carey Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 hi, i made my first chunk candle with j223, I know, too soft but I wanted to try to see how it is.. it's ok but would like to be more clear to make it a bit more firm to cut. The problem is I have searched the board and no answers- I just found that it's best to use straight paraffin. Wouldn't the straight paraffin be cheap looking? I love the quaity of j223 is why I was trying with j223. Just wondering... TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Why would straight paraffin be cheap looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carey Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 I haven't seen the straight paraffin from suppliers but I have seen it in craft stores and went, yuck! it reminds me of cheap candles at dollar stores... I never use this stuff yet. I guess adding color, vybar, fo makes it better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carey Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 Here's the one I made.... trying to make it "mardi gras" and FO in King Cake (yummy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 OK i have limited experience with that J223 and how in the world did you make chunks without deforming them out of straight J223? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carey Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 yes, it was a mushy, but not that mushy to lose it's shape. it comes out easy with a spatula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Well a spatula would make sense lol! I was trying with a knife, but getting nowhere fast with that greasy goo lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 If you want to use the J223 try mixing it 50/50 with a votive or pillar wax. A combo should give more firmness to the chunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristiC Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Has anyone ever used a pizza roller to cut their chunks? I was going to use a knife, then my hubby suggested I try that. It works for the time being (while I'm practicing). :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I think it's just as quick to use a knife as it is to use a pizza roller. I cut my chunks when they are soft solid and not completely cooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I just made a 6x6 pillar from hobby lobby paraffin yesterday. Granted, I used Vybar 103, but I think it turned out nice. It did have a strong shink factor to it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristiC Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I know what you mean! I got some wax from Hobby Lobby (stupid me did't know to additives in it) and the shrink factor was horrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I use a pizza cutter to cut my chunks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carey Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Scented, why does the poor kitty have a lime on her head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristiC Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I was so busy reading everything yes., that I forgot to post a couple of replies. I loved your chunk candle. I just have to remember to take my time when cutting my chunks w/ the roller (some come out diff. sizes--ugh!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I am going to try my hand at mixing these two to make my chunks, but I thought I would try J223 75% + votive wax 25% for starters.My concerns are:(1) My standard zinc wicks in the same size container as my regular J223 candles being able to handle the votive wax to get an even melt; and,(2) The chunks holding enough FO.Do I need to wick UP if I use chunks?All suggestions and hints will be appreciated!!!Thanks,Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I was so busy reading everything yes., that I forgot to post a couple of replies. I loved your chunk candle. I just have to remember to take my time when cutting my chunks w/ the roller (some come out diff. sizes--ugh!). I never liked my chunks to be all the same size/shape. For me, if I made them too small, I got air pockets, where the wax didn't make it into all the nooks, while pouring the over fill. If I made them too large, I lose the effect I wanted. Put some big ones in the bottom and small ones around the top, and I got just what I wanted...Your mileage may vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemelva Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 For the last several years I've been using a pizza cutter/roller to cut chunks. I start cutting as the edges as soon as they're set, by the time I get to the center of the sheet of wax it's set, too. A pastry sheet is my "mold" for the wax sheet.Melva in KY:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I am going to try my hand at mixing these two to make my chunks, but I thought I would try J223 75% + votive wax 25% for starters.My concerns are:(1) My standard zinc wicks in the same size container as my regular J223 candles being able to handle the votive wax to get an even melt; and,(2) The chunks holding enough FO.Do I need to wick UP if I use chunks? GingerYou'll prolly need to wick up, due to the different wax formula. If you used the same wax that you always use and just made some of it into chunks, it wouldn't change the wicking. Basically it would all be the same wax, just a different color. The burn characteristics would be just like a layered candle.Different story, if the chunks are of a different wax than the overfill, or if they're different from the wax you normally use.As for the FO... if the wax is the same, the FO retention will be the same. If the chunks are a different wax, and they don't hold quite enough FO, it might not be so bad, since the chunks only make up about 1/2 to 1/3 of the candle, anyway. I have gone as far as using unscented chunks and the scent was a bit weaker, but not a disaster. Just not as strong as I wanted.With lavender, you could prolly use unscented chunks and a full load in the overfill, and still make the neighbor's eyes water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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