cwuer Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I used CBL129 several years ago, back when Vickey from KY first go into the business and her oils were tested in it. It has an awesome scent throw, both cold and hot. It is however a pain in the butt to work with. It is very hard to break up as it is paraffin (no soy here) and it absolutely requires a repour. So when soy because the craze I switched to that, and when I moved to Knoxville, TN. where Aztec is located I decided to try their waxes so I could buy locally and save on shipping. I have tried so many soy waxes, and almost every container wax that Aztec sells, paraffin, soy's, and blends. None however satisfied me for scent throw. After spending so much money on testing, I decided to order a case of the CBL129 for "Old time's sake" and WOW! Now I know why nothing else could please me. This stuff is just awesome! Aside from the negatives already stated, it does color and wick easily. In fact I can single wick containers I used to double wick, and that is a big plus. I hate the repours, but this wax is just worth the extra effort in my opinion. I do not make in huge quantites like many of you do. I make candles mostly for myself and friends, so I have decided to stop tying to fix what "ain't broke." Just wanted to post this as there is not a lot of information on here regarding CBL129, and there are always folks asking "Which wax etc." So if you are looking for a good container wax to try, give this a try IF you can put up with the negitives. It is well worth it in my opinion. I won't be waisting anymore money trying new waxs out, (For awhile anyway .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 that is the wax I started making candles with, and the I think it was 141 for pillars and votives and loved it also until the last 2 times I ordered it, I could not get a smooth top with it - very wrinkled - and when I asked about it they said do this or that but nothing worked, think I got it from candlewic or genwax not sure which. That is when I switched to IGI 4786 and 4625 and been very satisfied with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I've used the 129 for about 4 years, and also had consistency problems with it. A few years back I had the most brainy looking votives and tarts and it was right at this time of year. I've told the story before.....went around and around with Candlewic trying to find out why and after doing some research on a lot of boards I found someone who ordered by the pallet and they finally came clean with her.........they accidently put to much vybar in the wax. They said to just add mineral oil to compensate..........so I was off looking for another wax to add to the 129 to make it work enough to use up the 2 cases I had. I had more work and expense for myself because they screwed up and continually denied it. They kept saying I was doing something different, or it was the weather, or whatever excuse they could come up with. The past several years it's been pretty consistent, but I'm another one who is switching to soy. Been a few times in the past months that I've thought about going back to the 129, it is a easy wax to work with and oh my, sooooo easy to color compared to the soy. JMO on the 129. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I too, love the CBL129. I hate the repours, but this wax is so worth it.Whenever a new wax comes out, I'm tempted to order and test, but when you have something that works, why bother!Yes, I've had a batch or two over the years with too much vybar in it, and it does produce a more wrinkly look (which is annoying), but it still has the best scent throw, easy to color, very, very few wets spots etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I love CBL141 and 129.. I use both of these. The brainy crap has gotten to me and of course, they said there was too much vybar. I just zap it with a heat gun and it works every time. I love these waxes and the hot throws I get with these. Wax and pour pots are all I buy from Candlewic.ETA: I have the CBL130 as well and like it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Ok, what is CBL? Where do you get this wax, just curious, I'm not ready to switch but I may give it a try someday. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 It's a custom blend from www.candlewic.comChristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I love CBL141 and 129.. I use both of these. The brainy crap has gotten to me and of course, they said there was too much vybar. I just zap it with a heat gun and it works every time. I love these waxes and the hot throws I get with these. Wax and pour pots are all I buy from Candlewic.ETA: I have the CBL130 as well and like it too.Of course, I have to ask! How does the 130 compare to the 129?I've thought about getting some to test, but damn, I don't want to startthat again! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 hmmmm.. I used this wax a few years ago before I threw my back out and put dents in my sledgehammer trying to break this stuff up into usable-size pieces, soooooo.. I switched to Joy Wax but lately, I've been getting a lot of frosting and if I'm gonna have to heat my jars and go to all the extra hassel of doing that, I might as well switch back to the CBL129. Thank you for your post.. I do agree that the CBL's scent throw was just awesome, and the colors I obtained using it were just beautiful and jewel-like. Now.. where'd I put that chainsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 P.S. you're a wax drip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwuer Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 takes one to know one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 It's not hard to break up! I open the case and take the hammer to it.Busts right up. And hell, it's a good frustration reliever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennhalcyon Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Just curious which wicks you all use wit the CBL129. I have been testing the last few weeks and have used LX, RRD, CD and zinc and I think the zinc has done the best (burn and throw). I have never used zinc before so I was surprised that I liked it best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I made a few candles last fall with the CBL129 and got too busy to do more with it, but fully intend to get back to it asap....still have 2/3 case left. I tried J50, J223, IGI 4627, and several others and it was my favorite paraffin wax. The finished candle (cold throw) just smelled better to me in this wax than others, and the color and hot throw was better. It is a harder wax in your container when it sets up, but I love this quality. The wick stays centered better when burning because of the firmness, the melt pool does not get as deep as with other paraffin waxes I tried. I sell soy candles currently, but personally prefer paraffin myself. I am going to add paraffin to my line as time permits. Some customers just don't care whether the wax is soy or not, they are more interested in a strong smellin' candle. Others won't buy anything but soy, so I want to offer both, and the 129 is my favorite so far, and I don't plan at this point to try any other paraffin. BTW, I preferred zinc in the ones I tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlebean Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Of course, I have to ask! How does the 130 compare to the 129?I've thought about getting some to test, but damn, I don't want to startthat again! Thanks!I've never used the 129, but I LOVE the 130 - it's a nice one-pour, I don't think I could ever go back to a double now! Not too many wet spots, and there aren't very many scents I had trouble wicking....I will never switch to another container wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerN Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I also have CBL129 from Vickey but haven't used it. Can you tell me the FO% you use with this wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Ginger, I used 8% FO in the CBL129 with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennhalcyon Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Ginger, I used 8% FO in the CBL129 with no problems.What wicks do you prefer with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 JennSorry, I haven't followed up on this thread til now. I preferred the zinc. You might prefer another. Try several if you have them on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I strictly use zinc wicks with the CBL. I've tried other wicks, but always go back to the zinc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I've used the 129 for about 4 years.... votives and tarts....So this is a good wax for votives too? I think I read somewhere else in this thread that this is a harder container wax, so I see how it could be used for votives.Darbla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Votives are just small pillars that turn into container candles as they melt. If you look at the melt point of CBL129 its around 128-131. If you look at at lower melting point votive/pillar paraffins they are in the lower 130s. Since CBL129 also does indeed shrink a good deal (which is why it requires at least one re-pour) it will not stick to votive molds - unlike most other container blends which are designed NOT to shrink (so containers can be done faster with only one pour) and to ADHERE to container walls (so wet-spots are minimized).HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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