sbs Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I have been using left over wax in my clamshells and using them myself in my tart warmer. I didn't know I should to be using a pillar type wax until I read it here. Can someone tell me why Ecosoya Adv is not good to use in tarts? They have been breaking fine and melting fine and I love the scent throw but I do not want to sell or give them away if something will happen that I don't know about..Thanks! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 If they come out of the clamshell clean, not leaving a waxy residue, (I personally don't like to see that, it looks unprofessional to me) go for it! Just wondering how long the scent throws for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I was just wondering that too. I have a friend in Florida that wants some and I have alot of container wax that I tested and passed on, I also have some PB. Should I mix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yes, I would mix PB with your container wax. Try 25% and see how you like that. You can adjust from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks, I'll try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) I have done CB Adv in clamshells without any problems. No blends or additives...just CB Adv. They came out of the clamshell nicely and looked fantastic. Held color really well. I currently use 415 solo. I have never used a pillar blend or added anything to my soy waxes for my clamshells. Never needed to. Trudi Edited February 9, 2011 by NaturallyTru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I also use the Advanced and make tarts with it. Never added any other wax to it and mine come out great. I've made these in the clamshell packages, the scalloped molds and even the silicone molds for the mini melts. No matter what I put it in it comes out nicely. I think some people add the pillar to harden. If you're using the clamshells packages I've not had any breakage issues but if you're using the other type of molds where you will be packaging them yourself they can break easy if you're not careful with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 If they come out of the clamshell clean, not leaving a waxy residue, (I personally don't like to see that, it looks unprofessional to me) go for it! Just wondering how long the scent throws for you?I'm not sure how long it throws yet.. I have been using them around my house and burning the same ones for almost a week now I believe. Oh but I have been mainly using my 2 oz melts (which I use cb adv for too). Thanks for your help.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thanks you guys for your help! Ok. So now I understand. Other waxes are used only to make them harder right? I do think they come out of the clamshell molds just fine so I will continue to use it this way and be able to advertise 100% soy. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I think it depends on the wax that may be used as to why pillar is added. I've read some people add the pillar to the 464 soy wax which is horrible with frosting issues. Adding the pillar wax to that apparently helps with the frosting that's prone to the 464. Others I understand to use it for the hardening. And there may be some that just add it as a personal preference. I've never had a single issue with frosting with the Advanced so there's never been any reason for me to add any other wax. Don't fix what ain't broke ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymae Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I got some wax in a starter kit for pillars...IGI-4625. Will that work for tarts? Cause I am probably not going to make too many more pillars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 by itself a pillar wax will be too hard. For tarts I like mostly container wax with a bit of pillar wax. The amount depends on your container wax. Some have very good results with all container wax and don't need the pillar wax to harden it. You'll find that some warmers won't melt a pillar wax completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Just wanted to add this to the thread. Last night I was test pouring some blends with 6 oz tureens. One of the pours I did was straight 646. Figured as long as I was at it, I would pour into a metal tart mold, a 2 oz. portion cup and a clamshell. Tureen turned out perfect (like I assumed it would having tested in other jars). The clamshell was OK, slight bit of roughness on top, but pops out fairly easily. Portion cup looks good, but will not release very easily. And tart mold was very hard to release without putting it in fridge (and that causes frosting). So that is why I always use a percentage of PB in my clamshells and tarts. Just putting this out here for some of the noob clamshell/tart makers. Now must go pour some palm candles.Cheers,Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymae Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I'm sorry if this is a dumb question...but I have the Pillar blend and J223. Can I mix those for tarts and if so, what is a good ratio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jogladman Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have been using Ecosoya Advanced to make clamshell tarts and have had no problem. I think they pop out of the container with ease and the scent throw is strong when melting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I do a 50/50 blend of soy container wax and paraffin pillar wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks for the responses. I now realize that ecosoya adv. is an "all natural" wax not 100%. Sooooo... I guess it doesn't matter if I add a bit of PB. Lol.. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdunich Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I've read some people add the pillar to the 464 soy wax which is horrible with frosting issues. Adding the pillar wax to that apparently helps with the frosting that's prone to the 464. Hey there girlie! I've never heard this before. You are well aware of my frosting issues with the CBA but I have alot of 464 left over that I only use for my Massage Candles now that I may have to try this with! I always learn something new from you! Thanks! Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hey Tami!!! I've not personally tried it, but, read others on here that have. So if you try it let us know how it turns out. Glad to see you fnally make it over to the board!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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