lbtddr Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 i am useing 1945 wax for my jar candles. i am not happy with the scent throw.i have tried it till i am ready to scream.still have almost a case of it.since i just make candles for a hobby and get carried away with it at that.do you think you would go with a softer wax.or i have used pillar wax with adding stuff i can get a really good scent throw with it that i am happy with. but it is alot more trouble that just putting all ready mixed wax in and melt with color and fo.but after reading the post on how many different types of wax people try for jars. i am thinking mabe just stick with the low melting point pillar that does not look as nice in the jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Maybe it is your wick. What are you using? How much scent are you using per ounce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted October 6, 2005 Author Share Posted October 6, 2005 i am useing 1.5 oz of scent to one lb of wax.and i have tried zink core then went to flat braided wick then tried some not sure what they are looks like round cotten must have had them awhile.i thought the wick but if it is i do not no what one it should have.i get a good melt pool but if i go up a size i get a way to deep melt pool or to much smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrysoaper Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I prefer the creamy container waxes as opposed to the harder waxes that you have to add to. I love J223! It has great scent throw and I use zinc core wicks. I haven't had a bad candle yet.Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scents for me Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I added some J223 because of what I heard about wick issues, super wicked throw! LX wicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted October 7, 2005 Author Share Posted October 7, 2005 do you think j223 has better scent throw than 1945 it is a soft wax but you still cut it.is j223 the kind you get in a bag.is j223 a iga wax. would like to get it in missouri to save on shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I spent several months using the 1945. it is an easy wax to use and makes a lovely candle that burns well with a variety of wicks. I agree 100% that the challenge is the throw, especially the cold throw ( although the hot throw is nothing to get naked and dance about) . I used quality FOs from several companies. I can tell you one thing that helps somewhat, is to add your FO at 180 degrees. I know that there are many people that swear that they get a great throw with this wax, and it's ease of use, kept me trying and trying.I never did get a really GREAT throw from this wax. The J223, although has its own challenges, throws very well in compairson to the 1945. One of the main challenges with it for me is availability and that horrible rumor that it is on its way out anyway due to the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted October 7, 2005 Author Share Posted October 7, 2005 thanks for all help i will check out and see if can get the j223.thanks for taking the time to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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