Soy Wax

[Lyle]

Has anyone used soy wax to coat their felt wads? I saw a utube video where he soaked his wads in nothing but soy wax. Most of the time it is a combination of beeswax and tallow, or some slight variation. Any ideas or thoughts?

[Captainkirk]

I've used pure olive oil before. Never heard of soy wax.

[ShotgunDave]

I've never heard of soy wax either. Gonna have to investigate a little.

[Hawg]

I've heard of it but don't know anything about it. Olive oil works.

[mazo kid]

Soy wax and soy wax candles are common here, lots of soy bean growers. I have never heard of it being used for soaking the felt wads in though. Maybe buy a soy wax candle, melt it down and try it. I don't know how well it would mix with other ingredients to thin it; maybe olive oil would work. Did the guy in the YouTube video give any observations about using it?

[Lyle]

Hopefully the link to YouTube will work. He didn’t mix it with anything.

[ShotgunDave]

Gotta love Blackie. He's pretty knowledgeable about BP.

[mazo kid]

I agree, I always enjoy Blackie and his topics. However, he never does verify that he is using a soy wax candle, as those ingredients are not listed. I would guess that it is soy wax, or a soy wax product since petroleum products are not listed either.
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[mazo kid]

If the candle container doesn't state soy wax anywhere, I would be skeptical. Every soy wax candle I have seen says so quite plainly on the label. If you have a Hobby Lobby in your area, they carry a 2 pound package of plain soy wax chips for $10.00. Other places carry candles, but most are scented and cost around $12.00, for a lot less wax. Personally, I have enough tallow and beeswax for a few lifetimes worth of lube

[Lyle]

I bought some soy wax at a local craft store. $10 a pound for flakes. Next time out shooting I will try using a flake as a wax pill. I have read interesting reviews about using wax pills made of bees wax and lard.

[mazo kid]

We will be waiting for your test results!