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craftyladybug

Post subject: soy wax

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:43 am

Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:13 pm
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Im new to making candles, ive been buying soy wax from hobby lobby. I have tried everything i know to prevent frosting, it seems i cant get a good candle with there wax. can someone tell me what is the best wax to use?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: soy wax

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:36 am

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Soy wax is known for frosting. Sometimes using a heat gun quickly over the top helps. Try a blended wax.

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AlexMason

Post subject: Re: soy wax

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:03 pm

Joined: Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:23 am
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Hi craftyladybug! Have you tried Blended Wax as soapbuddy has suggested?

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craftyladybug

Post subject: Re: soy wax

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:17 am

Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:13 pm
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Thanks for your help. I haven't tried a soy blend yet. what can would you suggest, and should that make a better looking candle?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: soy wax

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:54 pm

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Craft stores waxes are mediocre quality. Look up the different types of waxes on BitterCreek web site. If you don't mind paraffin blended with soy wax, that blend has less frosting.

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