ksranch Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 I thought that if you add steric to mottling wax it removes the mottling effect? No??Warm Vanilla Oak, well now I am hungry and want to sit by the fire. :smiley2:No - just don't use tooo much - I'll try to remember to look up how much I used and get it posted for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 TLC: vybar will kill the mottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Thanks Pam. I did know that Vybar wouldn't work but good to have the reminder.Ksranch, that would be awesome if you could give me a clue about the amount of stearic. Yay!The info on my stearic says 1-3 tbs per pound of wax but no specific type mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 I used 2 tbs pp and it worked great for me - Peak IGI1274 Mottling Wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I used 2 tbs pp and it worked great for me - Peak IGI1274 Mottling WaxYep, I got me some of that very wax. If I get a chance I'll pour some today. Thanks a bunch for the tip ks you are too nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Just be sure to get it hot enough, and cool it slowly. I put a box over mine while cooling - did just fine. We'll be waiting to see pictures! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Very pretty. I actually like random mottle. The all over mottle isn't as interesting to me. I also have learned over the years....talking to chemists....that less is more. Use a strong usually more expensive oil. But you use less. And if it isn't soluable it will "leak" out. Vanillas are known for that. Test your FO in mineral oil. If it won't mix in oil it won't mix in wax. I bought expensive well known candles and tested them against mine. Well.....I noticed that theirs didn't weep oil.....so I thouht.....hmmmmmm maybe they don't put so much oil in their candles. I was right. They don't. Of course they spend thousands of dollars hiring chemists to work it out for them. And they have the money to order special custom FO's for them. You can purchase perfume oils that are un cut and only need a tiny amount. I also use stearic. Usually about 3%.Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 And.....I don't have to cover my candles. I pour at 180 and they mottle just fine.Make sure your molds are clean. Very clean.Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I also have learned over the years....talking to chemists....that less is more. Use a strong usually more expensive oil. But you use less. And if it isn't soluable it will "leak" out. Vanillas are known for that. Test your FO in mineral oil. If it won't mix in oil it won't mix in wax. I bought expensive well known candles and tested them against mine. Well.....I noticed that theirs didn't weep oil.....so I thouht.....hmmmmmm maybe they don't put so much oil in their candles. I was right. They don't. Of course they spend thousands of dollars hiring chemists to work it out for them. And they have the money to order special custom FO's for them. You can purchase perfume oils that are un cut and only need a tiny amount. I also use stearic. Usually about 3%.DonitaThanks for that Donita. I just learned something new today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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