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  1. rjdaines
    Yep. I like to start at 1/8 inch
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    I'm pouring a order tomorrow., haven't done any for a week or two.
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    One one has been able to answer this question and some of us don't see any difference between cured and uncured, including me. I have had soy candles stored for months and have never experienced any noticeable change in perceived smell during burning. Others will, of course, disagree but there are so many variables here that the best thing is to try it for yourself.
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    I'd wick down to a CD 8 or CD 10, your candle will be too hot in the last half of the burn. Which brings us to melt pools, don't shoot for an early full melt pool for reasons that I just said, too hot in the last half of the burn. A thin layer of wax on the side is fine and will go away later. A layer of 1/4 inch or more suggests wicking up.
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    Actually, adding a paraffin wax (which is just as natural as soy wax) is the only thing that will boost your HT that I know of. GB states that 464 does not blend well with beeswax and they are right, I've tried it.
  7. rjdaines
    Did a small craft show this weekend, not one person asked me what my candles were made from. They were just concerned with the smell. Sold out of Frankincense and Myrrh BTW, a FO that the person sitting next to me said wouldn't sell.
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    I use 4630 all the time and don't see any of the above problems. I pour at 175 and find that HTP wicks work very well. Have never seen a crack, tops are butter smooth, and there is very little shrinkage. I'd get another sample of 4630 and see if you get the same results.
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    Mass production will always have examples like that but what percentage of that run look like that? Probably small.
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    Compared to zinc wicks they are very self trimming but still need to be trimmed when starting a burn again.
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    My current parasoy blend os 75% paraffin and 25% soy. Not sure if that is the perfect mix but it seems fine. With some FOs you do lose a little HT when compared with just paraffin.
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    180ish
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    Never needed to poke holes with 4630 but do when I make pillars with 4625.
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    I triple wick containers not pillars.
  15. rjdaines
    Not really so long as it is stored properly (cool, dry, dark).
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    For me, I just want to make candles, don't care if they are paraffin or soy. Since paraffin has worked better for me I'll stick with that. I love 4630 and even make a parasoy blend with it.
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    As far as double wicking an apothecary jar, I tried many wicks and drowning was the main issue. For me the solution was double wicking with ECO-1. Some bakery scents, like Peaks Cinnamon Buns, still kill the wick (clogging) but it is a vast improvement with 4630.
  18. rjdaines
    If you wanted to try HTP wicks then I would suggest HTP 62 or HTP 83. Knowing that tins get hot, I'd start with the HTP 62.
  19. rjdaines
    The warning label on Slatkin candles say to trim to 1/4 inch. I have found no downside to wick trimming and will always suggest it to people who purchase my candles. My warning label says to trim as well.
  20. rjdaines
    I also agree, it's my main wax.
  21. rjdaines
    I use CD wicks with 464, they work well.
  22. rjdaines
    So true. Maybe one day I'll find the time to try beeswax.
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    Love my parasoy mix, it is best of both worlds; great HT and CT, slower burn than paraffin. and none of the visual mess of soy (frosting, craters...). Only disadvantage is the pastel colors but I am doing mostly no dye these days anyway.
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    All of mine are white now.
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    If it didn't discolor I would use it.
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