felixncharlie Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi everyone,I already did a search and could not find exactly what I am looking for.I am looking to start testing a mottling wax.I make container candles only and did a few google searches and have come up with what sounds like good waxes--igi1274--astorlite m29 1299a--igi1288b-- do any of these sound good to you??and do you always have to add mineral oil and /or steric to wax.I know a LOT of testing is coming my way but just need a nudge in the right direction. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awickedscent Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 The 1274 and M29 are mottling waxes so you dont need to add mineral oil. If you have a wax that is capable of mottling your fragrance oil will do the job and you can add stearic as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 The waxes you mentioned include those for mottled pillars and mottled containers. My experience is mostly with the IGI waxes. The 1274 would be for pillars and the 1288B for containers.As aws said, adding fragrance is sufficient to get the mottling effect. Both waxes hold roughly 1/2 to maybe 3/4 oz fragrance per lb of wax. The additives that can be used in mottled candles don't really do much to increase fragrance retention.Stearic acid is the most common additive and generally the most useful. It's used to help control the mottling effect so the wax doesn't ooze as much while the candle is being made. It also affects how the candle burns and melts.Despite much of the advice you'll see, there's no formula for how much stearic to use. It depends on the wax, wick and fragrance. For best results, test different amounts and see what works best. You could try maybe 2% and work your way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixncharlie Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 top what would 2% be?? I want to try to make an 8 oz container candle so I would get 2 candles per # of wax-sorry I'm a newbie.Is there an oz weight or measure size i.e 2 teaspoons etc?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I don't make containers with paraffin but I do make pillars with a straight paraffin MP140. I add vybar 343 from candlewic (no stearic) I then add FO and get the most lovely mottled pillars. Of course you have to pour a little hotter. I don't know where else you can buy this particular vybar and not sure if it works in containers but it is not too expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 what would 2% be?? I want to try to make an 8 oz container candle so I would get 2 candles per # of wax-sorry I'm a newbie.Is there an oz weight or measure size i.e 2 teaspoons etcThere is a calculator link below for figuring percentages...http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74504As for measures - teaspoons are a VOLUME measurement - what we do in candlemaking is done by WEIGHT. Liquids, flakes, powders, etc. are ALL weighed. Use a scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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