moonshine Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have read so many varying threads and everyone I could find thru search on what temperature to add Fo to the wax: some say higher around 180 will give you better HT and others say lower around 160 will...I use 464 with nothing else added except FO and have been heating to 175 and adding FO at 160 then pouring at 140- I'm not totally sure why I started questioning myself on this but am curious as to what temp others are adding FOEverything is working out for me as far as looks and burn but I am now wondering if adding FO higher will give me a "stronger" HT- I use 8% FO and have tested two of the same fragrances adding higher and lower but am having a hard time telling if there is a difference...If you could just respond that you add higher (above 160) or lower (under 160) as I am just curious to see the how divided this is and if it really does have a effect or just a matter of preferenceThanks:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Over 160 in 4786 paraffin, CB-135 container soy, Pillar blend soy and Glass Glow palm. Edited February 6, 2011 by Judy, USMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciS Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I use 464 and heat to 175, measure into pour pot and add 7-7.5% FO immediately (anything more than that gives me seepage in a lot of my scents). I stir and set on a step stool in front of my fan to help cool quicker. I don't know what temp I pour at, I just feel the pour pot and when it is feeling like I could pick it up and hold it barehanded easily then I pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I use 464 too and I heat to about 185, pour into my pouring cup and add FO. It's about 170/175 when I pour it into the candle container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 For my GG palm container candles I add FO at 200-210 as I pour as soon as the FO is blended and want to keep the wax at 195-205 when I pour.For my parasoy I add FO at 185. Don't do soy much anymore but used to use CB135 and added FO at 180-185. Paraffin J223 or J50 at 185-190. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Rose Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 EcoSoya Adv Container - Over 160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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