sawdustcottage

I hope I can explain this correctly: When I check info on wick sizes it'll say 51-21-18 2 1/2" - 3 1/2" containers; 60-44-18 3"-4" containers My question is, are those "inches" they are talking about the diameter (width) of the container?? Like a regular size pint jelly/mason jar I have no problem with, but am curious as to HOW those dimensions are measured. Do you measure the circumference around the jar with a sewing measuring tape? I have made a couple quart size mason jar candles for myself and am trying to find the right wicks (using J300). But not sure how to calculate the "inches" of the containers. Help!

I do have other wax for when I make my molds, I just wondered if you could "mix" the two together without any problems: J223 on bottom and then the embeds on top ( IGI 4786- that's what I use too) didnt know if the wick would burn correctly - to hot/not hot enough) having both these waxes in the same container.

I have not worked with wax embeds IN a container candle. (I have poured in the past, my own little fruit & cookie shapes to stick on top of my sundae candles). I use J223 (and now J300 until I use this batch up) and wondered if I could make my candles the way I always do, but add embeds to the top of the candle in the jar? Do embeds come scented (if I buy them already made)? Do they burn OK? I just thought it might be a nice change, plus make a cute an appealing looking candle, having fruit wax embeds (like strawberries) sitting above my strawberry scented candles, etc... And if this can be done, approximately how much should I pour of my J223 or J300? Thanks everyone!

Is it only the J 50? I have been posting about my problems with the J300 (I've never used it before this past week) and I was wondering if something was wrong with this wax? (I have to top off and it just seems to look "stranger" ,than when I top off the J223 that I always use). I'm not new to candle making and really wondered to myself if the Astorlite waxes are now different in some way. Hmm!

I had not thought of the "cooling" part. It is a bit cool in the kitchen (but then again, it's cool in the summer in the kitchen with the air conditioner cranked on)............. I will try the oven and see what happens. I had to chuckle when I attempted (yesterday) to try and use a heat gun (blow dryer in my case) to get rid of the slight sink-hole on the candles. What a mess!! I made more of a mess than I ever imagined. I kept hoping that no one in the family was watching me in there I have been making candles for a few years and I have never had problems before. That's what I get for trying something different. I'll stick with my J223 (but I have a load of J300 to go through first).

I'm Still having problems with this wax.... Over the weekend I made several more candles with the J300, regular pint jars. Had to top off each one. I read several different supplier's "directions/heating" temperatures, as well as Astrolite's information. One place said to heat the wax to 200 degrees and pour at 180 degrees. Others said to heat to 190 degrees and pour at 150-160 degrees. I tried these and STILL had to top off. I am going to stick with what I know best: J223 Don't know what I am doing wrong! And I noticed on a couple of the candles I poured, after they sat a few hours, 2 of them had a small tiny crack near the wick. ??

It figures! (J300 going away). I got mine from a place I always ordered my wax from, but he is going out of business in a couple weeks. Wonder if it (Astorlite) is getting rid of it (J300) permanently , or is it just BC?

I haven't poured past the lines at the top of the jar and the sink holes aren't really big.......... but they are there and NOT flat. I poured another test candle this morning in a wide mouth kerr jar and there was a "slight" dip, nothing major, but still a "dip", so topped it off with the remaining wax I set aside just -in-case. Don't know what I am doing wrong.

I have been a die hard J223 user and love it. I just received J300 and have not used this before. I read up on it and saw that it "supposedly" does not require a topping off, if it's a single color candle. I poured a test candle last night into a pint regular mouth canning jar and it DID require topping off. I heated the wax to the temp it said to, and my jar was warmed as well. Wonder if using a wide mouth would be different?? This wax looks so smooth and pretty and cold throw is great. I went with J300 this time because I really wanted to get away from the topping off, but might just stick with the J223. Anyone have any info/advice as to topping off? (I also am testing the wick with this wax.... 51-32-18z. With J223 I always use 44-32-18 with no problems so I hope this wick does well). Thanks ALL!

The J223 does last much longer when I pour it into a small 4oz jar or baby food jar, than the votive wax does. 8-10 hours is about what I have gotten out of the tarts (votive) but I had been curious as to other people's experience with them. Thanks!

What is the approxiamte lenght of time a 1 oz tart throws off scent? I drop them into a little jar & heat 'em on an electric warmer and have done so for years. But it seems that they lose their scent quicker now-a-days. I use j223 (if I make 4 oz wickless) and a votive wax when I use the 1 oz mold. Thanks all!

I normally was geting my J223 from a supplier in WA and he told me they (Astorlite) were not going to be producing it any longer, along with the IGI. So when I checked out Peak, and heard something similar I figured I was out of luck (until I saw the performance blend). Hooray.

Hi All, It has been a while since I have been on here (and had to re-register in fact) but this new look is great. I was surprised to hear that Astorlite is going the way of the dinosaurs (?)........ and freaked out a bit over it. (I love the J223). So I ordered the new performance something or other from Peak and it looks and feels like the J223. Has anyone used this? I havent poured anything yet (I just rec'd the wax yesterday but have an order for 25 candles so I'll be using it SOON).