Making Foam

[ladysj 11]

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?

[jenscandles 10]

I only used the straight paraffin, but I was also only whipping wax for beer heads.

[JAVAEBOY 15]

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.

[Vicky_CO 772]

I actually mix a little gel in to the paraffin and it works really well and very real looking.

[ladysj 11]

Vicky to the rescue About how much gel should I add. I'm only going to be using about an ounce for right now.

[Vicky_CO 772]

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.

[Vicky_CO 772]

Thought I would add this

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vicky_co/1115403887/

This one was done using PBsoy and gel

[deb426 12]

Vicky, that looks just like cool whip right out of the nozzle (the spray can)!!! Very nice.

[ladysj 11]

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.

[Luvcandletarts2 33]

Vicky - that drink candle is so realistic looking. I had to keep looking at it.

[Selina 10]

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?

[Vicky_CO 772]

You maybe adding to much gel wax.

[Selina 10]

Actually I didn't use any gel at all! Maybe that's my problem. I'll give it a try. Thanks!

[Vicky_CO 772]

Sorry I just assumed. I do not make foam with out gel it just look hard or like you said whipped topping.

[jenscandles 10]

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.

[flutterbees 10]

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?

[EllyM 21]

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!

[Vicky_CO 772]

The wick is right behind the straw and that is a Glass Straw so not worries about lighting it.

[jaxxcandles 10]

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

[Guest herif]

hello, ı try to make foam from soy wax. ı can't do it? can someone help me