ladysj 11 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 I've found the instructions for using straight paraffin for making foam but was wondering if anyone has a better way or wax combination for making this.Just paraffin IMO is a little too stiff. Has anyone tried using gel & paraffin & whipping it or a container blend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenscandles 10 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 I only used the straight paraffin, but I was also only whipping wax for beer heads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAVAEBOY 15 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I've also added stearine/stearic acid to give the foam more opacity. Gives me more realistic looking white for the foam on my beer candles. You only need to use 1 Tbsp per pound of paraffin, according to the directions. I usually use twice that much though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicky_CO 772 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I actually mix a little gel in to the paraffin and it works really well and very real looking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ladysj 11 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Vicky to the rescue About how much gel should I add. I'm only going to be using about an ounce for right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicky_CO 772 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I have gone up as high as 50% depending on the project and the look I am going for. If it just in the container 50% if I want it to drip down the side of the glass I use a lot less between 15 to 25%. Now this is mixing with a pillar paraffin or soy not container wax. Also at 50% if you work fast enough you can squeeze the mix out of the cake decorating bags for some really cool effects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicky_CO 772 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thought I would add this http://www.flickr.com/photos/vicky_co/1115403887/This one was done using PBsoy and gel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deb426 13 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Vicky, that looks just like cool whip right out of the nozzle (the spray can)!!! Very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ladysj 11 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Oh that is gorgeous Vicky thanks for sharing the pic & the tips. You are the absolute best. I'm gonna try it tomorrow on my root beer mug. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luvcandletarts2 33 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Vicky - that drink candle is so realistic looking. I had to keep looking at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selina 10 Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Help! I'm new at making foam. Mine looks like cool whip NOT beer foam. Frustrated. I'm using paraffin container wax. Mistake? Did I not beat it long enough? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicky_CO 772 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 You maybe adding to much gel wax. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selina 10 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Actually I didn't use any gel at all! Maybe that's my problem. I'll give it a try. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicky_CO 772 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Sorry I just assumed. I do not make foam with out gel it just look hard or like you said whipped topping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenscandles 10 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Help! I'm new at making foam. Mine looks like cool whip NOT beer foam. Frustrated. I'm using paraffin container wax. Mistake? Did I not beat it long enough?I never used container wax but used pillar wax instead. You could also try that if you have some. I did mine without mixing in gel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flutterbees 10 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Does the wicking change if you add gel to the container wax? Also, I've read that people add white dye to make it look more opaque, where can I find this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EllyM 23 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I love it! Beautiful job. Can't see wick but was wondering if straw creates problem if someone would be bold enough to light this beauty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicky_CO 772 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 The wick is right behind the straw and that is a Glass Straw so not worries about lighting it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaxxcandles 10 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) Great picture Vicky! Interesting concept to add gel to the paraffin for whipping into foam. For my gel projects I always thought to use paraffin only for the whipped topping look. What does adding the gel to the paraffin buy you in terms of look and consistency? Thanks,Jackie Edited August 18, 2010 by Sara Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest herif Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 hello, ı try to make foam from soy wax. ı can't do it? can someone help me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Blossom Candles Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 I just use Gel Wax for my beer candles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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