CandleLytes Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 After lots of research on USA I decided to buy some from BC and try it. So...so far I am not pleased, unless I am doing something wrong. It isn't dissolving in my wax. What's going on? What's the trick to adding it to the wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 What FO and what wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Are you talking about Universal Additive? If so, are you heating your wax high enough cuz the melt point of the UA is over 180*. What seems to be your problem cuz you weren't very clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I am using Accu10 Pure Soy from Swan's. Heated to 190. FO AT 8%. and I poured at 175. Not only that but this has never happened before. at the crest of my candles there are lines, it almost looks like a "ring" around the diameter of the candle where the wax stops. What the heck is that from. I am seriously thinking about stop using pure soy and going to a para-soy blend. People still buy para-soy candles, right? And here I thought I had the art mastered. Darn things. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Is it just that one fo? Yes people are buying parasoy and also parrafin. 6006 is a nice blend. Or you could buy some 4786 and mix them. If it just the one fo then I would can the fo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Is this the product you bought from BC 'cause I did not see any USA...? aUniv - Universal Additive PF4734 - 187 melt point pelletsIt says that their UA can be used in "all types" of candles, but not sure how it would do in soy, as a lot of folks don't heat their soy wax up that high... It kinda sounds like it didn't get all melted in... I haven't used the product you purchased from BC, but the stuff from JBN has a 156°-162° melting point.When I use the USA from JBN, it melts and disappears into the wax.Do you have a photo of your "problem" candle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovy Chic Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Try putting it in the pot and melting it first, then add your wax. I have used it successfully in soy but depending on the amount used, you may need to up your wick size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Is this the product you bought from BCYes. I don't like it. I might try to mlt in the pot first but so far, not impressed. Still thinking about going to a parasoy blend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 My suggestion would be to use a product designed specifically for use with soy-based waxes, like USA. Paraffin and veggie waxes are VERY different and one size does definitely NOT fit all there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Have you tried more than one FO in the wax? Do you have a picture of what is going wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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