wookie130 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 It's here. Wondering if any of you are going to try it out...I'd like to see a comparison to GL's 70/30, which seems very popular and wonderful. I poured some samples of JS's 50/50 last night for the first time, and even with the 50% paraffin in it, I woke up to a couple of frosted candles...but with great cold throw and beautiful tops! Why would a paraffin/soy blend frost? Must have been some super chilly jars I had...I'll try heating my jars in the oven tonight and see how these ones pan out, and possibly pouring a touch hotter. I will say that the tops were wonderful...smooth and opaque...no sinkholes, which was like some type of miracle, since I've been using C-3 Naturewax - sinkhole central.So, will anyone try the JS 70/30? I'm liking the 50/50...just a bit baffled about the frosting issue. Seems odd with so much paraffin added to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I've done some serious testing with JS 50/50 and I really liked it. I never got frosting though - but I tested it this summer and the heat and humidity might have played into that. It colored very nicely and had a great throw. I will definitely try the 70/30 next time I order. It sounds like a good wax. One thing though - her 70/30 is 70% paraffin and the GL 70/30 is 70% soy, so you really can't compare them side by side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie130 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Oh, I didn't know Becky's wax was 70% paraffin/30% soy...to tell you the truth, I may like that a bit better. I'm actually getting tired of all of the issues I've had with soy. I love my soy candles, and I feel like I've mastered it (as much as it can be mastered, I guess). Yeah, I was surprised about the frosting with the 50/50...I just heat gunned the sides of them a bit earlier, and the frosting problem was solved on those candles. I just poured quite a large candle in Cinnamon Roll w/Van. Frosting, and pre-heated the jar, and poured a bit hotter. I'm hoping this will help. Now that I was in there again pouring, my kitchen is CHILLY!!!! My feet feel like ice cubes. I really do like the cold and hot throw of this wax, though.I think I am going to try the JS 70/30. The fact that it's more paraffin than soy is more appealing to me at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I also like that there is more paraffin. I've been experimenting with making a few blends of my own. I wanted to add enough soy to combat the evils of paraffin, but I never wanted to go the 100% soy route. So this sounds like a good wax for me to try. I think I'll get a slab and pour some of the 70/30 and 50/50 and test side by side to see how they compare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie130 Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 I also like that there is more paraffin. I've been experimenting with making a few blends of my own. I wanted to add enough soy to combat the evils of paraffin, but I never wanted to go the 100% soy route. So this sounds like a good wax for me to try. I think I'll get a slab and pour some of the 70/30 and 50/50 and test side by side to see how they compare When you do, let me know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Anyone tried this one yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I poured one today and so far I really like it. Great colors and is burning nicer than my 50/50 blend. Great scent throw too and no cure time.Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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