Candlewitch Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Going to try it even though i heard it doesnt throw well compared to others. I will see for myself. Has anyone poured at the 180 or so temperture. I dred waiting for that cool down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I used to pour anywhere between 165 and 170F - if you heat to 180 transfer to pour pot and then add your FO it should at least cool down to that.Get ready for possible sinkholes (add 5% stearic and/or pour at around 135F to fix that) and most likely major wet spots or complete separation from glass in about 24 hours - sometimes much less. (My experience). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 & it takes ages to cure in my experience.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 I heard from one of the boards gurus that the scent throw is deminished but hey NO FROSTING. Duhhhhhh SSSSSLOOWWWSOYYYDEATHHHHI will pour some tonight. Should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 been using it for over a year. it is the "prettiest" wax I have used. I have had great results w/top quality FO's @ 6%.I heat to 155, color, add FO, and pour between 115-125 (depends on what time of year it is)the only "issue" I have some trouble with is wetspots, but most people don't notice unless you point them out. Frosting has NOT been an issue.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 I am pouring the ECO soon today, didnt do it last night. Was too busy laughing at the RED SOX. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Guys!!!!!!!!! Ya gotta stop trashing this wax!!! It's advantages far out weigh any dissadvantages! Really! It pours great; no more waiting for a 'slushy stage' and then have a sloppy pour pot to clean out. You can weight it, color if you want, scent it, stir, stir, stir, of course, but then pour! Fast and easy as is the clean up. The cold through is great with 'most' scents; if not, put a lid on it! Always smells great when you lift the lid! Hot through is great; never had a problem there. Wet spots? Well, you bet, but 'most' candles aquire them at some point of their life span; the nature of a container candle. Has a beautiful finish; never a lumpy, bumpy surface! How slick is that!? And a nice, clean, soot free burn; with most scents even a marathon burn is clean! Really, what more could you want? Sink holes? Not now that we're past that second version (which truly sucked!). Haven't had one since they went back to version #1. I love this stuff!Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I do like the looks of the wax but I am having a tough time on the wicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 What are you trying to wick? What size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Wicks were too large but in one hour filled a 12x12 room intensly and that was a one day cure??????? I will restest with smaller wicks. Heres one for you, at what TIME should a candle have a full meltpool? 2 or three hours is my guess. The one i did was one hour and I think thats too fast. But wow, scented like a blowtorch. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Depends on the size of your container. About one hour per inch of diameter, but sometimes, often, longer on the first burn. Can take a second burn to get the job done. You really need to burn the candle to almost completion, providing you have a decent combination from the start, to be comfortable knowing you have the ideal combo. Wax, wicks, & scents; PIA. often!Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 basic "rule of thumb"....1hr per inch in diameter, so if your jar is 3 inches in diameter, it may take 3 hrs to reach a desired melt pool.And when you get your wicking down, remember to go up a size for the darler/heavier oils.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Here is the problem I have that I did NOT have before. It near completely separates from the glass - its NOT just a couple wet spots. The melt pool sticks BACK to the glass and if its dyed dark it looks like you have a ring of a different color wax around the top of the candle. I don't like the way that looks - JMO. If other folks don't have this issue then that's really great.If they could just make this wax adhere to the glass instead of formulating it so it releases, I'd go back to it immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmama Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I have used the advanced and have had great luck. However, I have found that I need to wick up as it doesn't seem to melt all the way around.mama:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Can't really tell with the frosted glass, i will remelt a couple jars and put it in a clear jar and see how it burns down. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hows the cold throw with this wax??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boggled Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 The ones I tested, the lighter more delicate scents may not work or be up to your standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAREY Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Hi, I love the EcoSoya Adv. I've been using for quite sometime. I heat to 180 then scent at 175 or 174. Then I pout at 150. No sink holes or wet spots. If you get a hole use your heat gun. I don't put my candles in a box just leave them out in room temp to harden overnight. Then I put the lid on and let them cure. I use only the best FO 1.5. Love this stuff - great appearance and scent throw hot and cold is out of sight. Wouldn't use anything else. I have never had to use additives. Johann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Thats a long stretch. No sink holes, and no speration near the wick. As far as moving away from the glass while burning.. Yes, looks that way, but that wont hamper sales at all. FROST will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Thats a long stretch. No sink holes, and no speration near the wick. As far as moving away from the glass while burning.. Yes, looks that way, but that wont hamper sales at all. FROST will.sounds like you might be liking this wax???it is the prettiest wax I have used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I just started testing with Eco Advanced and I love love love this wax, IMO it has to be the prettiest soy wax I have ever seen. So far I have poured about 6 10oz jars and have had no wet spots, sink holes or craters, tops come out smooth as a babys butt and takes nicely to color. I just burned 2 of my jars within 24 hours of testing and I'm getting a great hot throw and great smooth top after burn. BTW I use NG, JS and Daystar scents and they all seem to be working very well. I think this wax may be my salvation in soy...I can't wait to try them in a week to see if they are even better...BTW...I have also had great luck with Enchanted-Lite Millenium blend...just not as pretty as the Eco and since I'm looking to sell I think first appearance is really important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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