AndiWood Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Can you tell me a little about this technique? Can you do it by hand and at what temperature?Will the end result make the wax look like whipped creamy ?I would love to try this if I had a little direction.Thanks so muchAndiWood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I melt paraffin and wait until it is cool enough to start forming a "skin" on top. Then I have at it with an electric mixer. You can also whip it with a fork as it cools, but be prepared to have tired hands. LOL Electric mixer is easier. Then you can just fork it right onto your candle. Looks like whipped cream or frothy topping. I've got a pic of an ice cream soda candle I did ages ago using whipped wax ... maybe I can track it down so you can see what it looks like.I put a hand-rolled red wax "cherry" on top too. Don't ask why, 'cos it was a strawberry scented soda candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I do just like AJ, but I use a small whisk instead. I've only made small batches. It makes great (and totally realistic) foam for beer candles!AJ, what's with the cherry thing? I do the same thing with my strawberry sundae candles! I don't know why I feel I must have the cherry on top of everything! Seems naked without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 That's the same way I do mine. It's not going to be real smooth but you can kind of smooth it out after you put on your candle and it will look more like whipped cream and not foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I use a fork (and yes my hands kill after-lol) but once the wax starts to look like oatmeal I start to whip it. It looks like foam, I whip wax to put on the top of my beer mug candles. Looks like the real thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndiWood Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Thank you all for your response - I am going to try this weekend I will keep you all posted on the progress. AndiWood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Post pics! I started making novelty candles when I was all of about 13 years old. Whipped wax "ice cream" candle creations were among my very first candles, so I have some fond memories. Swiped mom's electric hand-held mixer and set up shop in my parents' basement. Of course I used the candles for decoration .... never troubled myself to actually test burn them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart tart Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 A mixer is so much easier! I saw them at WallMart for under $10 with the whisk attachment.....that is what I have and keep it in the candle room....Makes whipping wax a breeze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndiWood Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Hey All:I bought a mixer at a dollar store and found a small container to whip the wax. It did turn out nicely but not what I was looking for.I want that effect inside my candle shell - this method pretty much was for the top - and did exactly what you all told me it would.I am on another quest to figure out how to make my candle wax look like it is whipped but more lumpy - like it has a dimension to it. Thanks so muchAndi Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Andi- Try adding 1 TBSP per pound of wax before using your mixer. This gives the wax a whiter/creamy look. HTH. Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndiWood Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 JeanetteYou stated add 1 TBSP to wax before whipping itWhat am I adding to make it whiter? Thanks so much:wink2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Sorry Andi, Stearic Acid. The stearic should give you a whiter colour. You will find that different amounts of whipping will give you varying results with the appearance of the whipped wax. Cheers. Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn29038 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Using a pillar wax for topping right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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