Does anyone still use NG's Joy wax?

[sidlesup]

I've read and re-read the older threads, but nothing new in years.

 

Anyone still with Joywax? 

 

I am making candles for personal use, and although I adore the way it looks and pours, the HT is inconsistent. I know I am one of the variables, but having only tested one wax, I don't know what's reasonable to expect.

 

I was addicted to Tyler candles before I decided to make my own, and my HT definitely isn't knocking me over the way theirs does.

 

Thanks!

[Ravens]

I noticed that also, and because of its inconsistency I quit using it. Also, it is a proprietary wax, and let's just say that I've been burned by a proprietary wax experience, lol  Soooo, no more PW for me! 

I now stick with the IGI paraffin waxes. 

[lauralea]

I am new to candle making, started last fall with GB 464 and Joy Wax. I decided to go with Joy Wax over the 464 because they always came out  with really nice tops and stayed a creamy white.  I don't plan to color my candles and the 464 after burning, turned a tannish color a lot of the time. I am getting very good HT using only the fragrances that are known to throw.  I have 7 fragrances tested now in tins that have excellent hot and cold throw.  I used the guide at the top of this thread for fragrance oils and have stuck with getting only those.

[sidlesup]

Thanks Lauralea! I think I make testing harder on myself because I make these mad scientist concoctions. I don't seem to be able to try just one oil. So if it doesn't throw, I don't know if it's something I did or one of the 5-10 oils I blended.

 

You mean the FO's in soy thread that's pinned? I need to look through it again. I think I have almost every NG fragrance made. Do you buy from other FO suppliers as well or stick with NG?

 

I agree-I'd love to stick with the wax because it's gorgeous! (I don't color either.)

Edited May 20, 2014 by sidlesup

[sidlesup]

And thank you for your input Ravens!

 

 

I've been eyeing the IGI 6006, but I want to stick with a mostly soy blend. Because...I don't know. I have it in my head for some reason.

Edited May 20, 2014 by sidlesup

[lauralea]

Yes, I use the FO guide that is pinned at the top of the thread.  These are the fo's I have tested that throw well.  Vanilla Hazelnut from Peaks.  Moonlight Path from Peaks.  Carribean from NG.  Coco Mango from NG. Butt Naked from NG. Coconut Cabana from NG.

[sidlesup]

Thank you so much Lauralea!

[lauralea]

What wicks are you using?  I use the CD wicks.  I experimented with zinc, hemp, and eco but they did not do that well. 

[sidlesup]

I've been experimenting with CDs, zincs and HTPs. I also have hemp wicks, but I overwicked a tester so much it scared me away from them for a while.

 

I seem to have the best luck with zincs so far. I have trouble getting CDs, even when they cool correctly centered, wanting to slide around in the wax a little. That may also be a symptom of my general trend towards overwicking, no matter how much I comb this forum and check the tables. Need to work on that.