PurpleFeather Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I am using a 50/50 mix of GB 464 with IGI 4627. (Gave up on all soy). Apart from the 4627 being like a big blob of vaseline, I really like this combo. Poured beautifully, nice burn, etc. I decided to go for it, and put 2oz per lb of FO, which is the max for both of these waxes. I'm using an ECO 10 wick, in an 8oz square mason jar, which is working well, but around hour 3, the flame gets big, and it starts to soot. I don't think I could go any smaller without tunneling. So, my question is, should I seek out a different wick, or is it more likely that I've gone too gung-ho with the FO, and should cut back to the standard 1oz/lb? I have some other wicks on hand, so I'd take wick suggestions, too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I would say cut back on the FO. 2oz pp is really pushing it and truthfully just a waste of FO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Absolutely way too much FO! I never use more than 1 oz./lb. Also your wick may be too big, have you tried smaller sizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleFeather Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm definitely going to cut back on FO, but is there another wick recommendation? I am getting ZERO scent throw with this candle. I also thought about cutting back on the 4627. When I used all 464 with a CSN wick, I wasn't thrilled with the look/burn, but the throw was at least good. I do have a CD sampler pack, I thought about trying one of those. I am determined to get this eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I tried 4627/soy and found nothing there that worked. No matter what percentages or whether I used zinc, cd or lx. If you want to use about 8% fo try 1.25 oz and see if that works for you and try a zinc but forget vanilla based fragrances. You could try a week of curing before testing or just scrap that formula and go with something else. HTH Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) I never had much luck with eco's - they shroomed and sooted like crazy with my wax. maybe a cd 14? I've used the 464 but never tried the other wax. Edited April 7, 2014 by nursenancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleFeather Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Off topic a little, but I have to ask....what does HTH mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Node11 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Off topic a little, but I have to ask....what does HTH mean? Hope this helps or hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleFeather Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 ah....that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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