Ravens Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 For those of you who use CBL 125, how long do you let it cure? Also, I am testing zinc and HTP wicks. Which wick do you prefer? I've always used zinc with the wax I use (IGI 4786). The texture of CBL 125 reminds me of the 4630 😕 Hope it'll perform better than 4630, though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Calling all CBL 125 users out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah S Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Sorry @Ravens, I was out of town with spotty internet. I really love HTPs with the 125. They work beautifully with great HT, minimal mushrooms (depending on FO), and they are easy to get in a lot of sizes. The lean can make me a little crazy, and the self-trimming can offset the MP quite a bit, but I find as long as it's not over or under wicked, that's an issue that resolves itself by the time you hit the mid point of the container. Cure time is minimal. I like 5 days to a week, but as little as 12 hours can be adequate. As soon as it is fully cooled, it's ready to go! The cure time for me is really more due to my schedule, lol. I'm excited to hear what you think of it! I love this wax, it is so easy, and the HT is spectacular. It's hard to find a FO that doesn't throw at least moderately in 125, and most oils that throw well in other waxes (like soy), knock it out of the park in 125! Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Sounds like a great wax Sarah. I think I'll order a few pounds of it. Is this a parrafin? Do you use any jars like the status or pint canning jar or jelly jar as I was wondering what size wicks you would use in that wax just so I could compare. Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Sarah S said: Sorry @Ravens, I was out of town with spotty internet. I really love HTPs with the 125. They work beautifully with great HT, minimal mushrooms (depending on FO), and they are easy to get in a lot of sizes. The lean can make me a little crazy, and the self-trimming can offset the MP quite a bit, but I find as long as it's not over or under wicked, that's an issue that resolves itself by the time you hit the mid point of the container. Cure time is minimal. I like 5 days to a week, but as little as 12 hours can be adequate. As soon as it is fully cooled, it's ready to go! The cure time for me is really more due to my schedule, lol. I'm excited to hear what you think of it! I love this wax, it is so easy, and the HT is spectacular. It's hard to find a FO that doesn't throw at least moderately in 125, and most oils that throw well in other waxes (like soy), knock it out of the park in 125! Enjoy!! Thank you so much, Sarah! I bought a case of it because Candlewic offers the case with "free" shipping, and for me, it was/is a good deal. I remember using the CBL 129 (several years ago) for wax melts/tarts, and it is an excellent wax; however, the shipping was very, very high, so I quit ordering form Candlewic. I have order the HTP sample pack from LoneStar. Time to start playing with CBL 125! I will most def. let you know what I think of it. Thanks again, Sarah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah S Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 14 hours ago, Trappeur said: Sounds like a great wax Sarah. I think I'll order a few pounds of it. Is this a parrafin? Do you use any jars like the status or pint canning jar or jelly jar as I was wondering what size wicks you would use in that wax just so I could compare. Trappeur Yes, it is paraffin. It mixes very well with soy wax, so that might be a fun project for you, Trapp! Of course it is just fantastic all by itself, and very easy to work with. For a pint canning or jelly jar, I would start with an HTP 73 for florals, some lighter pines, fruits, etc. Anything with vanilla, spices, or patchouli I would wick up to an 83. Some really heavy fragrances might need a 93. A 12oz Status, I'd start with an HTP 83 and move up from there. The bigger, taller Status jars are tricky, you really have to underwick for the top half of the burn because so much heat builds up toward the bottom. I would cautiously start with a 93 for a 22oz Status jar. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Thanks bunches Sarah! I have plenty of htp's but of course I have tons of cds. So you like htp's? How bout cd's? Ever try them? Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On 4/28/2019 at 12:13 PM, Sarah S said: I really love HTPs with the 125 I have problems with the HTPs bending and giving me a one sided MP. How do you overcome that issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah S Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 10 hours ago, Forrest said: I have problems with the HTPs bending and giving me a one sided MP. How do you overcome that issue? I don't! I just keep the wicks fairly short so the curl isn't quite so pronounced, make sure it's not over wicked, and I don't let it bother me. Usually my candles get a full MP about halfway down and then the issue is resolved, lol. I consider it a characteristic of the wick. Like wet spots and paraffin, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Sarah Do you think this wax is IGI 4630? I would try it but hate not knowing what the wax is, much like Flaming candle blends. Same with other suppliers making up name for cosmetic ingredients. Makes me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireside Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 16 hours ago, NightLight said: Sarah Do you think this wax is IGI 4630? I would try it but hate not knowing what the wax is, much like Flaming candle blends. Same with other suppliers making up name for cosmetic ingredients. Makes me nuts. I am no expert but I would assume it is similar to 4630 beings CW uses IGI wax as their base prior to making it their own blends. For example: 129 is a 4794 base, 141 is a 4625 base and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah S Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I have heard that CW uses 4630 as the base, but I have also heard that they use 4627 as the base. The consistency seems closer to 4630 to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 4627 is grey translucent, even mixed with soy it has a look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Having tested more wax blends. 4627 blends are way smokier, than 4630. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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