valerie6 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Hi,I currently use 4630 from peaks but was given a case of j223 and was wondering if anyone could tell me if they are very similar or what are your thoughts on j223, I would like to use up the wax.Thanks so much,Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Since both waxes are made by IGI, this link might help you out a bit.http://www.igiwax.com/resource/Container_Candle_WaxesHTHDanielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxGirl Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 In my opinion J223 is much better than 4630. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleGirl Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 TxGirl, what is it that you like better about the j223? I've been using the 4630 for a while now and never tried J223. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 We started with J223 and switched to 4630 because of the wet spots we were experiencing. I loved the J223 - good scent throw, colored nicely. If we weren't "beginners" and totally turned off by the wet spots, we may have stayed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRookie Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 J-50 is a superior wax to both, if you can live with the wet spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleGirl Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I get major wet spots with 4630. I tried heating the jars, didn't make a difference. Have slow cooled in a box, still get them, ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I get major wet spots with 4630. I tried heating the jars, didn't make a difference. Have slow cooled in a box, still get them, ugh!CandleGirl, how hot are you pouring the wax? I had problems with 4630 when heated too high.I have tested both waxes. J223 is probably a better wax, less prone to smoking than 4630, but more expensive. Melt point is about the same. J50 has a higher melt point so the application is a little different. Also a good wax. JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Just a quick comment on wet spots. Some of you laughed at those of us who use Crisco and heat our jars to eliminate wet spots, but after reading your comments on the wet spot complaints in 4630 & j223, I just smile.I use J50 and add Crisco & I heat my jars, and I get very few wet spots. When I do get a couple, it's usually because I get in a hurry and pour too hot. (Usually the last batch of the evening when I want to go to bed.)Fredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Just a quick comment on wet spots. Some of you laughed at those of us who use Crisco and heat our jars to eliminate wet spots, but after reading your comments on the wet spot complaints in 4630 & j223, I just smile.I use J50 and add Crisco & I heat my jars, and I get very few wet spots. When I do get a couple, it's usually because I get in a hurry and pour too hot. (Usually the last batch of the evening when I want to go to bed.)FredronWhen we pour 4630 and cool, no wet spots. It is after we have had them stored in the cardboard box for awhile that the wet spots show up - probably too cool where they are stored. When I bring them home and set them out, they are fine....no wet spots.We do heat our jars, but don't wash them like we used to - just wipe them out, especially where we place the wicks. I am still on the fence about that - I still "feel" a coating on them, which I think will attract dust, etc. They are stored in closed boxes, but once they are out and on display.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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