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11 hours ago, Forrest said:

I should mention that I've been having sooting problems. I believe they are due to overwicking, this wax seems like small wicks.

Thanks for the heads up. I plan on using zinc wicks to start with. Love my zincs.

Glad to see some notes on this wax as I am contemplating testing it. My current wax supplier has been out of wax for almost 5 months now. Second time they did that to me and definitely the last! Are you still digging this wax? 

12 hours ago, RichardLOZ said:

Will they still be too busy if what they made contributes to burning someone's house down........

exactly!

On 12/31/2021 at 12:05 PM, bfroberts said:

The FB groups irritate me so I joined a couple of “professional candle maker” groups.  They aren’t much better.  An unbelievable amount of “why did my candle do this?” questions regarding excessive soot, broken containers, tunneling, etc. My favorite comments are the “I am too busy for all that testing” when asked if they tested a new case/FO/wick/whatever.  That one is especially fun when combined with “why did my candle do this?”

"too busy for all that testing" has got to be the MOST ignorant, careless and plain selfish statement ever! Blows my mind!! Whoever thinks they're "too busy" for testing shouldn't even be in this business! 

On 12/26/2021 at 9:16 PM, Soy-N-Suds said:

Be careful trying to help they usually get mad if you try to give advice. I have 21 years of candle making and learned by trial and error. I've thought sharing would spare others mistakes I've made but it didn't work that way. 🤷‍♀️

Funny how that works out, eh? LOL

It amazes me that someone who literally is still a newbie will argue with someone who is well educated in candlemaking. You can't argue with those who are unwilling to learn and think they already know it all. I've been making candles for close to 20 years and truth be told...I am STILL learning even with the experience I've collected over these last 20 years. The learning NEVER stops. But to me that is the fun part of it all. I also learned to leave those who think they know it all to their own devices. 

Don't. Even. Get. Started. On. Facebook. Candlemaking. Groups. 

2021 has really been testing my patience. HOLY 💩

13 hours ago, anncal said:

This looks like it could be perfect!  Do you find that the scents don’t stick to it after washing?  That’s been my only concern with plastics

I never had any problems with this. I immediately wipe after pouring and use rubbing alcohol for a second wipe down. Then wash wish Dawn (blue)  HTH

The 4 lb metal pour pots are useless to me. I use a large pitcher mostly. They come in different sizes. Check US Plastics. https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=115049&catid=682&clickid=popcorn

16 minutes ago, Belinda said:

I wonder if 4786 has 4794 mixed in with it? Is this the wax from CW that can be use in containers and shapes?

Yup that's the one. I know of numerous chandlers who also use 4794 for containers. Makes a kick butt candle but since it shrinks it tends to rattle in a container. I think Thompson Candle Co uses it as well.

Bill told me a few years ago that 4794 is used as a base for CBL 129  Makes great candles and the second pour is worth it IMO. It does ripple most of the time for tarts/melts in my experience. I emailed with Bill about this and he suggested adding more oil (FO) which I haven't tried. Apparently when a batch ripples it's on IGI's end with too much of an additive. 

1 hour ago, moonshine said:

What the heck is 454….I can’t keep up anymore with the new stuff - I used to know all the waxes with the exception of most paraffins a few years back- now I can’t make heads or tails out of what they are coming out with 

good to know…. not to try 

THIS! lol

On 9/10/2021 at 1:32 PM, blacktieaffair said:

My favorites would be ( although it is not everything that I use but what do you use mostly ) Donkey Milk from CS and CC Premium from WSP. Of course I also used the honey ale, triple butter, and aloe.

The triple butter from CS? Does it lather well? I've been wanting to try it. 

13 hours ago, NightLight said:

They deliver in one day to me, so it’s kinda of a win. Trying a slab to see if it’s better than 6006.

Just got a slab and it’s a hard slab not buttery soft so will see how it performs.

Same for me. I'm in CT. Shipping is just a little outrageous with them wanting 28$

let us know how it goes

5 hours ago, NightLight said:

I’m going to test this wax because I hate almost all the waxes out there. 4627, 6006, 4630 seem like they need updating. Flaming paraffins are only ok. Constant battle and tweaking.

I'm tempted too. Hate ordering from C&S though.

Thanks again

I completely understand! 100%. 

Will do  Thank you!

Yes I see that and can edit it. I was referring to the box on the left hand side where it says Converted right under the Profile box. I guess it moved over from the old forum?

this is what's in mine:

 

CONVERTED

is there a way to edit that? It still has my old info from years ago when I first joined and needs a update. LOL

On 9/9/2021 at 12:07 AM, ErronB said:

Alpine Balsam and Nordic Nights are the only 2 new ones I tried, both horrible IMO.

 

I haven't tried the newer Blended waxes because the last one I tried (their soy pillar blend) I thought it was awful. I thought it was supposed to be one of the waxes I'd already tested under a different name but I was wrong.

 

I probably won't try the parasoy because every batch of different waxes I've received lately that include soy are unusable for me, sticking to straight paraffin now.

I have to agree on Alpine Balsam and Nordic Night. I wasn't impressed. Seems to me they're "run of the mill" kinda scents. 

I'm almost there with you on the soy or para soy blends....geesh anything soy has been a royal PITA this year for me. I get one step ahead and next burn I fall 8 back. LOL

I put all things soy/soy blend away and am working with paraffin blends for the season. My patience is hanging by a string...a teeny tiny, thin, wirey string right now. Blah.

forgot one...Sugared Chestnuts....I love it! It's not sweet like the name would suggest though. It's definitely nutty and you have to get it into some wax to appreciate it's full potential. OOB I wasn't impressed but in wax it's fantastic.

Haven't tried the wax but did try some of the new FO's. The Red Plum Baklava is amazing in paraffin...haven't tested in para soy or straight soy yet. The Ginger & Spice is yummy OOB and I just poured it yesterday. Love the Nordic Light OOB too. Gotta get that poured today. The Alpine Balsam smells like cheap bathroom freshener to my nose so that's a no from me. LOL

I have a slab of it here bit haven't messed with it yet. Personally I refuse to go over 10% in any wax. 10% is pushing it for me. If a wax NEEDS 18% to perform well then it's not for me. If/When I do get around to testing it I will start with 8%.

On 1/28/2021 at 8:04 AM, KrisS said:

 

The hand-feel on the tart with the blend I did feels nice, not that anyone else will be stroking my tarts. (I just made things weird, but you know what I mean--sometimes the tarts feel greasy/sticky/weird.)

I am literally LOL over here

rule of thumb is if it's dishwasher safe it should be safe for candles  camping mugs (enamel ware) make great coffee cup candles too