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Soy/Palm Wax Blend Candles

March 25, 2011 by SandraW

Palm/Soy Blend Compared to Soy Blend

Candle making can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it’s not always easy to get it right the first time. Sometimes, even experienced candle makers struggle with certain aspects of the craft. Recently, I tried something new and found a solution to a problem that I had been experiencing for a while.

I had been trying to create soy wax pillars and votives, but I was having difficulty getting them to harden properly. The texture of the wax was not smooth, and the colors were not as bright as I had hoped. That’s when I decided to try blending the soy wax with palm wax, as I had heard that this could help improve the texture and appearance of the candles.

To start, I made a pure soy wax votive in purple, and a soy/palm wax blend in pink. When comparing the two candles side by side, the soy/palm blend was noticeably better. It had a smoother texture and brighter colors, which was a great bonus. The pink color of the soy/palm blend was also more vibrant than the purple of the pure soy wax candle.

I used a 25% palm wax blend, as palm wax can be expensive, and I wanted to see how little I could use and still achieve good results. The pillar I made with this blend could have used a bit more palm wax, as the melt pool stretched out to an inch too quickly. Despite this, the candle was still a significant improvement over my previous attempts, as it did not fall or melt all over the place like before.

Blending soy wax with palm wax can be a great solution for those struggling with the texture and appearance of their candles. The palm wax helps to smooth out the texture and brighten the colors of the candle. However, it’s important to note that the more palm wax you use, the more it will affect the burning properties of the candle. So, it’s best to experiment with different ratios until you find the perfect balance for your needs.

In conclusion, blending soy wax with palm wax is a great solution for those looking to improve the texture and appearance of their candles. I found that a 25% palm wax blend worked well for me, but the ratio will vary depending on your specific needs. Don’t be afraid to experiment until you find the right blend for your candles.

Soy/Palm PillarThis soy/palm blend is only 25% palm, because that stuff isn’t cheap and I wanted to see how little I could get away with. The pillar could use some more palm wax, as the melt pool stretched out to an inch too quickly.  It’s still an improvement because at least the candle isn’t falling and/or melting all over the place!

 

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Book Review: Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary

Stitch dictionaries are a fun way to learn new-to-you knitting stitch patterns or to take a deep dive into a particular technique. Debbie Tomkies offers 100 cable stitch designs and thoughts on how to incorporate them into projects in her Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary.

Each stitch pattern is shown in a large swatch photo and with written and charted instructions. Any special stitches are included on the page. The stitches are rated on a difficulty scale of 1 to 3, and the pattern notes also indicate how many extra stitches you should add to a project if you’re going to work this cable (since cables pull the fabric closer together you need to compensate for that) as well as how many stitches and rows are in the repeat if you want to design a project yourself.

The cables are arranged into sections: classic cables, combinations, all-over panels, creative cables, motifs and panels and cabled edges and borders.

It’s fun to flip through the designs to think about projects you can add a single cable or two to or make with an allover cabled design. Or you could make swatches of different cables and sew them together into a pillow cover or a throw.

At the back of the book there’s a section on general cable knitting techniques, reading charts, working swatches and avoiding errors (though it mentions working the wrong number of rows between cable turns, it doesn’t share how to count rows between cables to avoid this mistake).

It also talks about how to design your own cables, combine cables in a project, choose the right yarn and needles and determine how many more stitches you need to cast on when working cables instead of stockinette stitch. There’s also a glossary of symbols and abbreviations you may find in cable knitting and other patterns.

The book provides a good overview of things you can do with cables, as well as some fun things you might not have tried like infinity cables and horizontal cables. It’s a great book for a designer who likes to work with cables or a knitter who wants to play with different stitches in their projects.

About the book: 176 pages, paperback, 100 stitch patterns. Published 2024 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $26.99.

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