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2 hours ago, bfroberts said:

4630 can vary a bit from batch to batch regardless of supplier.  Most of the time it is pretty consistent, but I’ve had soft gooey 4630 as well as firm 4630. Usually a wick adjustment is not necessary, but it’s always possible, so I do make one small tester candle every time I open a new case to be sure.  I do the same with all waxes.

 

You don’t need to use more than 6% FO. I may round up slightly just for convenience but I never use more than 7%, ever. There’s no need,  and more FO really doesn’t make the candle stronger IME.  The FOs you mentioned throw great at 6% in 4630.

Thanks for the feedback. So excited to try this stuff!

2 hours ago, Forrest said:

You shouldn't have a problem with 4630 being inconsistent. In my very limited experience having the right size wick is more important than the type, but I also used CD wick with 4630. If you search this forum for "wick list" there was a thread that contains my wick list according to size. It has helped me to get my wick size right, but it only goes up to a CD10.  Between the wick list and learning to do a wickectomy  finding the right wick has become much easier.

Was going to check that out last night and forgot, thanks for the reminder!

10 hours ago, bfroberts said:

I think you are on the right track.  If memory serves, I think I used a lot of HTP 63s with 6006 in the jelly jars, but that’s been a long time back. I most recently used Eco 1 & 2 in that jar.  
 

BINGO on the bad info found on YouTube, etc.  The majority of new chandlers seem to be learning through those channels and spreading the info like wildfire, and that’s a scary thought.

SO scary. I was literally wondering last night if this year we would see a spike in candle related fires. Maybe the misinformation's always been out there and I'm just too new to candle making. BUT, YouTube and social media in general, seem to be amplifying it to a whole other level. I've learned to take all guidance on FB with a grain of salt hehe. Strictly there for fragrance suggestions and inspiration now. SO GLAD I've found this forum. Thank you guys for your help!

I just ordered some 4630 from Candle Science to play around with. I've noticed with other waxes, there are inconsistencies between companies. Does anyone get their 4630 from Candle Science and have good results with consistency? 

I have various HTP sizes, zincs, and just ordered an LX sample pack, are there any other wicks I should consider trying in this wax? I'm also currently using 9 ounce straight side jars.

I plan to start with a baseline of 6% fragrance load using fragrances that I know are strong throwers in parasoy (Macintosh Apple, Caribbean Teakwood, Egyptian Amber). I do have a few fragrances that are rather light in parasoy, (Lovespell, Raspberry Sangria, Jamaica Me Crazy, Sea Salt and Orchid)...Would it be feasible to assume I'm going to need a load higher than 6% with these lighter fragrances? If so, would 8% be a good starting point or will that high of a load cause too much sooting issues? I know you will run into soot no matter what wax used, but I also know paraffin is more prone to it especially with a higher fragrance load. 

I've read a few mentions here of CBL-125 from Candlewic being basically the same thing as 4630, is this true?

Thanks in advance for any input or information you may have. It is greatly appreciated!

5 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

Sounds like a good plan. You can always go up! 
 

Depending on the FO and particular case of 6006 that may be perfect, too big or too small 😜

You aren’t lying about “particular case”. I’ve gotten thick Vaseline type 6006 and then I’ve gotten much harder more dry and flaky 6006 (has only happened with one specific vendor though thankfully). 

Hello all! New to the forum, have been dabbling in candle making since November of 2019. I've come to the conclusion that Facebook groups and 99% of those on YouTube are filled with horrible information and guidance. HTP 93's and 104's are just too damn big for a small jelly or straight sided jar no matter what anyone says! I've been using 6006 with a 10% fragrance load and am now realizing it may not be the best course of action. I'm going to make some wickless testers using a 6% fragrance load and drop wick test them. I have HTP's and Zinc's on hand (both from The Flaming Candle as well as 44-28-18 zinc's from Natures Garden as TFC doesn't carry them). Another note to add, all of my fragrances are from Candle Science. I'm thinking for my first round of testing I'm going to drop in an HTP 52. Does that wick seem like a good starting place in this jar? Roughly 2.7in in diameter.