gingerinarkansas Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I use astorlite v for votives and I hate it but want to use up what I have. I always use CD-5 or zinc wicks with this wax but it seems that the cd-5 and one of the zincs won't burn good and the other zinc seems a little too hot. Those are the only types of wicks I currently have and I don't want to just order a few wicks due to high shipping prices. I mixed some container wax with it (12oz. astorlite v and 4 oz. container wax) but didn't seem to help. The oils I used was NG Monkey Farts and Strawberry Jam from somewhere. Any advice? What is a good paraffin wax for votives? I hate making votives but alot of people like them. Help me please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinetreecandles Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I use the astrolite V also with Low Smoke Zinc wicks and those seem to work fine for me. I only do about 10 scents in those since they don't seem to do very well compared to containers or tarts.You can get the low smoke zinc wicks here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thank you for that info...I've never tried that particular zinc but does sound like it would work well. I'm currently testing again...added a smig more container wax and they seem to be burning a little better...I've got my fingers crossed. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I use IGI 4625 for my pillars and votives and the CD 5 wick just about always works in my votives. hthAnd yes - know what you mean about the votives. Here lately that is what I have been making the most of. Yeah - I hate making them also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol M Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I used to use Astor V. It's a different type of wax (texture a little weird), but it did have good scent throw; plus, being able to get it in pellet form from Alabaster was nice. If I remember correctly, I used zincs and cd's both successfully. I got disgusted with the metal molds, so I use a straight paraffin/4627 blend now and pour the 3 oz votives in Dixie cups. I'm going to give that silicone-type mold from BC a try if they ever get it back in; I've been checking almost daily for two weeks and it's still oos. Hope it's soon, cause I desperately need wick stick'ums also.Ginger, if you nail it down to a few sizes you'd like to try, pm me and I'll send you a handful if I have them. Don't have any low smokes, though; sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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