KFTS Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 This is my first post with pics. Hope this works!J.S. Dream sickle 8.5%. Heated 180^ added F/O 175^ and poured at 145^ colored w/color block orange.J.S. Hyacinth Chula Orchid 8.5%. Heated to 180^ added F/O 175^ and poured 135^ colored w/color block violet.Containers: 10 oz. hurricane, 3 oz. flower pot votive and tarts.Forgot to add: Cold throw with both scents is very good. I'll give a couple days to cure and burn. Dream Sickle: Set up real nice. Touch of frosting on hurricane side, none on top. No frosting on flower pot. Tarts are smooth on top, but frosting on bottom.Hyacinth Chula Orchid: Hurricane set up real rough on top. Frosting on top and sides. Flower Pot top bumpy. Tarts are very frosted.Edit: Since the Hyacinth top looked so bad, I hit it with the heat gun for 20-30 seconds and it looks smoother, but seems to be oozing a bit and I did find a few air bubbles.The hyacinth candle looks like the mottling I was talking about. I don't really see frost on there on the side, but I see the mottling and on mine it started small like that and spread all over. Very ugly. The one I added 30% J223 didn't though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFTS Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 The hyacinth candle looks like the mottling I was talking about. I don't really see frost on there on the side, but I see the mottling and on mine it started small like that and spread all over. Very ugly. The one I added 30% J223 didn't though.by the way, above, I meant mine was ugly, in case that sounded wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliZona Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Here is a pic after I hit it with the heat gun. Looks much better. But, you can see oil oozing. Must say, the cold throw is really good on both these candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiastray Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 When I use a heat gun to smooth my candle tops, it melts all the primer wax off my wick. Your wicks appear to still have the wax on them - how'd you do that? Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliZona Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Hmmmm, well I kinda aim the gun from the center out toward the glass and not directly on the wick. Kinda hard to explain. This is a LX wick and it's a pretty heavily primed with wax and that helps. I should also say that I'm using a embossing heat gun. Not sure if that makes a difference. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliZona Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I got a picture of the mottling too. This is the same Hyacinth Chula Orchid as pictured above. Never had a candle set up like this before, so I took a picture. This might be what your talking about KFTS. Sure was ugly when it was happening. Funny that the Dream sickle didn't do this at all. Soy is a fickle thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Here is a pic after I hit it with the heat gun. Looks much better. But, you can see oil oozing. Must say, the cold throw is really good on both these candles.As with paraffin, the compatibility of the FO and wax is going to vary. It's just one of the various criteria for selecting which fragrances to use. In this case you might try putting in a lot less FO, to see if it sets up better and you still get good throw. If that doesn't work I'd just ditch the hyacinth chula orchid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFTS Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I got a picture of the mottling too. This is the same Hyacinth Chula Orchid as pictured above. Never had a candle set up like this before, so I took a picture. This might be what your talking about KFTS. Sure was ugly when it was happening. Funny that the Dream sickle didn't do this at all. Soy is a fickle thing. yep, that is it. Now C3 I currently blend with will do this too when used alone, not always but too much for me to tolerate. And same results when mixing with J223, it prevents mottling and nearly eliminates frosting too. Aesthetics wise, not much of a difference between the two blends. So, if the throw on this wax is superior, I may restest and switch with cost factors and availability of my paraffin mixer wax at the same place influencing my decision. --Oh wait, there was one other factor, the no air pockets on the 464/paraffin blend, that is a biggie too because of the time saving factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcinna Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 OMG! I just got my sample today and am very impressed! I poured two different batches, one with Sage Lemongrass(AtWixEnd) and one with Sun Washed Linen(candlesource) and wow, they look terrific! I usually have to hit them with the heat gun when I was using the C-3 (like every time!) but these are smooth, no frosting, so wet spots, nothing. I use 1 oz FO per lb and only used a couple of drops of liquid dye per lb. Heated to 185, added FO at 160 and poured at 140. I will never use any other wax again! Will send pictures when I can! YooHoo! I'm a happy girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Brands Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 does everyone remember where to buy this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 does everyone remember where to buy this? I do! I do! 1. Gateway2. Alabaster Candle Supply3. Southern Scentsations (www.greatcandle.com)Any additional ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Well, I just LOVE this wax!! It will be my next order:grin2: . I am testing one with a CD14 in it and it is WONDERFUL!! I really like the CD wicks too.patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiaII Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I'm trying to get it. Alabaster in Alabama tells me they will have it either end of week or first of next week. I'm not making another candle until I get this wax!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I emailed ALabaster yesterday. They said that hopefully today they would have it in the KY store......and the price is awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Brands Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Thanks to everyone for the testing of this product. I have something else up my sleeve and will let you all know about it in the next week or so. Until then, keep on testing.jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Jason - GFThanks to everyone for the testing of this product. I have something else up my sleeve and will let you all know about it in the next week or so. Until then, keep on testing.jason C'Mon Jason,,,,, Give us a hint... I love the 464... Don't tell me you came out with something better cuz so far this wax really rocks??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Brands Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 don't worry, it's not a container blend. It will be blended next week and ready for my candleteckers to enjoy. I know how much everyone here loves testing. So keep an eye open. This will be dealt with just like the last samples.Jason:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 don't worry, it's not a container blend. It will be blended next week and ready for my candleteckers to enjoy. I know how much everyone here loves testing. So keep an eye open. This will be dealt with just like the last samples.Jason:pWOOHOO!!!!!! Can't Wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Am I the only one who is not getting smooth tops - This is what I have beendoing and not a smooth top yet-Heat wax to 185,Add FO at 175,slightly warming jar,Pour at 135, then cover with a box, I have alsonot covered with a box and have seen no difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Brands Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 p. Lilac,Call me and we will verbally go over this with you.Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO Lover Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Bobbie is so cute!!!Thanks for the great candle pics too!The wax looks awesome!!!Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliZona Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 J.S. Dream Sickle/Hyacinth Chula Orchid (pictured in previous posts)Cured 4 day's. I burned my candles for 4-5 hours. The cold and hot throw is very good. Burned very well. No soot or bad mushrooming. Trimmed wicks every couple hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliZona Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Here is how the candles set up after 4-5 hour burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 You are doing some top notch testing there! Great job! geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I'm glad you posted your pics. I see that yours too, seem to lighten (the melt pool) after they set up. Mine did that too.Is anyone else finding that they can wick down w/this wax?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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