6006 BLEND heating/pouring temps

[WaxFlower]

Hello-

For those of you that blend 6006 with added soy, what would be a good starting point for heating and pouring temps with a 50/50 blend of 6006 and 415? I'm assuming this will actually turn out to be a be an approximate 70 soy/30 paraffin blend.

I will be using a 3 1/8" diam jar, no dye, no other additives, at approx 6-8% fo. The only wicks I have at this time to test with are CD's and some 60-44-18 and 62-52-18 cottons. Would a CD 12 be a good starting point with this wax combo?

Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated...TIA

[bugtussle]

Heat to 190, add FO, dye, pour at 180. Try a CD8. You don't want to overwick 6006. Carole

[WaxFlower]

Thanks for your help Carole...I really appreciate it. :highfive:

[chuck_35550]

I have been testing with an 85/15 formula using gb415. The ct and ht are really great but some of the candles have major wet spots and some set up just fine. I pour at 190 degrees into really warm jars and then box em up to slowly cool. I just can't understand why some get such bad wet spots, unless its just an fo issue. I sure need a stable wax to stick with but the throw on this combination is really nice.

[bugtussle]

Try a 6006 blend with 85% 6006 and 15% soy (we use C3 or EZsoy.) This would give you a 60paraffin/40soy blend. We have zero wet spots - do not heat jars, pour @ 180, cool uncovered. Carole

[chuck_35550]

Thanks Carole for the info. I can get 415 or 464 locally; so that's probably what I'll go for. Your posts are always so helpful.

Thanks again,

Chuck

[felixncharlie]

Thanks from me too Carole. I am mixing 6006 with 464,415,C3 to see which one will work best for me. Thanks again.

[bugtussle]

Thank you! Glad to help. Carole

[candlelady]

Try a 6006 blend with 85% 6006 and 15% soy (we use C3 or EZsoy.) This would give you a 60paraffin/40soy blend. We have zero wet spots - do not heat jars, pour @ 180, cool uncovered. Carole

This is my same process and works like a charm! I use CB Adv. though.

[chuck_35550]

You guys sure are right! I poured as directed and got a great looking, wow ct/ht candle. Thanks so much for that valuable information.

Steve

[felixncharlie]

if you are using 85/15 in say a 10 oz tumbler which holds just 8 oz beautifully would this be correct....

85% 6006 = 6.80 oz of 6006

15% soy = 1.20 oz soy

?????

[felixncharlie]

[chuck_35550]

Add .5 oz fo? or more? But yes that's the right mix.

[felixncharlie]

ok, thanks.