Mrs. Wagner Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Hi all, I'm new to making wax melts and have even sold a few -yay me 😀. I've used both 464 and 494 and so far haven't seen much of a difference. The 464 is easier to work with and sets up nicer and after trying a blind scent test, I'm not sure if I can tell a difference in the hot or cold throw. Do any of you have any opinions? I use about 1 oz per pound of FO and have gotten good reviews from customers on the melts I made with 464.  Thanks! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 494 wax?  Never heard of that wax.....where is it from and what kind of wax is it?  Most people don't use the 464 because of it being too soft a wax and is most recommended for jar candles. You could try adding a pillar wax to the 464 or another hard wax like a paraffin.   Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Wagner Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 It's Golden Wax Melt and Tart Soy Wax, it can't be used for candles. I don't have a problem with the 464 being too soft and no one has complained to me about it. I was just wondering if anyone had any opinions on the 494, if they think the throw is better, otherwise I'll just go back to the 464 since I can use it for candles too.  Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Oh I see!  Gotcha...... I have many a time made melts using 464 as I use that wax.....I just know it's a soft wax and like you said if it is for family...why not use it?  Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Wagner Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 That's what I figured - I have the 464 in my melter now and it's just as strong as the same scent of the 494 I was using a few days ago. I also seem to get more per pound w/the 464, 8 full shells as opposed to 6. Oh, and I use 2oz per pound of FO not 1 as I said before  Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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