CandleChic Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hi,I'm wondering if the gel wax is what they use in the tin sliders for air fresheners?I make paraffin candles and have never used gel. I've been trying to find out what kind of base they use in those. All I could figure out is the gel wax?Help? I may wanna make these. Scentsy makes them to. I have googled and looked and can't find out anything.TIA,Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I use to use HP gel to make air freshers for cars I put them in tins it works really well and does last a long time. Also because you are not wicking it polarity does not matter. You can also up the scent load a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleChic Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Vicky,Is HP gel the same as the candle gel? And,would it work in the slider tins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 HP gel is the high density gel wax. I can not see why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleChic Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks Vicky,I'll have to try it and hope they sell good. Can you make small batches with the gel and how does it keep? So sorry but have never messed with the gel.But I really wanna try this and add it to my line.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 You can make small amounts. The cool thing about gel, at least what I used, medium density, was it peeled right off the pan when it cooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Great idea. Would the non-polarity be an issue in the original mixing of the gel? Given the higher temps needed for the HP over paraffin, wouldn't it be necessary to select FO's that still will mix well with the gel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Great idea. Would the non-polarity be an issue in the original mixing of the gel? Given the higher temps needed for the HP over paraffin, wouldn't it be necessary to select FO's that still will mix well with the gel?No it does not but flash point still matters because of the high temps for mixing. The big thing about polar FOs is that over time they can but not always start to seperate and can become pocket of FO that can catch fire. Polar FO can also at times cause clouding issues in the gel wax. Edited September 28, 2011 by Vicky_CO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Does high density gel have a good cold throw? Sorry if I sound like a newbie.......but when it comes to gel I am. :smiley2: But I am interested in trying this so........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyflameaus Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I am new on this forum .It's nice to meet to all of u.I am here to make new friends & know about gel wax or air fresheners.How can we judge the quality gel wax & air fresherners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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