FunFlames Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I searched for 50/50 to see what I could find, but it kept saying it found nothing. I know it lied to me! LOLI have been testing a 75s/25p blend, in jj I was using a CD10 but it was too large so I was going to pour new testers with CD8... at this time I am going to test 50/50 instead, so I am wondering if I should go to a 6 or 7. I am not sure how much of a difference the added paraffin will make. I think I read that it isn't much of a difference but I can't find it now.I am also testing an 11oz metro jar that worked with a CD12 or 14 in the 75s/25p blend so I thought I would make up CD10 and 12... does that sound good?TIA for any and all helpDanielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwillo2 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I have not tested a blend (though I will get to tommorrow! ) but I have done lots of research .... Use the word 'blend' in the search and you will get some results...I use 464 and I am finally getting some 4630 in tommorrow so I can try a blend and a straight paraffin.. I am starting my testing based on this threadhttp://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77700&highlight=4630HTH!Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 I did search again with "blend" but found nothing useful to me on wicking. I ended up pouring 4 testers last night. 2 metro's CD 10 & 12 and 2 jj CD 6 & 7. They look beautiful. I tried a new (to me) method to cool them and they are still warm this morning. I wanted to make a styrofoam cooling box, but never got around to it. A friend gets meat shipped in and it comes in these wonderful, thick styrofoam boxes.... they work great. I put the lid down, set my jars down, pour and cover with the bottom. I can't get over how slow it lets them cool. I will test them in a few days and post how these wicks have worked out.Happy Holidays everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwillo2 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Sorry I couldn't be of more help...I did most of my research on 4630 cause that is what I am going to attempt.I would really like to have one of those boxes you are talking about. I have a friend who works in a meat market and I am going to ask him if they have anything like that.. Thanks for the idea.I am so anxious to try my blend.. I have got three full pages of notes of what I am going to do as soon as the UPS truck leaves my driveway...LOLI hope you have great luck and Happy Holidays to you too!Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I tested the 50/50 blend of 464/4630 but I only did tins. The 8oz tin would be a CD 10 to start with. I was gonna start with a CD10 in the jj....but now may use a 7 or 8 instead.I am gonna hold off my testing till after our move to Yuma. i want to try to rent a shop over there so I can get my testing done.Please post how the jj did.tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Pwillo 2 you actually did help! LOL I know if you order from Omaha Steak, they send in the nice thick styrofoam boxes with dry ice! They are really nice! I hope your UPS man comes early!!Tootie I will post my results. I will most likely fire them up Thursday or Friday. OH, I used Peak's Gramma's Swingin' Eggnog! YUMMY 1oz/pp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 I lit the 2 metro jars this evening and burned for 4.25 hours. They burned beautifully but had little HT. I could smell it, but not like I should. I have been having a HT issue with a lot of candles I have been testing. I actually pulled out a "store bought" candle to burn tomorrow to see how well it smells up my house. My house is very open so it is kind of hard to test in. I am getting frustrated!!I will also test the jj's tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Try a smaller area such as a bedroom with the door closed. tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 I have the jj's in the bedroom now. They have been burning about an hour. I haven't formed an opinion....I lit a brand name candle in my regular testing area and am not impressed. I am not sure if my memory of the throw is greater than the actual throw!! In my mind they used to smell up my entire house. I have made other candles that almost smell me right out of the house, so I know it is possible. I am starting to wonder if my 415 is the issue. I am going to make a candle with clean cotton which I know throws... if it doesn't then I am going to buy new 415. GGRRRRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 As far as the jj' go... I like the CD7 at this point. Both started out slow (typical) then got a fmp. The 8 got there first and looked ok till a later burn where it showed it was too large. Large shroom and way too deep. 7 is much better.The metro's are another story.... I goofed and forgot to label each jar before they were moved. So I have no idea which wick is which. I am hoping I can tell later on. I have them now as A & B, so I can take notes. The throw still is not what I'd expect from a 50/50 blend. They are burning nice though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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