Blending waxes for stronger melts

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[@PomahXomehko]

I used to work in a industrial wax blenders which made Chavant hard styling clay for the automobile industry and for artisanal sculptors . The process was a very smelly affair and the company that I worked for broke health and safety rules by not providing adequate air conditioning meaning taking bad air out of the factory instead it was circulating within the factory and when using white spirit to make microcrystalline waxes I felt light headed like drinking a bottle of Whiskey a day . Nevermind the waxes I used were paraffin wax, Canurba wax, Portuguese wax, Japwax and beeswax most of the waxes were used for polishing metal, leather and wood .

[@tinkalkhatri]

Hi , I am a sculptor. Can you suggest me a solvent for my paper mache sculpture? I dont want to go for paraffin or chemical waxes??

[@lisac150]

The one thing I absolutely love about your videos is that you show the difference with waxes instead of just telling us you use one over the other. I like being able to visually see the different properties so I’m not left wondering “what if I try this”.

[@NeverSayNeverCreations]

I honestly truly want to thank you for sharing your knowledge, even though it means it helps small timers like me improve and grow 😅 Seriously, I’m a safer and more informed candle hobbiest and scented wax melts creator because of videos like this over the years

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

You’re welcome and I’m glad it’s helping. 🙂

[@eileenoconnor1768]

Just the info I was looking for. I wanted to try melting an old parrafin pillar candle I made years ago to practice adding to 464. But was unsure of the percentage of paraffin. And that was the info I needed. Thanks and now I know to get some 4625 paraffin. Still learning my candle journey.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

4625 is awesome to mix with

[@jaye8872]

You are my reference point for making melts on you tube. You are excellent at explaining, thanks !

[@jamessigmon718]

Thanks for this. It makes me feel like I know what I’m doing sometimes, haha. I didn’t like the look of 4625 on its own, so I started mixing it 50/50 with 6006. I ran out of that and decided to mix 4625 and c3, and MAN I’ve gotten great feedback with those. My friends that are testing having nothing but good things to say. Even at 50/50 ratio with 4625 and c3 I’ve been using 10% FO and have no issues. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@gustavocastroortiz7645]

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[@Serenelavend]

What is FO?

[@helleysoni5537]

FO means Fragrance Oil

[@LongWintersSnow]

Could one add 50/50 with 444 and para?

[@marisoldiaz6850]

@@gustavocastroortiz7645 hello Gustavo. Can I have a conversation with you by text? I would like to ask you a few questions about how you did it.

[@greekozygirl599]

ooh i love the shape of your wax melts.

[@SuperWinstonsmom]

I like this and am sending it to the little gal who makes my wax melts...I want to continue to support her little business but her melts are so soft they are a terrible mess go get out of my wax melter to the point where I will have to go back to Walmart wax melts because they are easier to manage. Thanks for this video.

[@cstillings]

If you order a cheap pack of individual silicone cupcake liners from Amazon you can set one on your wax melter and put the melts inside it. After you turn it off and it rehardens you can pop it right out. I haven’t had to clean my melter since using the silicone liners 🙂

[@declanosbourne62]

Great content Stanley.

[@Cvan732000]

Just did this. Love the blend. Snapped well!

[@greekozygirl599]

excellent!! Loved this video, thank you Jeff

[@elizabethpereira2585]

Thank so much for this. I ordered a 10lb of 464 by mistake or proper research so now will just mix with something else to make it work! THANK YOU! you are the only person that really explains this. I am wondering about mixing with 20% beeswax ...i would really like to away from parafin as requested by several people.

[@bbyghst]

I've been thinking the same thing since I've also had a lot of issues with the hot throw especially using 464! I'm staying away from paraffin so I'm thinking about mixing beeswax to my soy, I've just read somewhere that it's not recommended to mix beeswax with 464 specifically

[@tybella3217]

I just appreciate all that you do !

[@h2t26]

Very nice tips. Also like the honeycomb over the regular clam.

[@ashleymatthews4650]

Omg this helped sooooo much !!!

[@donnawasman6186]

Thank you so much for this great video. I finallly made the perfect wax melt yesterday using your guidelines.

[@christyh.0073]

I’m new here, but thank you for all of your wonderful advice !

[@IshaSYSumah]

Can I use soy and coconut blend in a mold?

[@mariam.torres]

Thank you so much for all your videos!! I miss your Kitty😺.

[@pujabubna2127]

Can i put hardener like stearic acid in wax melts?

[@johnmcdonnell6183]

I like the idea of strengthening the wax by mixing, what temperatures should you melt too, add fragrance and pour for optimum results? Also does this mixture have any frosting issues? Thank you.

[@melinawester2322]

Hi there thanks for the video. I am using container soy wax, I feel it's not hard enough for my melts. I wanted to add in pillar soy. But both have different next points. How do I figure that out and how much FO do I use. I'm confused with this. Please help on this 🙏 thank you

[@kendradavis739]

So, maybe this has been answered on another video, and if it has, I apologize, but when you blend two waxes together, what's the math to determine the appropriate fragrance load? Thank you for any insight!

[@lehcar19991]

What about 494 for melts wax, do it hold fragrance well

[@PreetiKapoor-o8g]

I have 464 soy wax but it is too soft for pillar candles. Will mixing it with 444 soy wax or coconut oil make it hard enough to make pillar candles. I dont want to mix paraffin wax to soy wax. Moreover my soy candles don't have a good hot throw even though I've added the recommended 6% fragrance oil. Can you suggest something

[@marilynmulkey6095]

Have you ever used joy wax for your melts? When i make melts in clam shells should I leave the container open to cure? How long should I cure them? After a week, they are soft and not brittle. I used 10% f/o.

[@thebillions6538]

Great videos and I love all of your guidance. Can I adds on soy wax additives to this blends ?

[@melindaduncan3073]

I love mixing wax! I add Candelilla wax into my soy and it makes the tarts strong and they snap well and the scent throw is still amazing. It hardens the wax up without using paraffin. It doesn’t take much but the mix is great in clamshells.

[@melindaduncan3073]

Also, when I add that, I don’t get the frosting either. Let me know if you’ve tried it. I need to get your books!

[@julieaviles2458]

I thought about Candelilla wax too because I don't want to use paraffin....what's a good ratio?

[@fallonelane4323]

I just looked up this type of wax as an alternative too paraffin wax and this is what I found. Scary stuff! facebook.com/bbciplayer/videos/2927237197338515/

[@Xtremeshot007]

I love them!! ❤❤❤

[@TheJuleBoxStudios]

Have you ever worked with blending candelilla wax for molds/tarts??

[@danamoreland3547]

What about adding stearic acid to soy wax to make it a little harder?

[@aliciamarie3384]

How much IGI 4826 should I use in Freedom soy wax... I love the cold throw of the freedom soy wax but it's way to soft for a wax melts

[@ArunaThiagu]

Hello jeff, I just wanted to know at what temperature did you melt the two waxes and what was the pouring temperature?

[@Misssha123]

Can i add paraffin to 464 in candles as well??

[@thrusammyseyes517]

hi, very helpful thx! what do you recommend me to add for make it a little tacky with out use bee wax pls?

[@julieaviles2458]

Hello! did you let this wax cool a bit before adding FO??? if so, at what temp? TY!

[@stephanierodriguez951]

Would you recommend this mix for container candles in the summer? 🤔This is my struggle rn for shipping from Florida. I’m sorry that I’m gonna miss the zooms I have to work all those days😩

[@kayleehernandez9524]

Can I use 444 wax instead of 464. Thank you in advance

[@sharonedge-harley1566]

Does the addition of 4625 help with the frosting

[@JeannetteValenc1a]

Thanks for sharing! I will try this recipe.

[@7s345]

Hi Jeff , not sure if this may help, but I add beeswax wax( small amount) to add density consistency for melts.

[@akashjain2549]

Sir which wax is more tough paraffin or bees. Please reply

[@templar2254]

Great video as always! I had a question about candle waxes. Not for melts, but just container candles in general. Why do people go with Soy over other waxes like persay Joy wax? is it only because of hte ability to mark it as all natural and the increasing market towards soy? I notice that you use paraffin mixes on your site so you must have success outside of pure soy. For someone aspiring to start a candle company, do you recommend continuing to work with soy with it's difficulties or move to a more simple wax like joy or ig6006? Thanks!

[@Doo_Bee_Doo]

Oh im asking myself the same question

[@miosustentable3187]

Hi I'm a candle maker from 2014, and in my experience people like to hear the "natural soy speech", but at the end the most important thing for them it is the hot throw of your candles and how clean they burn. I use 464 blend wax from Aztec and works good for me in California and Florida even during the summer.

[@tassiegirl1991]

What happens when melting in a candle burner does it be last longer are there any paraffin fumes

[@carishields7834]

Thanks Jeff question in clamshell form how long should 2 cubes last in a waemer ?

[@paulasmith2167]

Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for your videos- they are so helpful! Do you happen to have any experience with GB 416 soy tart wax? Could you give me some feed back on that wax? Thank you in advance! I am trying to avoid paraffin wax. Thank you!

[@rashmiravindran53]

Could you please do a video on adding universal soy additive for soy?

[@sahyamani1971]

Sir,which chemicals for more whitnes in candle making

[@carlottacorbin1002]

Do you used pillar of bliss wax or Palm pillar

[@ayura799]

Can I add stearic acid or vybar to it instead? To add more harness to it. Thank you~

[@kebayapink]

Hi Jeff, how many days i should cure my candles with this mix methods ?

[@justdanie7613]

I really wanted to stick to soy wax, but the HT and CT just isn't there for me. I have to venture into paraffin

[@kebayapink]

how's ur progress?

[@justdanie7613]

@@kebayapink I stayed.woth spy and use the 444 soy wax. it's working well

[@nattysessentialsllc2044]

Do you recommend using steric acid to make soy wax harder and have a stronger fragrance load especially for shipping a candle in the summer months?

[@nattysessentialsllc2044]

(464 soy wax)

[@Crip2Knyght]

Have you tried lining the inside of the container with wax paper to keep the melts from smudging the inside?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Crip2Knyght I was going to get something like that or poly bags

[@vanilla2310]

Can I add paraffin wax to coconut apricot creme wax for a better hot throw ? If so what would be a good ratio to begin with?

[@pujabubna2127]

Thanks..but i wanted to know how long can these melts be kept before their fragrance fades

[@sonicamy4518]

Ive watched this 3X! It's very well done Jeff. It really got me thinking about how to make my own line better I use coconut creme wax. I just love the wax for my candles. I need to add another wax for hardness gor melts. I don't mind using a bit of paraffin wax as long as it's food grade. Any suggestions? Maybe a soy with parrifin blend? I love beeswax, but scent wise you cant add to much fragrance. I sell beesway candles, but I don't use fragrance. Thanks!

[@traveloften990]

So thankful for this ! Can I ask what the pour temp was ? I’m assuming FO is at 185 Pour 160?

[@M2345M]

That's what I do and they come out perfect

[@KCCRAFTS4U]

California candle supply has a soy that is a harder soy, do you know anything about that wax or can you do a video on that type of wax? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I will grab some for testing.

[@reemabkar3725]

Thank you so much ✅

[@jeannettesanker9040]

Good morning, I recently purchased 4625 and was going to make clamshells and shot cups but after seeing how hard this wax is would you suggest this wax alone or blended with 6006? I see many people who have purchased 6006 and realized it was too soft so they are adding 4625 to make their 6006 harder so they won’t waste 6006. What are your thoughts ? Thank you. J greatly appreciate the help.

[@Zin-yp3di]

Great information. Thank you 😀

[@HarmonyandHope7]

What happens if you freeze the melts?

[@myiridescentlovecandleco.5399]

Thankyou 🥰

[@fannybernal6924]

What do you thing mixing 464 with 4630 paraffin container wax for my container candles?

[@AquariusJewel]

I have 444 will it work? Also how much Fo for 1lb of wax

[@yvonnemunoz9517]

Hello, what about 416 soy wax? I’m having trouble with frost and holes. I’ve poured at the suggest temp and it’s a no go😭😭

[@jennifercronk4086]

HI, I.m making large pail type candles. I wanted to mix soy 464 with parafin. No color, but yes I want lots of fragrance. I wanted your advice. A couple of my candles are 6" across (diameter) 3 wicks. I've been reading some Wick Guiides. What is your advice on soy/parifin blends and would those proportion be? 50/50 or 70/30 etc. I just had to find the larges wicks on the websites. You're great thank you!

[@victoriamelisa301]

Love that tin !!!

[@kibrethaile1955]

Hi Staanley, could you share where you found the wax melt silicon mold and the wax melt tin packaging

[@desireem5644]

May you please share the Amazon link for the metal ice cream scooper

[@FlazzStudioz]

What about 494?

[@jeffreywolverton]

Hi Jeff, What is the pouring temp. you use for this blend? Thanks

[@Dandelion_Wishes]

What are your thoughts on 494? What would you recommend as a good blend to combat frost and for getting out intricate shapes from moulds?

[@ladys3086]

Pore at a lower temperature will stop all frosting x

[@divabarrie08]

Can you use any type of paraffin wax with the wax melt wax.

[@ethansloan3939]

Can you make a video of how to price wax melts using 2 different waxes, im terrible at figuring out the pricing and ive also bought from different places and not in bulk, and am also adding 1.6 ounces per lb.

[@oliviaburchell2941]

I need the strongest scent throw possible for my wax melts what do you suggest?

[@heydesiree]

A lot of people use 10%

[@jeanettebarr1282]

Could I use a 4600 paraffin wax? Wpuld this have thr same effect as 4625? I cant find 4625

[@hazeleyez7073]

I have some Igi 1239 can I use that to blend with 464 or 6006 for melts or even candles?

[@jaye8872]

I use paraffin with soy and coconut wax with paraffin. It has made a big difference with my melts ; scents increased and sharper edges.

[@antarctica1555]

Jaye...what proportion of each do you use...if you don't mind sharing

[@joieblaser4963]

Hello, where did you find the honeycomb mold, thank you for all the great videos

[@shelleyhall7099]

Hi there, I can't wait to blend the soy/paraffin as you suggested for melts. I just have one question - is it alright to melt both waxes in the same pot as they have different melting points etc? Thanks!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Yes you can definitely melt them at the same time. 🙂

[@diamondrays]

Great video, thank you! I have 4794 on hand. Have you done any tests with 4794 and 464? I think I'll try it and see what happens. Thanks for the insight!

[@datasialenton4501]

Can blending soy and paraffin wax (like DIY) work for container candles?

[@babygirlhehe9748]

not really a reason to

[@TheCatmandu13]

Jeff! How much would you charge for a tin of that many melts?? Great video btw!!

[@alicanbulut6174]

I have a sweating problem. I want to blend it with bees wax. In what proportion do I need to mix?

[@Eclipso_de_louna]

Stanley I would like to blend bees wax and soy.. however I’m a little confused on measurements? Can you please help!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I would just start blending any mixture you want. I usually start with 50/50 and see how it looks.

[@Eclipso_de_louna]

@@StandleyHandcrafted Thank you!

[@tonibeckelman8105]

What are your thoughts on beeswax for melts

[@nbawhiteboy4852]

What about adding steric acid to parasoy?

[@geekalchemy_]

Have you ever used a hard plant wax like candillia or carnuaba? Others like castor, olive, sumac, etc.?

[@vpal2998]

Thank you! 🙏

[@shauneriver3973]

What size are the hexagon molds

[@Tea_nuh1]

Hi Jeff what are your thoughts on 494 and Nature Wax Elite 300 I love the hardness of Elite 300 and the throw is quite nice blended with a Paraffin.

[@lisawalker7923]

Can you use a little beeswax

[@AresHarrison]

I have golden wax 494 and want to add in some 4625 to add in the paraffin performance as the wax melts I've made with just 494 were not strong enough. Suggestions in this??

[@mistysexton3118]

With soy wax at what temperature do you add Fo ?

[@M2345M]

It depends on the wax and the manufacturer, they will make recommendations on their website. I personally like adding it at 185

[@rrutaba]

Hi Jeff I’m a new bee. Did u take equal qty of soy & paraffin waxes? Actually I get confused by hearing 464, 6006 coz in my country here v can buy with the waxes name like soy or paraffin.

[@SeanBlock]

Love your videos! Do you have any videos covering blending 464 with something to reduce wet spots and melting (point) while shipping? Thanks!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I have a video showing how to help protect candles curing shipping in hotter temperatures and also a how to make candles video using 464 :)

[@SeanBlock]

@@StandleyHandcrafted was that the video where you did 2 boxes with a foil pack and it was 90 out? My concern is my 464 melting at an outside market and what I can do to prevent that by blending. Any suggestions or blends you have done with 464 and pariffin to raise the melting point just sitting out for sale?

[@anazuniga97]

Jeff, do you think it will work for pillar candles?

[@americanladybug3354]

What about mixing 464 and 416?