Sallykate Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 A former chandler...actually the lady who helped get me going... gave me the last of her wax. About 25lbs of J223 which I aleady use and about 25 lbs Astorlite V which I have never used. I realize that the A V is a votive blend but I know that this lady did not do votives...what else can this wax be used for? She did make the little cinnabuns. BTW, I make votives with 1343 and so far have loved it. How do the two compare? (1343 and AV?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 A former chandler...actually the lady who helped get me going... gave me the last of her wax. About 25lbs of J223 which I aleady use and about 25 lbs Astorlite V which I have never used. I realize that the A V is a votive blend but I know that this lady did not do votives...what else can this wax be used for? She did make the little cinnabuns. BTW, I make votives with 1343 and so far have loved it. How do the two compare? (1343 and AV?)It actually depends on the look you are going for. Astorlite V gives a creamy, opaque, satiny appearance. I use it exclusively for molded floating votives (rose floaters) and it is by far the best wax I've used for this type of application. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottabt Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I love my V - I use it for clamshells and votives (without a repour). Tarts come out beautifully with this wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YooperCandles Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I usually use IGI4794 for my votives but have heard so much about the v wax that I wanted to try it. Another member of this board was kind enough to send me five pounds to try. Thank God I didnt buy a case of this stuff. My personal opinion only, but it was awful. For one, there was no way it was a true one pour, it didnt burn as cleanly as the 4794 and it did a weird morphing thing when it burned (hard to explain).I am so grateful to the other board member for letting me try this stuff. Remember, this is just my opinion. Others seem to love the stuff, but I personally hate it.I would try to mix it with another wax and see if that helps if you have enough to do so.Sorry for blabing on and on.Pamscentimentalgifts@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna-Do Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Astor V makes some awesome tarts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 The Astor V makes beautiful votives, and has awesome throw, but IMO can be tricky to wick. The votives tend to burn like a pillar, as in they tend to leave a shell when burning. Just my experience, though. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallykate Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 I love my V - I use it for clamshells and votives (without a repour). Tarts come out beautifully with this wax!Do you mix anything with it for tarts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 The Astor V makes beautiful votives, and has awesome throw, but IMO can be tricky to wick. The votives tend to burn like a pillar, as in they tend to leave a shell when burning. Just my experience, though. :smiley2:That was the problem I always had with the V, very ugly burn IMO and a bitch to wick. It is very easy to work with and does make great tarts!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Do you mix anything with it for tarts??You can add 20-25% of container wax if you want to.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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