elfcat Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 that is the question.I'm considering a parasoy blend. I can't decide on just buying and trying an already made parasoy blend or just buying straight paraffin to mix with my C3 wax. I have read a lot about the advantages of using blends over soy wax and thought I would test it out. Any suggestions on which way I should go? And if you blend your own, do you just add the paraffin and subtract that amount of soy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I used to blend a paraffin and a 50/50, just to get a cleaner burn (I know this isn't what you said you wanted to do) but after awhile, it was so not worth the effort. I tried the 50/50 on it's own, had a better throw, look, finish, everything, and I've never looked back. (until recently that is, to compare prices all over the place! But I think most of us are looking at that factor, where we didn't always have to before... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I blend my own because I like having the option and control to tinker with it. I am still adjusting the percentages until I get it just right. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 It might be easier to just buy a sample of an already blended parasoy to test out.It took me a long time to get my custom parasoy blend just right by mixing my own waxes and additives. And I am not talking about a few weeks or months. It can be more time consuming and costly this way but I am satisfied with my custom blend and also use that as a selling point.Also, with the cost of soy doubling it will take some serious consideration which wax or waxes you are going to use. You also have to consider that the current price increase may be only the beginning and that we are likely to see the price of other waxes increase in the near future as well.Just something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 right now it may be easier and cheaper if you start buy a preblended wax. i find that preblended soy/paraffin waxes are cheaper than the straight soys. I am also contemplating on bying a soy/paraffin blend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfcat Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 right now it may be easier and cheaper if you start buy a preblended wax. i find that preblended soy/paraffin waxes are cheaper than the straight soys. I am also contemplating on bying a soy/paraffin blend.You're right. After some contemplation I decided to give a preblended mix a try first. I bought a 10 lb slab from candlescience (IGI-6036) to try. If I like it I might try mixing my own but for now I figured it couldn't hurt. If I like it perhaps I will put the time in to testing my own mix, but what a headache. How on earth did I get myself so addicted to this time and money hungry hobby?????? :rolleyes2 I think I may be neglecting my kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite-A-Scent Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I have been using IGI 6006 from Cierra Candle and I really like it. I have been experimenting with it for about 4 months now. I have been having some wicking problems with some scents (mushrooms), but other than that it has a good scent throw and burns well. I have tried LX and RRD and zinc wicks. And Cierra's shipping is one of the lowest I have found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiGa Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Lite-A-Scent,Do you have to do a re-pour on this wax? If not what temp are you pouring at. iIam blending it now so that I do not have to and also I HATE to wait for wax to cool down. It is sooooo time consuming. Thanx, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemaker74 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I have tested para-soy blends and found that I liked 6006 the best by far - I just love the look of the finished product.I have also been testing adding high FO paraffin waxes to the 6006 and am very pleased with the results so far... I just have to work out the percentages... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiGa Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Candlemaker74 BumpimgDo you have to do a re-pour on this wax? If not what temp are you pouring at. iIam blending it now so that I do not have to and also I HATE to wait for wax to cool down. It is sooooo time consuming. Thanx, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemaker74 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi,Yes, I have had to do re-pours, I have not been able to find a way around it...I pour the first time at 170 in heated jars, and the second at 180.I pour 2/3 the on the first pour and 1/3 and the re-pour, that gets rid of the re-pour line for me...HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I use 50/50 from Farm House and never have to do repours for containers, I pour around 155-160. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiGa Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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