Brenda (OH) Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I must admit though, I have been lurking for a while I have found you gals and guys to be great for providing advice in all types of candles. You have answered quite a few questions of mine without me having to post. THANKS A BUNCH !!!! I have been making container candles for 3 1/2 years. For the past year I have been using the Joy Wax but have been venturing out in testing other parasoy blends since the Joy Wax is notorious for sink holes. This wax is time consuming so I thought I would see if I could find another wax that compared in cold and hot scent throw. I am currently testing the J-300 wax and am loving it!! I use zinc wicks and so far I am getting great results. I was wondering, for those of you that use the J-300 do you find that you need to double wick a apothecary jar for heavier fragrance oils? Or have you been able to single wick? Sorry so long for my introduction Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanna Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Welcome to the board...we are glad to have you! I am new, too, so I haven't tried the J-300. Who makes that? I am always looking for new waxes that have better results than the one I am using. Currently my fave is IGI's harmony blend 4630. I do container candles in the apothecary jars and double wick because they have a 4 inch base and get a faster melt pool going than with one large wick. When I use soy I had to wick up even though it was double. I hope you get your answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I've never used J-300...Just wanted to say Howdy and Welcome to CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyalc Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hi Brenda and welcome! I'm a newcomer too but, also new to candlemaking. Hope you find the answer you're looking for, the folks here are so helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Thanks for the warm welcome . . .Astorlite makes the J300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shala Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hello and welcome! Glad to have you here. This is a great board and I'm sure someone will have the answer that you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hi and welcome to the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuepie Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Nice to meet you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hi and Welcome to the Board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcobane Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hiya and welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hi and welcome to the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hi and welcome to the board, I double wick all my 4 inch apothecaries, I have used astor waxes, igi waxes and for a 4 inch apothecary 2 wicks is the way to go. Hope this is helpful Let us know how things work out. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentelrond Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 hi and welcome.we are all so friendly here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Welcome to the board and the addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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