pixie Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 For those of you that have tried the Ecosoya new wax, the CBxL, do you think the HT is better than the advanced or would you say they are pretty much the same in that regard?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jruhsam Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 So far I would say that there is better HT than the advanced. I have only tried tealights and a couple votives so far. Will try candles tonight or tomorrow. Since I am still relatively new to candles I will leave the real judgment to others with more experience.Jim R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I will be testing this wax tonight. Dan sent some samples to us at BC to test and I will gladly post my results when I have them. I have a few scents that throw fantastic in Ez Soy and Eco 135 but would not do a thing in Advance. I plan to test a few of those for comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have a few scents that throw fantastic in Ez Soy and Eco 135 but would not do a thing in Advance. I plan to test a few of those for comparison. I'd really be interested in the XL vrs 135 results ... thanks for testing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Judy, you use the 135 Right? May I ask what you are finding with the HT, and Frosting. I am finding if I cure for 1 week probably longer The HT is better. It frost's bad so I hadn't been using color, and have tried the reddi-glow chips still a little frost on the tops.I'm Pouring at a lower temp.What is it with NGI and frost or no HT?Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Ok, I poured them last night. Here is what I have so far. First candle was poured 1 oz pp Twigs & Berries with two chips per lb of wax. I used a CD 12 wick in all of them. After 12 hours I am getting some frost with this scent. I poured this candle right at 130*. The top was perfectly smooth and level. This scent did not throw at all for me in 135 or advance. The cold throw is out of this world. I can live with the frost, it's not near what it was with the 135 and not as minimal as it was with advance but a happy medium. This candle is adhered to the jar nicely still.The second was made with 1 oz pp Honey Coco Mango, again CD 12 wicks but this time I used orange powder dye. After 12 hours it is pulling away from the jar but leaving weird residue behind. I poured this one at 150, the top is not quite a smooth as the one poured at 130 but I would not repour it or heat gun it, just sort of a nipple around the wick. I don't see any frost or other problems and again, fantastic cold throw. I have used this in 135 and it threw well but have not tested it in Advance.The third I did was 1 oz pp Sandalwood Vanilla. Again this was made with a CD 12 but this time I poured at 140. I used brown dye block. The tops are perfectly smooth, no frost and it pulled away from the glass and did not leave any funky residue. Beautiful candle! Once again I am blown away by the cold throw! This one seemed to look the best visually. No frost, smooth top and it pulled way so no wet spots.I am pretty impressed with the overall look of the candles. Smooth tops, nice color, the frost I did get wasn't horrid (at least not yet! ) I liked that it could be poured warmer for sure!!!! The cold throw is mind blowing fantastic! I used all standard 8 oz smooth side jelly jars btw for my testing. Dan at Eco recommends 48 hour minimum cure to let the soy re-crystalize properly so I will wait to burn them but so far so good. I am impressed so far I will update once they are burned with further results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jruhsam Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Typing this at work where I have 1 customer that is lucky enough to be able to light the candles. Bird of Paradise from Peak in a 10oz multifaceted container is throwing very well. Distance is hard to judge due to the layout of the building, guessing about 70+ feet from his office. He is in a cubical room, high cubical walls with a door, so the scent has to leave through the door or over the cubicle wall. I am impressed with the HT so far. :smiley2:Jim R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Any updates on this new wax? I would like to order some but waiting on the results of the testing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Not since yesterday afternoon... There are some other results in the original thread about CBXL, starting on page 7...http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88730&page=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Judy, you use the 135 Right? May I ask what you are finding with the HT, and Frosting. I am finding if I cure for 1 week probably longer The HT is better. It frost's bad so I hadn't been using color, ...LindaLinda - Sorry, couldn't get backwith you earlier. Been with hubby who is back in the hospital. Yes, I use 135 with no dye. If I do dye adding UV & CO seems to help eliminate the frosting. Cure time depends totally on the FO. Some take over a week but then I've found others that only need a 24-48 hr cure.HTH - PM me if you want to compare notes. May take a while to get back with you. DH suppose to get out this evening or tomorrow am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Been with hubby who is back in the hospital.Praying for a swift recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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