Mels Candles & More Vybar 103 5 Ounce Bag of Candle Wax Additive
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- Vybar 103 5 Ounce Bag of Candle Wax Additive
- Vybar 103 is used to enhance fragrance retention when using higher amounts of fragrance oil in candle making.
- Some additives improve scent throw, some help with discoloration, there are even additives to help extend burn time. ...
What does vybar do to candle wax?
The addition of vybar to your candle wax will make the wax more opaque. You will also notice a marbleized look to the top open portion in container candles. Vybar will also increase your candles melt point and also slightly harden your wax consistency. There are two different types of vybar depending of which type of candle you are making.
What is vybar and why do I need It?
Vybar is also used to help extend the scent throw in your candles. The addition of vybar to your candle wax will make the wax more opaque. You will also notice a marbleized look to the top open portion in container candles. Vybar will also increase your candles melt point and also slightly harden your wax consistency.
What is the use of vybar 260?
Vybar 260 is used to enhance fragrance retention when using higher amounts of fragrance oil in candle making. It is designed for use in container candle waxes, or waxes with a melt point below 130°. Vybar 260 also helps reduce mottling for a smooth surface, increase opacity, and promote uniform color distribution.
How much vybar do you put in a candle?
Recommended usage is 1/4 tsp - 1/2 tsp per pound of wax but will vary per application. Don't overdo it, though, because too much vybar can actually trap the fragrance in your candle, reducing your candle's hot throw.
Does vybar help scent throw?
Vybar is also used to help extend the scent throw in your candles. The addition of vybar to your candle wax will make the wax more opaque. You will also notice a marbleized look to the top open portion in container candles. Vybar will also increase your candles melt point and also slightly harden your wax consistency.
What does Vybar 260 do to candles?
Vybar 260 is used to enhance fragrance retention when using higher amounts of fragrance oil in candle making. It is designed for use in container candle waxes, or waxes with a melt point below 130°. Vybar 260 also helps reduce mottling for a smooth surface, increase opacity, and promote uniform color distribution.
What temperature do you add vybar to wax?
What temperature do you add Vybar to soy wax? The melting point of Vybar is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. It should be added to soy wax and melted to a minimum of 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Vybar must be added and completely melted before adding candle wax dye or fragrance oil.
Is vybar better than stearic acid?
Vybar is a polymerized olefin, and is used to replace stearic acid in candlemaking. Vybar has the ability to increase the harness of a candle without contributing to brittleness, and has the same quality of providing increased opacity and fragrance retention as stearic.
Does vybar make candles smell stronger?
Vybar is a polymer which is used primarily to aid in fragrance oil retention, although it also benefits the candle by increasing opacity and enhancing dye colors. When using vybar, wax can hold more fragrance oil without the fragrance oil separating from the mixture.
What is vybar made from?
Vybar is made of a polymer. Polymers can be natural or synthetic.
Is vybar vegan?
First, we have soy waxes that are vegan, gluten free, and natural candle waxes. This is the least expensive wax, has a fantastic cold throw, and has a cleaner burn, but it is tricky to get a great hot throw with some fragrances.
Can vybar be used in wax melts?
Vybar is often added to improve the scent throw of candles and wax melts as more oil can be retained, making it the perfect additive for extra strong fragrant candles and melts.
What is vybar polymer?
VYBAR™ NuCera's VYBAR polymers are hyperbranched polymers. The physical properties of VYBAR polymers are distinctive and depend largely on the amount and length of branching. They are typically harder than other polymers or waxes of similar melting points.
What makes candle wax harder?
When you mould with low melting temperature waxes, of 60°C (140°F) or less, you end up with too soft, badly burning, poor quality candles. How do you make your candles harder? By adding wax hardening agents, such as stearin, or clear or luster crystals, to the waxes.
Which is best wax for making candles?
Paraffin waxParaffin wax—a very inexpensive wax—is most widely used across candle brands, says Fitchl, because it can hold a high amount of fragrance and color. It also comes in various melt points, making it suitable for making many different types of candles, from containers to pillars.
What does stearic acid do to soy candles?
When stearic acid is added into your candles, it presents a longer burn time for the entire candle. Stearic acid also helps the candle smell stronger longer, and helps the oils stay fresh and compacted within the candle.
Can vybar be used in wax melts?
Vybar is often added to improve the scent throw of candles and wax melts as more oil can be retained, making it the perfect additive for extra strong fragrant candles and melts.
What does stearic acid do in candles?
Adding 2% stearic acid to the paraffin wax reduces seepage if you're using a heavy fragrance oil. But the most common reason to use the acid in candles is that it achieves a glossy finish and the hardening factor makes it take longer to burn and it magnifies the scent.
What is vybar polymer?
VYBAR™ NuCera's VYBAR polymers are hyperbranched polymers. The physical properties of VYBAR polymers are distinctive and depend largely on the amount and length of branching. They are typically harder than other polymers or waxes of similar melting points.
Is vybar vegan?
First, we have soy waxes that are vegan, gluten free, and natural candle waxes. This is the least expensive wax, has a fantastic cold throw, and has a cleaner burn, but it is tricky to get a great hot throw with some fragrances.
What is vybar in candles?
What is Vybar: The candle additive vybar is a substitute for stearic acid. Vybar is also used to help extend the scent throw in your candles. The addition of vybar to your candle wax will make the wax more opaque. You will also notice a marbleized look to the top open portion in container candles.
What is the additive in candle wax?
This additive is used in container wax only and works by increasing the number of pores in your wax. Petrolatum will also increase the oil content in a wax therefore making it creamier and softer. The addition of Petrolatum to your wax will also help the wax to adhere to the sides of its container as well as help to reduce shrinkage of the wax. This candle additive will also aid in the reduction of the melting point resulting in an end product with a longer burn time.
What is UV light inhibitor?
The same can be said about any variations of these colors as well. UV Light Inhibitor is a candle additive that helps to prevent the sun’s affect of fading or discoloration in your candles. However, it must be noted that if finished candles are set in direct sunlight, even with the addition of UV Light Inhibitor, fading will still occur.
What is the purpose of stearic acid in candles?
Stearic Acid. What is Stearic Acid: The candle additive stearic acid helps the wax shrink as it cools. This is key to remember especially if you are making candles in molds. The addition of stearic acid will help release your candle smoothly. Stearic Acid also boosts the opacity of candle wax.
Can you add vybar to wax?
This proportion provides the very best results. There is a precaution when it comes to adding vybar to your wax. Adding to much of this additive will result in trapped fragrance oil, directly meaning decreased scent throw. If fragrance oil is trapped in wax, the scent will not evaporate correctly when the candle is lit.
Is beeswax worth it?
Now, the addition of beeswax to your candle recipes can be expensive, but well worth it if you choose to go that route. How Much To Use: Beeswax can be used as the only wax in a candle, or it can also be added at 5-10% of the total amount of paraffin wax.
What is a vybar 260?
Vybar 260 - 1 lb. Vybar 260 is used to enhance fragrance retention when using higher amounts of fragrance oil in candle making. It is designed for use in container candle waxes, or waxes with a melt point below 130°. Vybar 260 also helps reduce mottling for a smooth surface, increase opacity, and promote uniform color distribution.
Does FedEx ship vybar 260?
Vybar 260 also helps reduce mottling for a smooth surface, increase opacity, and promote uniform color distribution. FedEx Ground & UPS Ground are the only compliant shipping methods allowed for this product. It will only ship to locations within the 48 contiguous United States or Canada.
What is vybar in candles?
What is Vybar: The candle additive vybar is a substitute for stearic acid. Vybar is also used to help extend the scent throw in your candles. The addition of vybar to your candle wax will make the wax more opaque. You will also notice a marbleized look to the top open portion in container candles.
Who makes vybar?
Here is Vybar information from Baker Hughes, the maker of Vybar.
What is microcrystalline wax?
What is Microcrystalline Wax: There are 2 different forms of Microcrystalline wax; hard and soft. The candle additive hard Microcrystalline wax is added to paraffin wax to harden wax therefore providing the candle with an extended burn time. The melt point for hard microcrystalline wax is over 200 degrees Fahrenheit. This candle additive can also be used as a dip wax to make mottled candles. The other type, Soft Microcrystalline wax has a lower melting wax point. This wax is used with paraffin wax to make modeled wax. The addition of this candle additive will also help the wax adhere to the containers as well.
What is the additive in candle wax?
This additive is used in container wax only and works by increasing the number of pores in your wax. Petrolatum will also increase the oil content in a wax therefore making it creamier and softer.
How much wax to add to a candle?
How Much To Use: The addition of this candle additive is added at a rate of 1/8 tsp per 16oz. of wax used.
Can you add vybar to wax?
There is a precaution when it comes to adding vybar to your wax. Adding to much of this additive will result in trapped fragrance oil, directly meaning decreased scent throw. If fragrance oil is trapped in wax, the scent will not evaporate correctly when the candle is lit.
Is beeswax worth it?
Now, the addition of beeswax to your candle recipes can be expensive, but well worth it if you choose to go that route. How Much To Use: Beeswax can be used as the only wax in a candle, or it can also be added at 5-10% of the total amount of paraffin wax.
What is vybar used for?
Vybar is the modern alternative to stearin (stearic acid). Vybar is a polymer which is used primarily to aid in fragrance oil retention , although it also benefits the candle by increasing opacity and enhancing dye colors. When using vybar, wax can hold more fragrance oil without the fragrance oil separating from the mixture. This enables the candlemaker to put twice or even three times as much fragrance oil into their mixture, causing the candles to have much better hot throw, which is a term used to descirbe the fragrance characteristics of a candle while it is burning. There are two types of vybar. Vybar 103 is used for harder, higher melt point waxes such as pillar and votive waxes. Vybar 260 is used for softer, lower melt point waxes such as container waxes. Recommended usage is 1/4 tsp - 1/2 tsp per pound of wax but will vary per application. Don't overdo it, though, because too much vybar can actually trap the fragrance in your candle, reducing your candle's hot throw.
What is the easiest candle to make?
Container Candles. This is, by far, the most popular style of candle and also is the easiest type of candle for a beginner to make. Because container candles are poured directly into the container from which they will be burned, there is no need for the wax to be hard and able to support itself while burning.
What is wax tart?
Tarts are similar to a votive candle in that they do not have to be as hard as a pillar candle but they still require some shrinkage so they can be removed from a mold. You will need a wax that is firm but has a low enough melting point so that it can melt in a warmer.
How many different waxes are there in candle making?
Many people are surprised to learn that we carry over 25 different waxes. Each wax is different and is designed for a certain purpose.
What is base paraffin wax?
Any wax described as a base paraffin is just that... a base product, generally at a lower price, with no performance enhancing additives blended in at the time of manufacture. Additives such as vybar will likely need to added in order to achieve the best results. Click the following link to browse our wax additives.
What is UV stabilizer?
Also known as UV Inhibitor, UV Protectant, and UV Absorbant. This additive is used to help protect candles from fading due to the exposure to UV light rays. Fragrance oils can also cause colors to fade/change. UV Stabilizer helps to prolong the fading process, but will not completely eliminate it.
Do votive candles need to be hard?
Votive Candles. Because they are placed into a holder for burning, votive candles do not need to be as hard as pillar candles. However, votive wax needs to be able to release from votive molds, so some shrinkage is still required. Some votive waxes require more than one pour and others require only a single pour.
Why not add too much vybar?
Do not add too much Vybar because it won’t allow your fragrance to evaporate easily when the candle is burning.
Why add a candle creamer?
This additive helps to reduce the was melting point and increase its oil content. That makes the candle creamier so it will adhere to containers.
What colors discolor candles?
The colors which have the tendency to discolor are blue, burgundy, violet (or any combination of these colors). Add 1/8 tsp UV light inhibitor per half a kilo wax. Avoid setting candles in direct light as fading will occur. Let us know if you are using a different additives and share your experiences.
How much vybar per pound of wax?
Vybar enhances fragrances & color quality, increases hardness and surface gloss, and also helps reduce air bubbles and mottling. Recommended usage is 1/4 - 1/2 tsp per pound of wax. For use with waxes that have melting points BELOW 130°F. This additive is NOT necessary when using our waxes since they are blends that already contain this additive.
Can you use vybar with soy wax?
A: We do not normally recommend using Vybar with soy wax as Vybar is a paraffin based product & the 464 already contains soy based additives too it. Adding more additives could end up hurting the wax.
Does 4627 have vybar?
A: You can, but keep in mind that the 4627 does already contain Vybar. If you add more, you only want to a very small amount (about 1/4th of a teaspoon per pound of wax). If you add too much, it can end up hurting the wax and hindering the scent throw.
Can you use soy wax in a vybar?
A: We do not normally recommend Vybar with soy wax since it is a paraffin based product and using too much of it could end up hurting the wax. With soy wax, we recommend using one tablespoon of cold pressed coconut oil per pound of soy wax. That will help spread of the molecules of the soy wax since it is so dense and help release the fragrance oil a bit easier. If you aren't already, we also recommend allowing your soy wax candles to cure for a week before burning.
