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I did what elfcat said and mine are close to perfect....I only let cure overnight and I have not found a scent that has not thrown yet!
I have even tried some FO's that I was having to go 12% with the 464 and they are throwing like crazy at 6% in the 6036.
I can't wait to hear what you think about it. I love it!
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I have been testing with 464 and 6036 and a cd 8 works for most of my 8 oz jj's. With like vanillas I have to wick up to a 10.
I do like the cd wicks. I have not had one mushroom yet. I tried rrd's because a friend suggested it but they ALL shroomed horribly.
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Did you notice big differences with the two wicks?
I did not notice a big difference at all. I just prefer CD's, but I always like to have a choice in case I run out or who knows what might could happen...LOL
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I finally got the wicking right on the small Libbey cube, the diameter is 3 and 1/8 inches with a LX 26 and a CD 14.
On both sizes there was some hangup on the first and second burns but it was good to go after that.
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Ahhhh... This wax is wonderful.
This scent throw from this wax is very comparable to the scent throw of 464 IMO. Great! The cranberry marmalade from CS added at 6% had a great CT/HT and I started the test burn only 1 day after pouring.
I think it is a keeper for me. Great appearance before and after the burn, NO FROST, and it's cheaper! WooHoo! The only con was I got a few wetspots. But I can handle the wetspots alot better than the frosting. I think the remedy for the wetspots might be to warm the jars before pouring or adding CO so that will be some more testing. On this initial test I was mainly testing scent throw and for the frosting but a little wick testing too.
On my first test burn, the 4oz jj's both acheived a great melt pool in two and a half hours. Nice, clean burn.
I had a nice test burn with the heart dish as well. I do think I might could wick down a size smaller than the LX 26 though.
The wicking for the small Libbey cube was not right. LOL Got to wick way up.
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I wicked most of my stronger scents in this jar with a cd 14. I add 1tsp of CO and 6% of FO per pound of 464 which might make a tad of differnece.
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I poured some testers around 8:30 this morning. The appearance is GREAT! so far anyway! Creamy appearance and smooth tops! No frosting.
I made two 4 oz jj with 6% CS Cranberry Marmalade FO and wicked with a CD 8 and a LX 16.
I also made a Libbey Heart Dish with 6% CS Mullberry FO and triple wicked with LX 26's.
And I poured a small Libbey Cube with 6% CS Peppermint Eucalyptus FO and wicked with a LX 26.
I am going to test ST with the cranberry marmalade tommorrow. I know it is great thrower and I tested that scent the next day with 464 and it was awesome. Hopefully I am close to the right wick size.
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I got my 6036 in yesterday! I am making candles today! So much testing I have lined up. Thanks elfcat for helping me get started on the right track!
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I thought it was going to be a wintery scent too, but I LOVE this scent. I do smell hints of orange.
This scent makes me feel all cozy and warm feeling.
It is a great scent thrower. I poured night before last and lit it yesterday and the scent throw was awesome. Can't wait for it to cure a bit!
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Thanks to you guys for chiming in.
I pour hotter than that -KristiWhat temp are you pouring at?
I am attempting the tempering a little different. I melted my wax to 180 add dye chip let cool. Then I melted again to 180 and added FO and poured at 155. So far so good.
I am going to try some liquid dye also.
I am also planning to try the 6036 blend too. I have not experimented with a blend and maybe that is what I am looking for plus its cheaper.
So many thoughts, so little money! LOL
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Thanks!
I am going to order 10 lbs to test. This will be my first blend of any kind, but it sounds great.
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Great creamy appearance and holds color well with no frosting.
If you do not mind me asking are you using color chips or liquid dye?
This 6036 sound like what I am looking for. I have been testing with 464 and I HATE the frosting. But the creamy smooth texture and CT/HT I love.
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Thanks for the quick reply Stella. But unfortunately I have already been through that thread and tried that and my result was NO CT/HT.
I guess I could try the liquid dye. I am such a clutz though! I will have everything colored. I guess it is worth a shot though.
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Hi all,
I have been gathering so much info from all of your posts!!! Thanks!
I have been testing GB464 and I love the wax and the throw! But I am getting terrible frosting (with EVERY color). I have done a search and read and read and have tried everything (I think) that has been posted, adding CO, lower pour temp, constant room temperature, heating jars first. Is there anything else I can try?
I am heating to 180 adding 1 tsp CO, 6% FO, and 1 dye chip per pound and pouring at around 145 in warmed jars and placing a box over the top.
It was suggested to me to try 435 that it was no change in wicking, but I have been testing so long with the 464 and would really like to make it work.
I do remember it being posted SEVERAL times that you can"t have it all.... Either the looks or the throw!!!! HAHA But I do want it all.
Thanks in advance for all your help!
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That's cool, did you get anything else to try of theirs you want to share about?
I have not formally introduced myself to this board yet and I am fairly new to candle making but I purchased some samples from Brighter Scents to test and I LOVE the Vanilla and Fresh Berries...It is unique to me and just wonderful...
Got my IGI 6036 today....now....????
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Oh tootie, I can't wait to hear your results....
Ah I would like it to be 40 degrees here..... I am in Mississippi and we are already close to the 100's..but with the humidity it feels like 200...
I am going to pour some baby magic today and see how that does. I have not tried this scent in any other wax so I have nothing to compare it to. But I have not had a bad experience with this wax yet..... Happy testing for me!!!!!