Changing wax before I even get started!

[deehovey]

Hi, My name is Deedra. I'm a soaper who has now amassed a fairly large collection of FO's. I'm now adicted to FO's and as it will take me a million years of twice a day showers to use all these FO's (and the ones I keep buying...LOL!) So, I need to branch out. I've done some B&B but I think I'm now ready to start with candles.

I had decided to start with J223. It seems to be a pretty popular and easy wax to use based on my reading here. Well, then I saw a garage sale listing on a local FO yahoo group for a case of J50 for nearly half price of other suppliers. (Plus a whole load of FO's she was unloading as well!) So, if this wax is still available I'm going to change gears and start out with that one. I will be doing 8 oz jelly jars and I've also got my eye on these little 4 oz jars. The 24 pack comes out to .42 each including shipping. (I have other things I need to order anyway and the diff in shipping isn't too bad) I'm planning on ordering zinc, htp and cd wick sample kits from Bitter Creek South.

Can I rule out any of these types of wicks or should I go ahead and test all of them?

Anything I need to know about the J50? Pros? Cons? I think some reviews I read said it's kinda sticky? Sounds like it throws pretty good. I've used Wal-Mart candles most of my life and just recently got some good hand-crafted candles from a couple of fellow soapers. My, what a difference!! I'm excited to get started, but I need to wait til payday to place my last couple of orders.

Anyway!! That's my round about way of saying HI!

[jillgunter]

I would just suggest that you get it only if you can then get it somewhat locally. You dont want to have to switch wax and retest all again if shipping is to much. I have never used that wax, so just get ya some sample packs of wicks.

[deehovey]

I would just suggest that you get it only if you can then get it somewhat locally. You dont want to have to switch wax and retest all again if shipping is to much. I have never used that wax, so just get ya some sample packs of wicks.

Yeah, it's local, well about an hour and a half drive or I may have it shipped. Gas would probably work out about the same. I could combine the trip with a fun activity for the kids. The J223 I'd have to have shipped from further away.

[fredron]

The J-50 is good stuff. I've been using it for years & like it a lot. Now that I've been around awhile, I blend it with some other ingredients to make my own blend, but it's a good starting point. My customers raved about our candles before I started to blend, but I decided to tweak it a little. It's easy to work with, has great hot & cold scent throw, and doesn't require topping off.

Fredron

[deehovey]

The J-50 is good stuff. I've been using it for years & like it a lot. Now that I've been around awhile, I blend it with some other ingredients to make my own blend, but it's a good starting point. My customers raved about our candles before I started to blend, but I decided to tweak it a little. It's easy to work with, has great hot & cold scent throw, and doesn't require topping off.

Fredron

Thanks for the info. Any advise on where to start with testing wicks? I'm planning on ordering zinc, htp and cd wick sample kits from Bitter Creek South.

[Scent Cellar]

For the J223 & J50 wax I think you will have the best of luck with the zinc wicks.

[deehovey]

For the J223 & J50 wax I think you will have the best of luck with the zinc wicks.

Thank you. I will start testing with those. Hopefully I will have all my stuff by the weekend!! Whoo Hoo!!!! Off to go place the rest of my orders!

[Leesters]

If you wanna try the htp wicks, start with the 83, and see how it goes. Should work great for the smaller jars. Might have to wick up for the larger ones.