ScentedOne Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Why do you use it? I know why people use soy and I know why people use paraffin but aren't you defeating benefits of both waxes if you blend them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Usually by blending soy and paraffin you can get the best of both worlds . . cleaner burns with a strong HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentedOne Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 But doesn't the paraffin take away the "cleaniness" of the soy? That's my worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I use 6006 and it contains 20% soy ... I think it's an awesome wax. To answer your question ... no, I don't think 6006 defeats the benefits of both type waxes. On the contrary, I think 6006 actually combines the benefits of both soy and paraffin wax. I love working with 6006 because for me ...1) it's easy to work with2) awesome hot/cold throw from most fo's 3) takes color well (can achieve dark shades) 4) slower/cleaner burn than pure paraffin5) I prefer the look of the final productBased on my experience with testing and using many types of wax, I really enjoy using 6006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 But doesn't the paraffin take away the "cleaniness" of the soy? That's my worry.Wicking is the key . . All candles (even soy) can produce an unclean candle if not wicked properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I always inform my customer that I do my best to eliminate the problems that generally come with burning candles. Soot, Unused wax, smoking and so on but I can only guarrantee my candles don't have these issues IF THEY ARE PROPERLY BURNED as stated on the guidelines I include with each order and on my site. ANY candle is going to smoke if the wicks are never trimmed. I have yet to see one that doesn't. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 what 'benefits' are being lost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapymomma Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 The blend is awesome in a pillar. It is smooth and clean and perfect. I agree with all the reasons Candlebuddy stated. I offer a pure soy in containers, but had fits with pure soy pillars, becaue it cracked and mottled in not pretty ways, so the blend came about in my shop.No loss, only the gain of a great pillar candle.Soapymomma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I don't buy into the "cleaner burning soy" stuff. But I can make a better, cleaner burning candle if I blend because I've managed to figure out wicking for the blend that is better than I could do with either alone.You can make an equally clean burning candle with either if you can figure out all the parameters.And I've seen a lot more soot-producing (more than necessary, all combustion creates soot) SOY candles than I have paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I make 16 oz containers with my own blend of parasoy that burn all the way down with no hangup or soot buildup. I really love the clean burn I get. But that only comes from lots of testing. I've used both waxes and love the parasoy blend the best. Great throw, clean burn, no tunneling or wax hangup, couldn't ask for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalex28a Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I make 16 oz containers with my own blend of parasoy that burn all the way down with no hangup or soot buildup. I really love the clean burn I get. But that only comes from lots of testing. I've used both waxes and love the parasoy blend the best. Great throw, clean burn, no tunneling or wax hangup, couldn't ask for more.What is the blend that you made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I do a lot of craft shows, and make it a point to talk to anyone who makes candles, soy or paraffin. Most of us burn a sample at shows, to demonstrate how our product burns.I've seen candles of both types (and blends) smoking like chimneys. The "clean burning" soy candle is a myth. As is the "smokey paraffin" candle.If properly made, both will burn clean, and if improperly made, both will smoke. I use my own blend, and light the candle in the morning at shows, and let it burn. If I remember, I'll trim the wick once a day, but most days it never gets trimmed, and my candles don't smoke.I use a soy blend mainly to sell to the people who believe soy is better, but my main ingredient is paraffin because it's easier to work with and has better scent throw, hot or cold.Fredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyv Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I started out with just soy wax but hated frosting, cottage cheese tops and having to wait a week or so to test. I mixed paraffin in with my soy and got wonderful creamy tops and the HT/CT are great w/o having to wait long for setting.I do not sell my candles but make them as gifts for friends and family and they really don't care either way about soy or paraffin so long as they look and smell great. Lor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 What is the blend that you made?If they told you that they would have to shoot ya.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I agree with it being the best of both worlds. Everyone has their preferences; my candles are suited to how I like them as a candle consumer, and it happens to be a soy/paraffin blend (for jars). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I started out using just soy initially also but grew tired of the same issues: frosting, ugly tops, long wait time to pour, etc. Adding paraffin to the soy eliminated those issues. It took a LOT of testing though to make a blend I was happy with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Phelps Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 When I did straight soy, I also added a little parrifin to make a smoother candle. Now I use 6006 and love it. No problems at all. It is the closest to the old J223, which was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleStix Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi,I'm new to this website and I know I will like it because of the things I've read. I have started working with candles and used the J50 which came in my starting kit. Basically, I have not knowledge about the wick size and the container. Everything is in the kit. I used the 1oz FO for 1lb of J50. No additive whatsoever. The throw was very good, however, the candle has wet spots. Now I have 3.5" diameter container, I wonder what wick size should I use? I got my kit from Lone Star Candle Supply. Can anybody make a suggestion? Also, I bought their container soy wax. I made 30%soy and 70%J50. That corrected the wet spot. But I don't know what kind of wick should I use. Any suggestion?Thanks,CandleStix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I use 6006 and it contains 20% soy ... I think it's an awesome wax. To answer your question ... no, I don't think 6006 defeats the benefits of both type waxes. On the contrary, I think 6006 actually combines the benefits of both soy and paraffin wax. I love working with 6006 because for me ...1) it's easy to work with2) awesome hot/cold throw from most fo's 3) takes color well (can achieve dark shades) 4) slower/cleaner burn than pure paraffin5) I prefer the look of the final productBased on my experience with testing and using many types of wax, I really enjoy using 6006. I use 6006 as well and totally agree with Candlebuddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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