainhigh cottonI loved MC 125 wax. It always threw very well for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey2 Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi ! I use the Ecosoy PB ( pillar blend) soy wax and it is wonderful and the best I think for tarts. I have tried the CB ones and prefer the Ecosoy. It has great scent throw and releases so easy from the molds !! Good Luck !Thank you, Lace!!! I love making tarts and am ready to experiment a bit more with soy - I had purchased a soy blend from an Ebay seller and have sampled a few times, but was really thrown by the difference in the colors between the two waxes - I'm assuming that I need to use more dye and fo with the soy - thanks again for your time and advice!!! Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey2 Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 I love many of MC oils. Some that throw well for me in tarts and candles are:Grandma's kitchenCozy homeCinnamon Van. (one our biggest sellers)Lav Van. (again, one of our biggest sellers)white tea and gingercaramel applespanish melonsweet orange and chili pepperhoneysuckle vinelilac breeze(another big seller)gainhigh cottonI loved MC 125 wax. It always threw very well for usHi Karen - I think I'll be giving the millcreek soy a try - the scents you listed sound yummy - is 1.5 pp about what you used with this wax? Thanks again so very much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 HI Casey, We only use 1 oz per lb. (we use C-3) and still get a great throwing candle. You can try the 1.5 and test and see what happens. I notice,especially with the lav van. that the oil tends to seep a little when you use more. Good luck. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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