FaithfulScenter Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I poured several different combo's today, all paraffin, and all but one containing Vybar. My first time playing with additives. I don't know if it is where I haven't poured in a while or what, but man, the cold throw is amazing!!! You open the clamshell and it knocks you down!! I'm trying so hard to wait until tomorrow to start testing, it's gonna take forever to test out all these combos.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 All of the combos are wax combos? Also new FO's or stand bys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Please post the results.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Please post the results....Yes, please. This^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Yes please keep us posted on how your testing goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 They are all stand-bys. I'm not testing any new FO's until I get settled on a wax combo. The 4 scents are Bourbon Toasted Pecan (tri) Country Bumpkin (ng) Iced Oatmeal Cookies (ds) and my own blend Sunshine. I will definitely keep you all posted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Tell us a little about what waxes you blended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Blend 1) Straight paraffin votive wax with 1/2 tsp vybar per pound. Blend 2) 60% straight paraffin with 40% 4625 and 1/2 tsp Vybar pp. Blend 3) 60% Straight Paraffin container wax with 40% 4625 and 1/2 ts pp Vybar. Blend 4) 4625 with 1/4 tsp Vybar pp. Blend 5) Straight 4625. I also made a Country Bumpkin candle with the straight paraffin container wax with 1/2 tsp Vybar pp. I will do my first burn in the morning.I have noticed that Blend 2 seems to have better CT, and blend 1 will not release from the clamshell very easily. Also, I just couldn't take it anymore. I had to throw some melts in this evening. I usually do an overnight test, so this time I started with it! I have Blend 2-Country Bumpkin in the kitchen, it's been in for an hour, and I can smell it strongly in the living room. I also put some Blend 2-Sunshine in the bathroom, but I haven't been back to check it.I'll update again in the morning, I'm off to bed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Where the heck did I put the Vybar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Where the heck did I put the Vybar?I am sitting here wondering why I do not have any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Unbelieveable that you don't! You're slipping girl!I am sitting here wondering why I do not have any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 NO kidding!!Now I have to figure out if I have waxes (of course I do! haha!) that match up to what little missie is testing here so that I can at least test these variables through her. Really my 385,083 combinations are enough for me to manage..haha! I just got out what I will be testing today. Boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Maybe it's the Vybar itself that's creating the great CT? I hope blend #5 is as strong as the rest, it might be the FOs & not the Vybar. If lazy would wake up we'd know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I am hoping that it is the vybar. Seriously, she is sleeping the day away. Well, she does have a husband, house and a whole bunch kids to manage, but still. We need information here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 While I wait, I will go see where to get vybar. Hopefully someplace where I also want to place a new FO order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Candle Cocoon, while you're there join her forum & try some of her FOs. There's a few bakery types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Well, next on my list to try are Candlewic, Connie's and Millcreek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 ...and now I need a spreadsheet or calculator to add up mp of all my wax combos to know WHICH vybar to get. This is the weekend and I try not to do math when I am not at work! haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Get both, you know you might be trying even more waxes sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Well shoot I am all out of vybar. I guess I will have to order some and try it out for myself. Ahhhhhhhhhh the quest continues for the strongest and longest burning melts:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Get both, you know you might be trying even more waxes sooner or later.Who? ME????Ahhhhhhhhhh the quest continues for the strongest and longest burning melts:cheesy2:INDEED!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Now I am puzzled. I use IGI waxes and I went out to their website and it discusses additives to the wax. I actually read spec sheets and cannot discern what additives.eta:It also seems clear that I would not add it if I go with one of the parasoy blends I have been making and testing. Hmm... Edited February 2, 2013 by justajesuschick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Couldn't hurt to try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Am going to dig mine out ETA: We just have to be a little careful since too much vybar can actually bind up the FO to cause a reverse affect. Ask me how I know Edited February 2, 2013 by jeanie353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 How much is too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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