Mozzie Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I know that this question (or a variation thereof) has been asked before but I just want to be sure that my understanding is correct. Here goes, is it true that paraffin pillars don't need curing but that soy votives and pillars do? TIA. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 It depends on the wax you are using but for the pure soy wax I use, I cure at least five days. On clamshells, I cure three days. I have no idea why my clamshells take less it's it too is pure soy but it's container and votive mix but still pure soy. I'm sorry, I didn't see the part about pillars, which I don't do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandleguy Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I use a soy blend, and most definately you have to let it cure. Depending on what FO you use, it may take anywhere from 2 days to a week.... but the thing is, once its cured, it seems to get stronger.. which is a good thing.. I have noticed that in the pillars I am starting to make, usually after 1 day, they are at full strength... HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohagirl Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 When I make scented paraffin pillars, I often test burn them the same day. The hot throw and burn qualities seems to be the same whether they've "cured" or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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