Gbhunter Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 What benifitgWhy do people mix parafi,and beeswax or mix. Palm also what are rge brn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 What benifitgWhy do people mix parafi,and beeswax or mix. Palm also what are rge brnGood questions. I'm curious about this too. What would beeswax do if I mix it with 4627 paraffin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I think it would increase the melt point (depending on amt of BW added) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 People use additives (and that includes BW) for a variety of reasons. Name any candle defect and people will try BW to fix it; examples are:hot throw, texture, frosting, burn rate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Adding beeswax to any other wax IMHO is a waste of good beeswax. I've heard just about all the reasons to add it including: help scent throw, candle burns longer, better wicking, etc., etc. I know it personally can bring it's own problems such as cracking when cooled. Does it really actually help? I guess it really depends on who you talk to LOL!! In and of itself, 100% beeswax make beautiful candles and I don't and won't mix it with anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I was just reading that since BW has a tendency to shrink away from the sides of the jar, it will make your wet spots worse if you add it to paraffin or whatever wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbhunter Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I can vouche for the cracking part even at 20% my candles all cracked, plus it adds a sweet smell to the wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I can vouche for the cracking part even at 20% my candles all cracked, plus it adds a sweet smell to the waxI think they never add more than 5% BW to their wax, and usually it's more like 3%. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbhunter Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I do not add any at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaftCandles Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Using Beeswax as an additive will aid in many ways. It can extend the burn time and raise the melt point, by doing that it can also regulate the flow of wax through your wick and sometimes stabilize an unruly flame. Beeswax does not expand when hot or contract when cooled so it can also be used to counteract shrinkage issues that cause wet spots although it will not completly eliminate them, it is much easier to achieve a spot free candle with optimum pouring conditions. I don't know of any increase in HT by using Beeswax but other benefits are undeniable. If used as an additive you have to do it in small percentages between 1% to 10% depending on your wax type or problems you're trying to correct or else you will start getting new problems caused by the properties of the Beeswax. Keep in mind whether you are using Soy, Paraffin or a combination of the two, Beeswax should be used as an additive like other additives (Stearine, Vybar) and should be added in small percentages, 20% is way to much and is going to cause a number of problems, besides it is just to expensive to use that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper_sd Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Adding beeswax to any other wax IMHO is a waste of good beeswax. I've heard just about all the reasons to add it including: help scent throw, candle burns longer, better wicking, etc., etc. I know it personally can bring it's own problems such as cracking when cooled. Does it really actually help? I guess it really depends on who you talk to LOL!! In and of itself, 100% beeswax make beautiful candles and I don't and won't mix it with anything else. Amen!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 After reading this old 30-page thread about adding coconut oil, I'd much rather add CO than BW: http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?52565-adding-Coconut-oil&highlight=adding+coconut+oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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