can i use this to melt candle wax???
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Laura, I would think so if you melt candle wax by putting this over a pot with hot water on the stove. It melts the candy coatings fine so I would think it would work for candle wax too.
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Yes u can. That is the kind that I use in mine. It just might take a little longer to melt but once it is melted, all is well.
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I'm sure you can mix it, just don't know if you'll be pleased with the combo scent. Are you using the wax/paraffin for medical therapy or for spa use? If it's for spa use you're good with this wax. However, if you're using it for therapy you might want to check a medical supply because it is a different wax they use. It's thicker, a higher melting point and stays warm longer. Hope that helps! =)
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Its pretty rigid but if you used a strong lubricant like shortening I am sure they would come out but you candle would look like a fudgesicke with some indents on the sides which could be considered decorative I guess. So yes. If you used a spray cooking oil I would be concerned about the hot wax disolving the oil which would mean you would have to put the mold in some boiling or very hot water to loosen them. Good Luck sounds like it could be a nice project.
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I'm gonna guess you mean place the container on a mug heater? I doubt it will work. This can has a specific wax heater that regulates the temp you are risking a serious burn to do it any other way. This is a stripless hard wax and does not require muslin strips. I recommend you use a wax strip product like Nads or Sally Hansen. Available at most drug stores. Follow the directions. They work quite well.
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I used a small, cheap wax heater, but without such a device you could put it on the stove in a pan with some water in it and slowly melt it that way. A small wax heater ($25) is probably worth the money because the wax needs to be reheated continually.
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I mixed it with Bee's wax to use in potting guitar pickups. The Bee's wax has definitely got a lower melting point, but in order to get it all melted I believe it was at around 200f and took quite a while for to amount I was using to completely melt. Note, I didn't break it up into really small peices though, which would have sped things up.
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maybe I use it in the oven at 350 so I would say that I could be used for making wax candle tarts
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For personal use, you can reuse the wax. Instructions are included where you use a rope, let the block of paraffin cool, lift it out and remove the detritus that gathers on the bottom. One would have to replace the wax lost in this process but it seems it wouldn't be very much -- maybe a block. (I haven't done it yet).
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I think you should be able to use it in with the wax warmer but I do have a couple concerns. I don't know how hot the warmer gets so you may find the wax gets too hot or not hot quickly enough. My wax warmers are pro and have variable heat settings. Before putting the wax on your more sensitive areas, test it on your wrist to check the temperature and avoid scalding yourself. Also, you will need to hold onto an SH tin so you have a container for the wax. Honestly, I was in need of a waxing a few months back and had the beads at home and no warmer so placed them in a container and microwaved. The wax initially was too hot but once it cooled it was fine. I did have to put it in the microwave one more time to finish the job but it beat waiting until I went back into my office. So yes... I think it is worth a try. Hope this helps!
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I used it in a wax melt warmer, but dont add water to make it last longer. it starts to snap, crackle and pop
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No, sorry, the bottom is domed so to fit in a holder to melt scented wax. The wax won't spill. Try a petri dish, or a soap dish.
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Yes! I have never used this before and thought it would be more like other waxes I have used. I wish I had come here to see these questions before using it as my house reeks and it is too cold to open the windows. I will not use this again unless I can use it outside.
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I wouldn't unless you're just using it for candle packaging. A lit candle would melt it. I use mine for baked goods.
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Sorry, I bought it to use on brass candlestick holders. It worked wonders. You might try it on just a small area of something stainless steel before trying it on a whole appliance. Good luck.
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Yes...It would work fine. I use my warmer for candles only...They are each made of glass.
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I bought it to make soap and it works great. I believe it would do just fine for candles also. Hope this helps.