prettyologist Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 -Tried Golden Soy GW415, it was dang near impossible to get the candles out of the molds. Kind of a nightmare!-Tried Ecosoya CB Advanced, the candles looked good but the scent throw was only 'meh'.Should I use a pillar blend?? I like the idea of lower MP waxes for my votives, seems like the candle would burn cooler and be less likely to crack my cute vintage glass votive cups.Any thoughts on this?? If there's already a thread for this, could someone direct me to it? (I'm new.)Thanks Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Both of those waxes are for containers. Try a pillar/votive blend. EcoSoya PB has a good throw.When you say "my cute vintage glass votive cups" I am assuming you are using these for your own use?If there's already a thread for this, could someone direct me to it? (I'm new.)Welcome! One of the first skills to learn here is to use the "search" tool to search individual forums, threads or the entire site for information. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Sass Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 definitely try ecosoya pb!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyologist Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks! I'll be giving Ecosoya PB a try ASAP! Yes, They are mostly for my own personal use... [especially until I get my formulas right, lol!] I burn a lot of candles! I have lots of old glass votive cups, the kind that the votive candle fits into perfectly with no extra space. My theory on using container wax was: since the candle is totally enclosed in glass, it functions as a mini container candle. Store-bought votives have shattered a few of my candleholders in the past, I was thinking the MP was too high/ hot for that 50 year-old hobnail glass. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Store-bought votives have shattered a few of my candleholders in the past, I was thinking the MP was too high/ hot for that 50 year-old hobnail glass.I use container wax in votive candles that I pour directly into the container, but I don't expect those to demold because I am using container blend.If you make molded votives to put in the holders, then use votive/pillar wax, but if you pour directly into the glasses, use container wax. Either way would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I use the Ecosoya PB wax for my Tarts, Wickless,Tealights and Votives. They all have a great CT and HT throw. I would recomend it. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidijo Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I've mixed Cargill's V-1/C-3 wax for making votives at a ratio of 12 oz. of the harder V-1 wax to 4 oz. of the softer C-3 container wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 The glass cracking may have nothing to do with the wax. Sounds to me more like its a wicking problem. If the glass is getting too hot while burning it can crack. Wicking down my be your best solution. Not necessarily changing wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyologist Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 Thanks for your suggestions, it's been really helpful! The Ecosoya PB is on its way. The candle that cracked the glass was a store-bought votive, I don't remember the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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