Question : Can this additive be used with both natural and paraffin waxes?
Answer : Yes, it can be used in both natural and paraffin waxes.
Question : What is the recommended usage percentage?
Answer : The recommended usage is 0.5 to 2% maximum.
Question : What other applications can this additive be used for?
Answer : This additive can also be used to enhance scent throw and increase melt point for better candle durability during shipping.
Question : According to the recommendations of .5 - 2%, is that percentage per pound of wax?
Answer : It would be 0.5 - 2% of your mix. For example, for 1 pound of wax you should use from 0.08 oz to 0.32 Oz of Vybar.
Question : Is this Vybar 103 or Vybar 260?
Answer : This is Vybar 103. However, we are listing Vybar 260 shortly in a matter of weeks.
Question : Cuantas bolitas hay que poner por cada 1 libra de cera?
Answer : Hay que poner un 1% a 2% en la mezcla. Hay que pesarlo por 10 libras de parafina, se le pone 1.6 Oz de aditivo.
Question : What is different between 260 and 103? If using organic soy wax and goal is to make it harder while using molds.
Answer : 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.
Question : Can it be used for parablend 600 or IGI?
Answer : Yes. Our Vybar enhances fragrances and increases the melt point of any type of wax.
Question : When is the right time to add this to candle wax? I use paraffin wax. At the start of melting? After oil? Before oil? Thanks.
Answer : It is the first thing you add once your wax has been melted to the proper temp. Stir it in for a couple minutes like you do dye and oils.
Question : What is the difference between Vybar 103 and Vybar 260?
Answer : Vybar 103 has a higher melt point, so it will increase the hardness of any wax blend. Vybar 260 is a lower melt point and is mainly used in coco or soy blends.
Question : Can this be used with Coconut Apricot creme wax for a better scent throw? If so, what would be a good ratio?
Answer : Yes, our Vybar 103 would provide a better scent throw. For the ratio, it would depend on the fragrance percentage you are using. We recommend from 0.3% to 0.5% of Vybar 103 if you are adding 8% to 10% fragrance.
Question : Can this be used with Suave Smooth by Direct Candle Supply? It is a blend para soy blend.
Answer : Yes, it works! We suggest using 1 to 2% of Vybar.