Gbhunter Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 What does it doo and how much should be added? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 i have no idea what that is. where did you get it from or where was it recommended to be used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I think you're talking about stearine or stearic acid. I think it has a few applications, like hardening the wax and to make candles last longer because it can be used to increase the melting point of paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbhunter Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Thats the stuff sorry about the poor spelling. How much should be added and what are the effeects of adding too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbhunter Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 What does it doo as far as burning goes and is there such a thing as too much or not enough. How does one tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Stearic acid, also known as stearin, is a long-chain fatty acid often used in candle-making. Its primary property is to raise the melting point of the wax mixture, making the resulting candle harder and more durable. There is a lot of information about this subject in search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 It actually lowers the melting point of paraffin, although in sufficient quantity it does help prevent the wax from sagging as it warms up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbhunter Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 in 132 melt point wax and nothing but color what would constitute sufficiant quantity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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