WendyByTheBay Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi!!I have finally gotten around to using clamshells.I uses 6006 with 25% paraffin added to make the wax a bit harder. I poured some into clamshells today. I poured at 120*. I got the clamshells from Lonestar.When I tried to pop out a square, it was rather difficult . Should I spray the clamshells first with something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 What paraffin are you using with the 6006? A pillar wax is more brittle and would firm up the 6006 nicely. We'll help you out here and I would Not spray the clamshells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyByTheBay Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 It's IGI 1260 embed wax.I am beginning to wonder if it's the clamshells. They don't seem to close very well :/. They have a big wrinkle on both sides when closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyByTheBay Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Anyone have any advice? If I can't figure this out, I'm going to have to go back to pouring them in molds, and that would make me soo sad, lol!!Do your tarts normally just pop out?Or do you have to kinda force them out?I am going to mess with them again today, but try pouring less than 120, even tho it will probably make the wax gooey. Should I add some kind of additive?Thanks so much in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 The problem may be using the wrong type of wax. I don't use 6006 but that is a container wax, isn't it? You said you are adding paraffin but didn't say what kind.I know the best soy wax to use is a pillar blend. I think it holds true for paraffin ... the was blend should be based on a pillar or votive wax. Something to consider .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyByTheBay Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Yes 6006 is a container wax and the paraffin is the IGI 1260 embed wax.It throws like a bomb too....I guess it's back to the drawing board. I have lots of palm pillar wax on hand.. Hmmmmmm... LOL!!Thanks for the input!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 How about reversing the ratio? 75 or 80% of the embed and 25 to 20% of the 6006? Might be worth a try ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shewill5 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Oh, it's hard to change anything up if you have good scent throw. I don't use those waxes but would hate to change if you have the throw down pat. Lonestar clamshells are hard to open/shut but are okay. I have another batch from a different vendor and they open/close easier. It's probably just a matter of experimenting with the waxes.....I have an experiment going right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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