kimberly_hackbarth Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hey everyone. So I got two slabs of wax from a family member who had it laying around their home. My guess is it is some sort of paraffin. My main questions are what would you guys recommend for temps for: mixing color, mixing FO and pouring? Thanks!Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Ahhhhhhhhhh, the memories. I got started in candle making about 20 years ago when I inherited a huge block of wax of unknown origin. It was too big to move out of the way and I got tired of stepping around it, so I started chipping away at it with an ice pick.I really have no memory of details, plus I didn't have a clue what I was doing. Good luck is about all I can say. Honestly, if you want to really make candles and not just play around with what you have, trash it and start with good stuff that you can identify. Best case scenario is you'll accidentally make the world's best candle but won't be able to replicate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) If its a hard slab you have to hit with a hammer to break it up its most likely a pillar paraffin. You can heat it up to 180-190, add dye and fragrance, and pour into your mold. Do you have a mold, scent, dye, and wick? You can pick these up at your local craft store for playing around with your wax. You may need to poke relief holes in your wax and do a repour. If so then repour wax at 10 degrees hotter to level off the top.If you are serious about making great candles buy your supplies from a refutable candle making supplier. Good luck! Edited January 17, 2012 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If you are serious about making great candles buy your supplies from a refutable candle making supplier. Good luck!lol. Probably not the best advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberly_hackbarth Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Yup, I have everything needed. As for molds, I have a 3in pillar and for wick I was planning on using a zinc core which says it works for 2-3in candles. I just wanted to see other thoughts on what might work best for temps.I figure i will use up this wax and then move on to better things. I have been looking up a lot of products i would love to try from peak and candlescience. Edited January 17, 2012 by kimberly_hackbarth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 LOVE Peak and CS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Just remember to watch your temp like a hawk - be safe! What size zinc wick? You may be pushing it in a 3" depending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 lol. Probably not the best advice.LOL True! Best to try a reputable supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberly_hackbarth Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 What size zinc wick? You may be pushing it in a 3" depending.It is a role of wick from the local craft store, the brand is Yaley. On the label is says: Medium zinc core wire for candles 2-3inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 My guess is that the wick will be too small in straight parrafin but no reason you can't experiment with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Yep, that's the bad thing about craft store stuff - you don't know for sure. But, hey - under the circumstances nothing ventured nothing gained! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberly_hackbarth Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 But, hey - under the circumstances nothing ventured nothing gained! Good luck!Thanks! Thats my view point as well. They probably wont be the best candles, but its a learning experience either way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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