serenamarie Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I answered a craigslist ad for wax and candle supplies - the ad stated 35 lbs which turned out to be actually 50, the box said 60 pounds. I noted it was from lonestar candle company, now on their web site I only see soy granulated, did they use to sell pure soy by the slab, its soft and cuttable.I also got thermos, wicks, big spool of wicking, pour pots, liquid dye, glass containers, and other items for $35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Wow, great deal. I don't know what to tell you on the wax,but wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 I just got off the phone from lonestar and the wax is paraffin 4786 Im a little disappointed - thats container wax. Can you make tarts with this wax??? If not I may have to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 You can make tarts I think if you mix it with a harder wax. Do you only make tarts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 You can make wickless tins or jars with it to put on the warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Yes, so far Ive made tarts, firestarters, and electric candles. Now when you say put it in tin as wickless, are you referring to the small tin containers? I have not ventured into container candles thus far, I think Im scared of messing up and getting flustered. Any easy container candle I can make, I have a glass container for a candle and I also have some jars for candles. My biggest problem is I dont know anything about wicks at all and I know its all about testing, testing, testing....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 That's why I recommended starting with the wickless containers because you don't have to worry about the wick. You can just melt, add dye, FO, and pour into a tin or squat jar with wide mouth, let set, then melt on candle warmer. Then you can see if you want to start wicking containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Yes small tin containers...like 2-6 oz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Okay, well I surely thank you for your help, I appreciate it. At least now I know I have container wax and can do wickless containers and just do baby steps. Thanks again, you have been great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 I can also resell them too, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 4786 is a two-pour wax, which means it sinks in center the 1st pour and you have to let it cool and pour again. It is a very good container wax. If used in a wickless, it would sink after it cooled. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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