bah67 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I have read on here that some use 415 for tarts. I have started experimenting using 415 for clamshell tarts and was wondering if anyone has any tips using this wax.I know it is not a tart wax, but was wondering if I could use some USA and/or CO to get more of a tart wax. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 When I use 415 for clamshells, I add some 4794 votive paraffin which adds the hardness you're looking for. I really like using para-soy for clamshells. If you don't want to go with the paraffin, try blending with the Eco-soya PB. That is a soy pillar wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeahRB Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 When I use 415 for clamshells, I add some 4794 votive paraffin which adds the hardness you're looking for. I really like using para-soy for clamshells. If you don't want to go with the paraffin, try blending with the Eco-soya PB. That is a soy pillar wax.I agree. Try mixing it with 4794 and I think you will be very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I use 415 straight in my clamshells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bah67 Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thanks for the input, so far I have not had any complaints about using straight 415 to a few people I have given them to, and am actually getting very positive feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I like to blend paraffin with my soy so that the soy doesn't frost and I can get darker colors. When I used 100% Eco-soya PB, the clamshells looked liked they were dusted with powdered sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I make lots of tarts and when I use GB415 I don't mix it with anything else. They pop out easily and have very good throw with most FOs. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bah67 Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks for the input. So far all of the ones I have tested with straight 415 are doing really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I use the 415 and will add the CO 76 to help with the frost. I have added some stearic acid to a few testers to help with hardness but have not heard anything back from my testers yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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