Spectral Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Greetings and Salutations:Well I see the board has changed substantially since my last visit. I could not even log on with my old information. Such is life.I come once more, seeking information. I was quite lucky some time ago and managed a purchase at a garage sale whereupon I acquired about 25 metal molds, several plastic molds, lots of dyes and wick material - and 45 pounds of wax. I had to provide the astronomical amount of $40 for the six boxes of materials. (Sometimes luck is in the same universe)Problem - I do not know what type of wax I acquired. I believe it to be pillar wax based on the molds and other materials in the cardboard boxes, but I am curious if there is a method to determine, with some degree of certainty, that this wax is going to be suitable for pillars.I would welcome any suggestions for determining the type of wax.May all enjoy the day and treat the goblins we shall see this eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Someone had mentioned a method for finding a "general" melt point for wax. Something about melting it, letting cool just until a film is starting to form, then measure with a thremometer. I don't think that's exact, but a search may turn it up. Maybe the origional poster will see this and chime in. You should also be able to get some idea by pouring it in a mold. Pillar wax should shrink enough for it to slide out, container wax shouldn't. That is what I would do anyway. Then test burn it in a bowl. If the whole thing melts, it's not for pillars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I would assume that you could determine whether it was a container or pillar wax by it's consistency. If it's very hard, it more than likely a pillar wax as a container wax would be soft...soft enough to cut it with a knife. So now you need to narrow it down to whether it is a blended pillar wax, or a straight paraffin. To find out if it's a straight paraffin, make a candle with 1-1.5 oz of fo to 1lb of wax, no additives, and pour at about 185...if it mottles, it's straight paraffin, if it doesn't, it's probably a pre-blended pillar wax. If it were a veggie, palm or soy wax, it would come in flake form, or if it were beeswax it would more than likely come in a pellet form. Well...that's about all I can come up with...anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Make a pillar already and see if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 What does it look like? Creamy, opaque, translucent-ish????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Make a pillar already and see if it works. I agree,,if it doesnt work out you can always remelt and try the container,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Unless it's a pre-blend, wax isn't made for any special purpose. If it stands on its own, isn't bendable and doesn't feel sticky, then it's pillar wax for all intents and purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 sounds right to me. Cook 'er up, pour it, burn in, and smile. Wow, I'll give ya $50.00 for the lot, that's a profit of $10.00 and yer laughin all the way to the bank. I'll even pay the shipping. Seriously....GOOD LUCK WITH IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Tucker...This has nothing to do with this topic but...everytime I read your posts, you remind me of a Good 'Ol Boy from down south. Have you lived in Canada all of your life or did you live in the US and then moved there? Just curious is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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