Wicking 4627

[AngelaVA]

I am testing 4627, but have a few questions. I love J50, but only used zinc wicks with it. I read somewhere that a hotter burning wick might make the 4627 give off a better scent throw, but I have no experience with other wicks. I have the CD and LX sampler packs, as well as almost every size zinc wick. I also use the square mason jars. Any recommendations as to which wick might be best?

So far, I have tested the 60z with Harvest FO, but am not getting a kick butt throw like I do with J50 (and this is the same wick I would use with J50). I am also testing the CD8 with a different FO and have a very weak throw so far. I really just don't know where to go from here. Should I use more FO (I am currently using 1 oz pp) or should I try a different wick size? Any advice for this wax would be great. Thanks.

[Trish]

First off, I'll say I personally could never get a hot throw with this wax to my satisfaction. However, others use it and love it!

This has a ton of information on wicks about what burns hotter than others. Maybe it will help...

http://www.wicksunlimited.com/candle_wicks.php

[mysticglow]

I use the zinc wicks with 4627 with great results. Scent throw is awsome. I don't use the square masons though so I have no idea how to wick that jar. I use the 51Z in the regular jelly jar and it burns very well - if that helps any. Good luck in your testing. Judy

[mizbizzyb]

How long did the candle cure?

[smalltownscents]

Hi! I use the 51z in 4627 in the 8 oz. square mason jar. You may want to up your fo. I am getting a very good hot throw with this combo, but usually only use 1 oz. pp of fo for most of my scents.

HTH

[AngelaVA]

I used 1oz pp and cured for two days. Should I cure it longer? I usually cure J50 for about 5 days. I like that I am able to load this one with FO, but I want to be able to use 1 oz in most cases. Otherwise, I could go back to J50 and get a great throw at 1 oz and just deal with the wetspots. I don't have any wetspots with this wax yet either. Also, I heated the wax to about 190 and added color and FO at 185 - poured at 180. Does this seem right?

[mizbizzyb]

I've had different experience with 4627....some candles I can burn the next day and others are great after 5 days. Except clean cotton, just wont work for me no matter how long I cure.

[DanaE]

I used 1oz pp and cured for two days. Should I cure it longer? I usually cure J50 for about 5 days. I like that I am able to load this one with FO, but I want to be able to use 1 oz in most cases. Otherwise, I could go back to J50 and get a great throw at 1 oz and just deal with the wetspots. I don't have any wetspots with this wax yet either. Also, I heated the wax to about 190 and added color and FO at 185 - poured at 180. Does this seem right?

Yes, that's right. Comfort Blend has to be poured hotter than other container waxes. I also had to use hotter wicks in this wax versus the wicks I use in J50.

Personally, I loved the 4627 but it really can become a pain so right now I'm using the J50 with 1/8th teaspoon vybar pp and 2-3 tablespoons of crisco per 4 lb batch and get an awesome scent throw. I like that the J50 is easier to wick, isn't picky with which scents it'll throw and doesn't get sink holes. But then, next month I may be using another wax

I still have 20 lbs of Comfort Blend and I'm sure I'll be using it soon....I just don't feel like breaking an arm scooping the stuff out of the bag!

DanaE