mparadise Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I have 10 lbs of Ecosoya PB that I had purchased when testing natural waxes before going with palm wax instead. I was wondering how well this would work for dipping bears to use it up. Is the cold throw good enough for this use or would I be better off just listing it in the classifieds? I would greatly appreciate any advise that people using this wax can offer. If it is not good for bears is there anything else I can use it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I have poured testers with this wax and the CT is great. I only had a small batch and I poured a few votives, tarts and a couple clamshells then used the rest in a 3 wick mold. I haven't lit them yet for HT my supplier told me to wait 5-7 days (not sure I can wait that long - lol). I would think using it for bears would work (personally haven't tried it, tho). I'm not sure I have enough info yet to give more details, hopefully someone else will chime in for you =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Great thanks! How much FO per lb did you use to get the good CT if you don't mind sharing? Did you add any additives?I hadn't even thought about tarts! I have a ton of tart molds and clamshells that I could use. I think I will do a test bear this weekend and see how it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scentlady Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I always used this wax for dipping bears. Not sure about the fo but I think I used about 1.5 oz per lb although I think you could go a little more. cinnamon, chocolate cherry, baby powder and lavender were my strongest scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I used 8% FO load and didn't add any additives other than color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 You guys are the best! Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Good luck !! Post your results . . .I'll update my burn results once I begin testing. Not sure I can wait 5-7 days Scentlady . .did you use the wax for anything other than bears? If so, how long did you wait to cure? I know it's soy so longer is better, I'm just impatient . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwillo2 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I had been using 464 for my tarts but wanted to try something different because of all the smearing on my packaging so I ordered 10 #'s of Eco PB and I am not impressed....I even went up to 9% and waited 2 weeks and still can't get the HT that I was with the 464... I am going to try blending it 50/50 for tarts till it's gone and then I am gonna try KY's votive blend..I have not tried to dip anything so I am curious bout that too!Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 No throw in 2 weeks ???? hmmmm . . my supplier said to wait 5-7 days but if I don't get a good throw in 3 days, I'll move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWickedWick Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I use the Ky votive/tart blend mixed with 20% gb 464 (the add'l soy really makes the tops very smooth) and I am very pleased with all my tarts. Great CT & HT and only let them cure 24-36 hrs before testing. I'm too impatient to wait much longer than that. I use 1.5 oz/lb FO and all so far have been excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scentlady Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Brenda, I mostly used the PB for dipping. I mixed it with CB 135 for clamshells. I wait 3 days for testing. I haven't done votives or pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess05 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I had been using 464 for my tarts but wanted to try something different because of all the smearing on my packaging so I ordered 10 #'s of Eco PB and I am not impressed....I even went up to 9% and waited 2 weeks and still can't get the HT that I was with the 464... I am going to try blending it 50/50 for tarts till it's gone and then I am gonna try KY's votive blend..I have not tried to dip anything so I am curious bout that too!EmilyWhat oils have you used with ecosoya pb? I havent had this problem while using this wax... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwillo2 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 What oils have you used with ecosoya pb? I havent had this problem while using this wax...I was testing it with mainly CS oils.... Cranberry Marmalade..Pumkin Souffle..Rainwater.. Bird Of Paradise..and a few others. I started out with 6% fragrance load but my tarts was just not coming up to the ones I made with 464...Went up to 9% and no difference..I made a few votives using LX14 and 9% fo and I was just not pleased with that either..I'm glad its working for you but my quest has to continue..Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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