Eric

Very true, TallTayl. I only know of 1 manufacturer who is able to produce all-natural candles at scale. Almost all of the "big boys" are using a blend. ~Eric

Thanks TallTayl, Frosting and graininess can have a lot to do with dye and fragrance, and usually indicate problems in the crystallization process as the product is cooled, generally caused by components in the fragrance oil. Graininess can generally be fixed by adding energy. Get the wax hotter, stir more aggressively, and even pouring hotter can fix this. Freedom wax can generally take it, just be sure not to cool it too quickly, or you could end up with unsightly sink-holes. A good test to see if the issue is in the wax or fragrance is to microwave several ounces of wax to a temp of 175F, add a couple drops of liquid candle dye (but not fragrance), stir well, and let it cool. If you see heavy frosting (there always seems to be slight frosting in natural soy), it could be a wax issue. Freedom Wax has been formulated to heavily reduce frosting. Hope this helps! ~Eric

I have some insight on the 464 vs Freedom Wax. Freedom Wax was built to work like 464, but without the occasional problems and "bad batches" that result in high moisture content of the 464. It's formulated with similar melt points and all-natural ingredients, but with better color retention, fragrance throw, and ease-of-use. If you are using 464 today, you will absolutely have a better user experience with Freedom. It's Amazon's #1 selling candle wax for a reason. It flat out WORKS for making all-natural candles. ~Eric

You likely won't see a difference in how the two perform for you. Use the same wick, the same fragrance load, and the same pouring temperatures for an identical result. If you see a difference at all, it will be that the Freedom Wax is much easier to use and is far more consistent batch-to-batch. Cheers! Eric