bren31 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Just curious what is your ratio to additive rate and how does it come out? Currently I am using 1 pound wax 1 TBS universal additive. I am just getting a feel for things i am thinking about going higher but trying to get a better grip of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tereasa Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 GB 444 already has UA in it, why would you add more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bren31 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Because it seems like a huge defference between my samples with it and without it. side by side from tops to the burn the samples with more UA seem to do better. I dont know just seems my findings. using 444 without extra UA doesnt do very well for me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovy Chic Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Using the extra UA does make a pretty candle doesn't it? I've tried up to 3T per lb, just playing around with scents that I couldn't get to throw in soy. It works but it's a bit--to figure out the wicking. I usually stick with 1 T per lb. And yes, I know 444 already has UA in it. No rule says you can't add more to tweak the appearance and the throw right? It also works great when blending paraffin and soy together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Now this is just my opinion - but it appears the 444 with more UA is really, really close to the 464. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bren31 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 does anyone mix 444 with any other soy product? I was thinking about mixing it with 416 or 464 just to experiment some, I was just wondering if anyone tries this or do they just use straight 444 out of the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I use 444 straight out of the bag,,I have not seen any need to add anymore additives then it has already BUT it is a personal choice. If you want to try it then go ahead and test it out,,Nothing says you cant one way or the other. NO the 444 is nothing like the 464,,,the 464 does NOT have the best throw hot or cold as the 444 does,,,JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bren31 Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 I have been testing a lot was just getting a feel for mixing it. I have tried it many times out of the bag but cant ever get it to look right maybe its me but the tops look bad and the melt is clumpy like cottage cheese. With the extra UA it gives me a great looking top and the burn is more level and constant:confused:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I have been testing a lot was just getting a feel for mixing it. I have tried it many times out of the bag but cant ever get it to look right maybe its me but the tops look bad and the melt is clumpy like cottage cheese. With the extra UA it gives me a great looking top and the burn is more level and constant:confused:.GREAT!! then go with it! If it works for you and you like your results and it burns well and you have a good Hot/cold Throw and a full melt pool then you have a great recipe. Right it down and you got a keeper!!! GOOD JOB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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