3bees~1flower Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 i just got a sample of Decadant Orange Fluff Cake from DS (a freebie...thanks, Stacey!). it has a flash point of 150*. how do you handle FO's with lower flashpints, if FO's are sposed to be added to wax when hot for maximum incorporation? i had always added FO at 120* as per the instructions for EZsoy, but have recently started adding it hotter...150-155*. i think this does make a difference. i was just wondering how you all handle FO with the lower FP? thanks for any info!:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Flash point is the temp at which the fumes can ignite when exposed to flame. So don't put a match to your FO as you are adding it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_pointIt is NOT necessarily the temp at which your FO becomes airborne and is lost to the air. In fact, it pretty much is NOT that.Once it is mixed with the wax the combination has a flash-point of its own, BTW.ETA: I don't know squat about candles, yet - but flash points are something I deal with at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 thank you! that helps a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 in order for the fo to fully incorporate with your wax, you should always add it at no less than 170*. we did a side by side comparison with hot throws with ez-soy wax. adding it at the lower temp gave a weaker hot throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 thanks, laura...question...if i were to remelt a candle that was poured a couple days ago, but hasn't been burned yet, and heated it up to 170*...would that increase the incorporation of the FO? i think i added the FO at 150-155* something like that. or it a one shot thing? meaning once it is added at the lower temp, too bad, so sad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 it would be fine. the only time you would weaken the throw is if you left it in a melted state at a high temp for a period of time, hence cooking off the fo. but just remelting up to that temp would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 is it worth it do remelt it to the higher temp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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