jeniryan Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 When I started making candles, I started out with soy, C3 to be exact. While soy has some great properties, man oh man was it a pain. I had also tried mixing soy and paraffin at different percentages, just to give myself more headaches, I guess. Well, a couple of months ago I went ahead a poured a couple testers with the straight paraffin blend and O M G! First of all, the wicking was SO much easier. The scent throw -- fantastic! Almost every single FO I've tried has had a stellar throw. I'd still like to do a limited line of soy, but man, paraffin has won me over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixisprkl Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Same thing happened to me. I started off with soy and gradually started phasing it out. Once I tried paraffin, it was a done deal. And I will never go back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judette Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 This is my first year back to candles. I didn't do any last year. So when I got my new supplies I ordered some para/soy blends. I can honestly say I didn't like any of them as far as great ht like I used to get with paraffin. Went back to comfort blend. and J223.ETA My heat gun is always on my table. I can deal with sink holes more than I can with poor scent throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwillo2 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I started out with soy too and I have been wanting to try my own para/soy blend..I tried the 6036 and liked it ok but then the prices flew up. But you guys have got me wanting to do an all parafin...LOLThe parafin is a bit higher than my soy though.. That is what sucks.. When I first started it was the other way around.If I do try the parafin - I will be starting at point A again..How different is the wicking? And will almost any FO work with parafin or is it the different kinds picky like soy?Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hey.. With all of you not using soy anymore.....That means.. More customers for me!!! WHAHOOT!!!:laugh2:I love soy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I'm a veggie wax woman, too, islandgirl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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