Kelly Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I'm thinking about adding some beeswax to my soy. How much beeswax per pound of soy should I add? How much would this affect wicking?I'll do a search and see if I can find any info, but I look forward to some responses!~~Kelly~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I would put a tsp in lb of soy...it don't effect wicking or anything.it just helps provide smooth finish top.HTHDani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 BTW where in Wisconsin are you Kelly?DaniI'm in Hartford Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 BTW where in Wisconsin are you Kelly?DaniI'm in Hartford Wisconsin I'm in Madison. Thanks for the response, I'll give the beeswax a try, although I like "bumpy" appearance of soy. But just because I like it doesn't mean others will!! ~~Kelly~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 If you do a search you will find tons of threads about BW and soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I also know, well at least i think soo..lolthat beewax helps with the burning process...last longer....don't shoot me if i'm wrong...haha I haven't done candles for while, just do alot of speciality tarts.Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel2006 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Dani, it does make them burn longer i use it in soywax and it does excellent for me . maybe just me but seems make the scent throw alot stronger too.i use soy 125 from ky if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I add BW to my EZ soy, helps with frosting, burn time and creamy tops!HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julwid Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Wow I never thought of adding beewax. I think I will try that and maybe do away with the J50 that I mix in my soy. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I have it averaged for 100% soy at about 2-3%. And I usually had to wick up depending on the fragrance. I stopped using the BW because on really cold days the tops would crack no matter how much I lowered the percentage and various times it would pull away from the jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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