Dixie

Hello,

I just ordered 4 pounds of this stuff yesterday. All the hype I just have to try it. My question is however, I never worked with a wax that comes in lock form as a matter of fact since Im a newby the only wax that I have tested so far is the EZ Soy that comes in flake form.

Any tips suggestions or tools i need to know about when I try to meausure this stuff out?

does it come in 1 pound slabs?

how do you cut it?

is it easy to cut and measure?

Thanks for your help

Dixie

If it's a great burn, I'd be okay with double wicking. Where are you getting your status jars?

I just got the click and ship notification from wick it... hopefully I can try them next week.

Dixie

Yes in the 70/30 blend. It is perfect.

Dixie

That's what I'm hoping for, single wicks in my 12.5 oz. status jars. The wicks I'm using now almost get it, but they don't clean up the hangup even on the 5th or 6th burn. I hate to double wick.

Dixie

That is about 1.4 ounces (slightly less) to every pound of wax. Approximately 8.6%.

Dixie

May I how many oz. of FO per pound you are using of wax? I working on this. Use J223 and CD wicks. I think I have to go up at least 3 wick sizes than normal but I agree, what a throw! Just not getting the burn quite right just yet.

Dixie

I just poured this FO less than 24 hours ago. It is in a 12 oz metro jar with 2 wick-it 725's. Oh let me tell you that my house is a 2 story 2700 sq foot home. I have it burning in my kitchen and I could smell it in my upstairs bathroom which is at the opposite end of my house. I am using 70/30 blend. I only wish I could get this kind of throw from all my FO's. That is my goal. It is not blowing me out of the house but I can smell it everywhere. Just an FYI.

Dixie

My laundry room is so full of candle stuff we are moving. I know what you mean.

Dixie

Bumping up for an answer.

Dixie

I was wondering as well.

Dixie

Cherry Blossom from RA.

Dixie

I am interested also.

Dixie

BCN has really nice frosted plastic tealight boxes that hold 1 dozen tealights.

Dixie

Try going down one size. The 700 series is for soy/veg waxes and they may burn a little hotter than the 600 series. The recomendation for that size jar for the 700 series would be for soy, I use a blend and I go much lower than the recommended sizes for my wax.

Dixie

They probably turn your walls black.

Dixie

I do not use that brand but for my 50/50 you can burn the next day.

Dixie

Hi. Why are they your wick of choice? They burn well, no mushrooms, no flickering, lots of sizes to choose from? The CDNs are working fairly good for me as I think I can find more inbetween sizes than the HTPs have. But, sometimes they just won't work how I want them to. Did it take a long time to recieve the samples? I requested some on-line and it seems like it was quite a while back. But, waiting is always hard. Are these the ones you have to buy 1000 at time? Just wondering. Beth

Dixie

Has anyone tried the wickit series 700 wicks? I just got their samples and will let everyone know how they work for me in my 100% soy. I'm wondering how they will compare to the cd wicks. Let me know if anyone has used them and how they have worked for you.

Thanks,

Dixie

I measure it out for each individual batch, because some colors need a bit more, some a bit less. Some candles don't get any color added at all; depending on the fo, sometimes I can get away with adding no UV inhibitor to uncolored batches.

Dixie

Too funny!

Dixie

I have not had to. I use 1/2 tsp per lb and do not have any wicking problems. I have also made batches of wax before and forgot to add UV and the candles still burned fine on same wicking.

geek

Dixie

PM me your address Michael and I will send you an oz of the finest Patchouli for candles known to man. Guaranteed to blow your mind, baby.

Dixie

www.tayloredconcepts.com has them in the votive size.

Dixie

I use both the 8 oz and 12.5 oz sizes.

Dixie

What temperature do you pour tealights at?

(Pre-blend container wax)

Connie:confused:

Dixie