ubure Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Are there any of you you blend your palm with something else to make it softer? I'm asking because I have a customer who wants to have a wax that melts a bit faster than palm and soy. I've suggested a soy blend which is still in consideration but as my workshop is full of sacks with palm wax/fat (it is not crystalizing but looks like soy) I'd like to experiment with it as well - so if you have any ideas I'd be very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Melts faster..geee! I have never tried it but how about adding Crisco. I have heard people on this board add it to their wax... Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Melts faster..geee! I have never tried it but how about adding Crisco. I have heard people on this board add it to their wax... Just an idea.Yes, he wants it that way:werd: - I've explained and explained, but he wants a candle like the luxury ones from Tocca or Acqua di Parma - slaves of advertising:laugh2: I guess - but as long as he is paying for it I make those faster melting candles for him. Crisco, hmm?I can already see myself experimenting with all kinds of vegetable oils....sounds like a bit of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 How about Coconut oil that should make it softer. You could use it all by itself. I remember when I bought from Party Lite. Their votives would become a completely clear liquid in no time. And the candle was not hot so the wax must have had a low melt point. Love the looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilona Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I've been trying to soften my Glass Glow for one reason :I'm trying to wick a 3" pepermint EO tumbler and it's burning soooo slow. I could put a citronella torch in there and only get a 1" melt pool.So funny thing this palm wax.Here's the results of my experiment:1. Added some pure soy - turned rock rock hard - I could have made a Cane candle with what came out!2. Added coconut oil - same! Pulled away from the glass and Now I know what I can use to Hurricaine proof my roof!3. So I figured the palm must be acting like "Palm Stearic" or other palm products that seem to harder soap and candles - so I just grabbed some pf my Palm Oil (not palm Kernel) and poured some of that. It helped a tad but then I lost a good amount of the crystals.Have not tried palm kernel or crisco, but I think I've given up on the pepermint. *shrugs*Hope that helps.ilona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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