Jen0305 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Hello Everyone,I know this may be a dumb question, but I wanted to know if ALL SOY WAY will frost??? and will ALL SOY WAX crack??? I care more about the frosting than anything else really! I went shopping the other day and saw soy candles(so they claim anyways) a well known supplier this was. and they had no frosting or cracking on any of their jar candles, how could this be? (maybe had other wax with it?!!)I know all soy wax is different but is there one that maybe does not frost alot? I currently use 464 wax and FO and liquid dye nothing else?? anyways thank you for reading and please if you could help me figure this out I would be greatful!! THANK YOUJenniferp.s. yes I am fairly new to the soy candle making as you can tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 There are tricks you can use to prevent frosting but even those do not always work long term. Pouring cool,Tempering the wax,adding additives to prevent frosting.Cracking is something else most plain soy do not crack unless you add something to them like BW or other additives. Pouring cool is the best preventive of cracking. I do not believe 464 is plain soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLOZ Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 The information I have from my supplier on 464 is as follows....GW 464 contains a soy-based additive and is both natural and kosher. This soy-based additive enables the soy to be poured at a hotter temperature reducing frosting and increasing FO GW464 - Has a lower melt point which helps with the burn and gives better glass adhesion. Suitable for container candles and tealights.Pour Temp: 65-80°cMelt Point: 46-49°c FO Load: 8%-10%I dont get too muich frosting, but have had some cracking when mixing the soy with non crystalising container palm.Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen0305 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thank You for responding!!!! I have had frosting in some of my colors(not all) and all of them crack(I take the heat gun to them) but, after burning them they ALL crack again....so I guess I can not do much else about that unless I add something else to my wax mixture. thank you againJennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Jen, please search the forums for both specific information on your wax and basic melting/pouring/cooling procedures. It isn't always what goes into a candle, but HOW that candle is made that makes a difference. Post #2 at this linkhttp://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1802describes two methods to use to search Craftserver for information. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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