gmaw Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I haven't been on here in a while and I wanted to say hello. I was wondering what you think of the Golden Brand waxes. I have never used it and I'm thinking about trying it because it is closer to me than the wax I use. Any opinions on this wax would be appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 My opinon would be...unless it is alot cheaper...I would stick to what you have if you are satisfied with it...I use GB 415..while it is a good wax..there are alot of issues with it...I have found I go thru alot of samplers trying to find FO's that really throw well in it..but when I do get one that does,,it does really well..But that is just my opinon..There may be others with alot more experiance than I, that would advise you different..If you will read on this board about growing wax...I am having some trouble with my wax growing 3 to 4 wks. after making and storing with it almost covering my wicks..I am not trying to scare you off of GB, but I wanted to give you my honest opinon, on what has been going on with me...That post about wax growing..Is in the Vegetable wax section.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmaw Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Wow! thank you! I've never heard of growing wax before. I'm so glad I asked about it before I bought it. I have enough problems with the wax I know. I don't think I want to use a wax like that. I guess I'll just keep looking. I'm actually trying to find a wax that is very very close to the J223 because the price has gone up so high and by the time I pay shipping it's costing me about 100.00 a case. Not much profit in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I'm using 464 and haven't had any problems, save the occasional frosting. No growing, no lack of throwing...-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Candelishis Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Ditto on what Kristi said. I use 464 for both my containers and my tarts (in clamshells) and have never had a problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabanana's candles Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Same here. Now that the humid weather is gone. I love my 464 again. I tried 415 and liked it, just am too impatient to pour slushy. 464 it hits 140 and pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racolvin Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Rack up another vote on the GW464. Like Laura, I use it for containers and will be using it for clamshell tarts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmaw Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Thanks everyone, I would love to try the 464 now. Especially if it works for tarts and containers. thank you all so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValhallaGal Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I know this is an older post, but I just wanted to give another positive vote for Golden Brands. I've been using 444 for some time now for containers with excellent cold and hot throw. No issues what so ever. I've just started using it for tarts. and I'm hoping for the same results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I just ordered a 10lb. bag of 444..I hope it is good to me! LOL! I also bought 10lbs. of feathering palm wax and ecsoya advanced..am testing to see if they will behave for me! Good to know 444 and 464 are being good to you all! Kimmeroo:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc404 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hello everyone. If you don't mind me asking when making tarts and clamshells with 464 do you add anything to the wax? Right now I add about 1 0z BW per pound. I just poured some leftover wax in a clamshell and votive mold to see what happens.ThanksCheryl C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racolvin Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I tried 464 in the votive and tart clamshells - not a good idea. The 464 is too soft and won't come out of the molds without a fight, which destroys them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmfritz Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I use 444, tried the 415 and hated it! The 444 behaves alot better and works well for clamshells too! I highly recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Seems like for once eveyone agrees in this thread...stay away from 415. Any of the others are workable issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Candelishis Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I tried 464 in the votive and tart clamshells - not a good idea. The 464 is too soft and won't come out of the molds without a fight, which destroys them.I use straight 464 in my tart clamshells and they pop right out. I don't use any additives at all...that's weird that you had problems. Are you letting them cool all the way? I don't touch mine for at least 48 hours, and they pop right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Seems like for once eveyone agrees in this thread...stay away from 415. Any of the others are workable issues.Actually, I like 415 (EZSoy) just fine. I get nice-looking candles by adding a bit of beeswax and pouring slushy, and I haven't had much trouble finding scents that throw well. Not that I'm trying to sell anyone on 415; I'm just saying different strokes for different folks, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcountry Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I use 415 with a 1/10 comfort blend and make great candles (if I have the patients to wait for the slushy stage) it has ate a few wicks so I am learning to leave them a little long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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