NrthTxWind Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Any one use this paraffin wax? Went to a supplier on my way home from work. My other supplier that I get my wax from was on the other side on town. I ask for "just plain paraffin" assuming that it was similar to what I use. Dont know the name .The supplier that I use for my wax just calls it paraffin.It doesn`t look or "feel" like my wax....dammit why couldn`t I pull my head out of my a$$ long enought to realize that every paraffin grade of wax isnt the same. There went 75.00.IGI® 2281A is a specially selected grade of white crude scale wax possessing good flexibility as well as high gloss on air cooling. IGI® 2281A is ideal for use in container candles or as a vegetable wax. The storage life of vegetables such as turnips is improved by prevention of loss of moisture, while appearance is enhanced for improved marketability. Because it maintains flexibility at refrigerated temperatures, chipping and cracking of the coating is minimized when compared to other waxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fields Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 We have used 2281 exclusively for our container candles for over two years. It is a bit harder to work with, but we like the creamy look. After you get used to it, it's a good wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen B Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I have been using this wax for years now, and I like it. Did you want a straight paraffin or did you want a straight paraffin for pillars? From the way you stated what you wanted I would have given you a straight paraffin like 2281 also. It does make nice mottled containers, and with the right additives makes nice regular container candles. You can try to make votives with it also, I mix it with my pillar wax for my votives. You do need to do repours but I wouldn't use anything else for my containers.Karen B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NrthTxWind Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well, I just added vybar, oil and dye like I use with my formula. Ususally my votives slip right out easily from the votive mold. Had to bang around a bit to get them to come out. Much more creamer than my paraffin that I`m use to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I love this was. With a bit of tweaking on the additives, it's awesome and creamy. I would never switch to another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NrthTxWind Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well, ended up putting them in the refri. After about 15 mins. they popped right out of the mold. I put 1 tsp.of vybar 160 pur 1 lb. of wax. Should I put more?Thanks to all who responed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.