After studying these boards (using the search ALOT!) and researching everything I can find about soy, I am to the point where I am ready to start pouring my first candles at the end of next week or so! I ordered some FO's from CS late last night, since they have free shipping (Sage & Pomegranate, Honeysuckle Jasmine, Cool Citris Basil, Vanilla Hazelnut and Fig Tree-seemed to have good reviews for the 415 and 464, but I know i have to test, test, test). I am ordering a scale today, and will pick up a Presto Pot next week. I do have a couple questions concerning the waxes I have choosen to test. Since I can pick up wax at the Candlemakers Store (about an hour away), I have decided to test the GB415, 444 and 464. I know that the 415 is 100% soy wax with no additives. My question is what is the main difference between the 444 and 464 (I know they both have additives)? I know they have different melt points and the 444 can hold more FO but is that the only difference? Also, I am concerned after reading that some people have trouble with some of the waxes becoming pitted, bumpy and/or rough after burning, is this just natural with this wax (I think I read this about the 444 and 464). I really would like a smooth top before and after burning. I am going to buy some coconut oil to experiment with also, but my FIRST tests will be without adding anything additional to the wax in order to see how it does, except the FO (which I will start out with 1 oz. pp). Also should I go ahead and order some UV Inhibitor? Does the UV Inhibitor have any bearing on the burn? I do not plan on adding any dyes to my candles. I like a nautral or white candle. I am going to use 8 oz tumblers, both clear(2.5" opening) and frosted (2 5/8" opening) to see which I like best. (Since I can get them also at the Candlemakers Store-although I wish they had a 3 or 4 oz votive in the same style-I may to drive to Lancaster, Ohio and check out Yes Supplies one of these days, or see what the shipping would be compared to driving). After reading about wicks I am going to get a dozen of each CD wicks (sizes 8-20), and also I and getting a dozen each of HTP 62, 73, 83, 93, 104 and 105. Does anyone else have a suggestion to any other wicks I should pick up, or order? Or should I test these and then decide whether to order different ones? I want a variety in order to have options to find that "perfect" wick and wax combo. Wow, I didn't mean to ramble on, and on. But is there anything I am missing? Or additional advise. This forum has been such a great find, I am glad to find a place with people that have so much knowledge!
