Mottling

[Daves'sHomemade]

1st post so bear with me please.......Thanks for all the great advice and suggestions I see posted here, it is a great source for knowledge. Enjoying my new candle making experiences so far. I have had great success in making votives that burn and smell great. Using IGI 4794 and it has worked out GREAT. I have made and burned at least 120 of them so far as well as giving as gifts (testing). My question is I would love to get a mottling effect without using a mottling wax such as IGI 1274 as I am having so much success with the 4794. Any Suggestions? I appreciate any responses. Thanks Dave

[topofmurrayhill]

You can't get a mottled effect with 4794.

[Scented]

Get a straight paraffin. Premixed waxes will have additives that kill the mottling. Things like 1274, 1343, 4055 (think it is) will mottle. Ask your supplier(s) for a wax that will work as not everyone carries IGI waxes and some number the waxes differently.

[Starr]

I'm usually trying to avoid mottling but I understand that IGI 1246 is supposed to be very good for it. I once bought IGI's 1313 as I was told it was a translucent wax that didn't mottle. Apparently I misunderstood, it mottled like crazy. Made pretty decent candles from what I remember but it was a while back.

[kimmeroo]

Hi..

I used to make mottled candles..I love them! I am from NY so I order my wax from Candles and Supplies..I always bought their 125 straight paraffin..It mottles great..no need to add anything it is already set for mottling.

The very first time I poured I was scared to death I had bought the wrong wax..it was translucent and I was so mad...but the next day I saw the mottles and then was very pleased by the results.It takes a while to get the mottles..at least for that wax it did..and that is the only wax I ever used.

Good luck..and post some pics when you decide on what wax you will be going with!

Kimmeroo:smiley2: