jgcurtis1961 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi, I have been making soy candles for over a year and am now wanting to try some paraffin wax to see the differences in scent throw and wicking. I was looking on Bittercreek North and am trying to decide which wax to order. I'm trying to decide between IGI 4627 or IGI 4630. Out of these two which one would be the best one for me to start with? Another question I have is Soy wax comes in flakes but the Parafin blends come in slabs or in the case of the comfort blend it comes in a large block. Are they really hard to cut and measure out? Also what is the difference between like the low shrink blends and pre-blended paraffins? Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I use the 4630, its very soft. You can cut it with a knife. Its a nice wax, if you pour at the right temp it comes out completly smooth with no need for a secound poiur. I havent used the other one, so I cant comment on it. I have used a screwdriver and a mallot(camping kind) to brake up my hard waxes. Good luck, you may just want to get both in 10 lb slab to see which one you like the best. The 4630 is a little difficult to wick I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnygirl Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Well, I have to do a shout out for for Greenleafs 70/30. It throws just about anything and really has the best of both worlds going for it. Clean burning like soy and strong throw like paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I see a lot of people use that 70/30, how is it compared to J50? Anyone know? I wonder if it wicks and acts about the same, just curious. I get a lot of wet spots with the J50 but I like how it handles and wicks and throws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I use the 4630, its very soft. You can cut it with a knife. Its a nice wax, if you pour at the right temp it comes out completly smooth with no need for a secound poiur. I havent used the other one, so I cant comment on it. I have used a screwdriver and a mallot(camping kind) to brake up my hard waxes. Good luck, you may just want to get both in 10 lb slab to see which one you like the best. The 4630 is a little difficult to wick I think.I agree that 4630 is difficult to wick.........My problem is that 4630 soots really bad no matter how I wicked it!!! I could not sucessfully wick that wax to save my life. I like the 1275 one pour production from C&S. It wicks easily and burns clean. But that is just me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcurtis1961 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks for all your advise..I might go with some other wax then since 4630 is difficult to wick. What is C&S?Edited: Never mind I found the abbreviation link and figured out what C&S meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I give a positive nod on the 1275 too. Easy to work with, clean burning and easy to wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I give a positive nod on the 1275 too. Easy to work with, clean burning and easy to wick.Who carries 1275? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest highflier Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Candle and Supplyhttp://shop.candlesandsupplies.com/candles/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=Candles&category%5Fname=Container+Waxes&product%5Fid=WAX%2D1275Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Candle and Supplyhttp://shop.candlesandsupplies.com/candles/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=Candles&category%5Fname=Container+Waxes&product%5Fid=WAX%2D1275MikeSo the majority say 1275 is better then 4630??...Thanks..I was just about to buy sone 4630...I have heard though 4630 is hard to wick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGal Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 choosing a wax is so hard. My best suggestion to you is to buy 1 or 2 lbs (do a shout out in the classifieds) and test both kinds (or however many) that you are interested in. I primarly tested in jelly jars because they are pretty easy to wick when I was choosing my wax. What one person thinks is hard to wick is another persons favorite wax, it's all really preference. JMO. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 choosing a wax is so hard. My best suggestion to you is to buy 1 or 2 lbs (do a shout out in the classifieds) and test both kinds (or however many) that you are interested in. I primarly tested in jelly jars because they are pretty easy to wick when I was choosing my wax. What one person thinks is hard to wick is another persons favorite wax, it's all really preference. JMO. Good luck!Yea, I figured..lol..thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGal Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I tested about 5 different kinds before I settled on one that I liked. You could always just choose one and work with it until you make it yours, but you'll always wonder if the other was better...trust me. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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