slyfoxy46628 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Hi all. I am going to start making candles and bought 35 lbs of the comfort blend wax for containers from Aztec Intl. Does anybody use this kind of wax and if so is it a good wax? If not, is there better wax out there I should be using? Also, what kind of wax is the best for pillars and votives. Thanks for the advice! Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Come on people. 41 of you have looked at this post and nobody can answer? Please somebody answer this post.:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaynor72 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Come on people. 41 of you have looked at this post and nobody can answer? Please somebody answer this post.:undecidedI am relatively new to Candle Making - Started January this year, Must say this board has been fantastic helping me with tips and so on, I use Aztec's 4630 and find it fantastic, One Pour ,Nice smooth creamy finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Come on people. 41 of you have looked at this post and nobody can answer? Please somebody answer this post.:undecidedI've never bought wax from Aztec but I have bought containers from them. Good, fast service, and the jars were just what I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaynor72 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Forgot to mention for my pillars I use 4625 and votives I use 4794 (think that's the one). I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thank you so very much for replying! I appreciate it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Try this link. I searched "wax poll" and came up with all of these. You'll see that everyone has a difference in opinion and you'll never know what you like till you try it yourself. http://www.candletech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=211066 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaynor72 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 You're welcome. I must like the wax I get it shipped all the way to Wales, UK :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaGA Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Try a search using "IGI 4627" or "4627". You will get a ton of hits.have fun,donnaps--look on the old board for info also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I don't use comfort blend but I know people who do. They love the wax and say it has excellent scent throw. I understand wicking can be a little tricky. I believe it has to be wicked up somewhat from what one might use for J223. All that being said the only real way to tell how it will work for you is to get in there and work with it for a while as see what kind of results you get. In addition to all the people who love CB there are others who hate the wax because of it's sticky gooy nature, find it difficult to handle and don't like how fast it melts.Mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks to you all! You've been a great help. I know it must seem like us newbies ask stupid questions or that we're not willing to search but sometimes we don't know the best routes so thanks to all that answer these posts and don't complain!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie130 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I happen to be one of the people who have a special place in my heart for the Comfort Blend wax...I don't use it any more (I now make soy candles), but if I could afford to only do paraffin, this is the wax I would use. It is kind of a pain to wick, and it's globby and sticky, but there are tricks to making it more bearable to work with. That being said, I love this wax because it makes absolutely the most powerfully scented candle there is, in my opinion. J223 and J50 are more user-friendly, but the Comfort Blend has a FANTASTIC scent throw, which is really what I aim for in my candles...the appearance of a container candle made from this wax is quite lovely too. It's an excellent wax, and I would recommend it to anyone, given that they're willing to test a variety of wicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Wookie130 - What kinds of jars and wicks did you use? And also, what kinds of problems other than it being gooey did you encounter? I can't wait to use this wax! I'm so excited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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