Brat Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I'm not sure if my head is screwed on right or what... but... seems to me like out of the several paraffin votive blends out there that I've tried, they ALL give me outstanding throw compared to the container blends. What's the deal? I've tried a few paraffin container blends, a soy blend, a straight soy... nothing comes even close to the votives. The votives can scent up my office and the main area it is attached to. Any of the containers... not even close. It'd driving me nuts! Maybe I'm just picking the wrong wicks... or waxes... I just don't know... I thought votives were supposed to throw a lot less than a container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 It could be your wicking. I definitely get a better throw from a container - in that it throws farther than a votive will. But if the container is not wicked properly, that could be your problem. Not sure what else to tell you. That's a strange occurrence. Maybe it's the aliens. They mess with our candles, you know. Have you tried wearing a tin-foil hat? I won't make candles without it anymore. Keeps the aliens away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charity4candles Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 LMAO!! Angela...I guess I need to start wearing one...maybe that's been my problem-those damn aliens! ;0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 LMAO!! Angela...I guess I need to start wearing one...maybe that's been my problem-those damn aliens! ;0I'm telling you - it will solve most, if not all, of your problems. Never forget, they are always watching us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giedre11 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 It could be your wicking. I definitely get a better throw from a container - in that it throws farther than a votive will. But if the container is not wicked properly, that could be your problem. Not sure what else to tell you. That's a strange occurrence. Maybe it's the aliens. They mess with our candles, you know. Have you tried wearing a tin-foil hat? I won't make candles without it anymore. Keeps the aliens away. :laugh2: I needed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 It could be your wicking. I definitely get a better throw from a container - in that it throws farther than a votive will. But if the container is not wicked properly, that could be your problem. Not sure what else to tell you. That's a strange occurrence. Maybe it's the aliens. They mess with our candles, you know. Have you tried wearing a tin-foil hat? I won't make candles without it anymore. Keeps the aliens away. It's probably my wicking. I haven't met the aliens yet, but I'll try the tin foil hat! I need all the help I can get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 I think that some waxes, container or votive, just don't throw. I have gotten wonderful strong throws with 6006 in containers. When I make votives, I use 4794 2/3 & 223 1/3. They are so good, they can scent a large area. I think it is the wax. I use CD's for votives, tins and Zinc's for Tureens. What votive wax are you getting GOOD results with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 Any votive wax I've tried... which is 3 lol. JS granulated votive blend, Peak's granulated votive blend (no longer available), and IGI 4974. They blow Harmony Blend, Greenleaf's 70/30, and Cargill's C3 (all container waxes) out of the water with their throw. I just don't get it! I've upped the FO's too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Try the votive wax in a container and see what happens for a comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 Try the votive wax in a container and see what happens for a comparison.LOL I thought about doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 The votive wax will pull away from your container, maybe too much. I have had problems with C3 (alone), and 4630 throwing. 4794 is a great votive wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 You know... I put some 4794 into some big molds at one pound per cause it's so hard to break chunks off, and it didn't pull away from the sides. Had to heat gun it to get it out. Hmmmm........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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