Blest2BAmerican Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Which thickness of gel wax do I use for making the pie candles? I'm clueless. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I prefer medium density but you could easily use low density. I never use high mainly becuase I have super hard time pouring with out melting the embeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I agree with Vicky for the same reasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I mix medium and high...I am trying to ween myself from high and having a hard time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 I mix medium and high...I am trying to ween myself from high and having a hard time.Why are you having a hard time weening yourself from the high density? Is there something you like about it over the medium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Way back when I first started there were sites that indicated it could hold more FO...and I am all about the scent...it worked well with my customers, etc.This is when gel was my only type of candle.But now the focus is moving towards other types I have tested the mix of the two types and have been satisfied....but don't know if I can go all the way to medium.Just me, I guess I am weird.... :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 It hard to break a habit. If I had started with high I would be the same. I am the same with low I know there are application where it would be better to use low but no I just can not bring myself to do any more than make a candle or two and then back to using medium or high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I used to do only gels, too, and began using the HP because of the fo load. I also prefer the HP when making "seascape" candles and need to suspend glass embeds.I bought some LP a couple of years ago when I made a few fruit salad type candles in dishes. I found it easier to work with for that particular type. I don't make a lot of gels anymore, but I still make the pies and definitely prefer the medium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 Thank you for everyone's input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdcopeland@mchsi.com Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I mix medium and high...I am trying to ween myself from high and having a hard time.I know what you mean.i can't seem to stop ordering the high density Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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