Mama Turtle Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 With all the posts about testing palm wax, I really need to take the plunge. I told myself I would start testing a while back and just got too busy. Thanks for the inspiration!!Mama Turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrbd Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 so get on it !:laugh2: and post results please . I just poured another test group and will start burning tomorrow:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megfarwell Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I just ordered some Glass Glow from CS....supposed to get here on Tuesday. I'm SURE I'll be pouring that night, so I'll try to get some pictures posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) Awesome. Welcome to the party. Pour yourself a drink, or there's beer in the fridge. Edited April 11, 2010 by topofmurrayhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrbd Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Pour yourself a drink, or there's beer in the fridge/QUOTE] hey what's up with that.... I never got that offer:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Turtle Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 I need to pour some soy tonight for a show, but if I am up for it, I am going to try some GG from CS. I have done a few previous testers late last year, so here are my specs/best guess for my latest experiment:12 oz status jarJack frost6% FP ppCD 12HTP 105Heat to 200 with dye chips Add FOPour at 185-195Cool with wire rack and styrofoam cooler on topTried CD14 and CSN 14 and seemed too hot with huge flame I will post pics as soon as I can. Funny...re drink/beer. My hubby is a home brewer and we have a kegerator. Maybe I will post some pics of that too.Happy testing!!Mama Turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megfarwell Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Got my wax today, and poured two testers tonight wicked CSN 12 & 14, 3 in straight sided tumbler, and 1 oz CS Very Vanilla. :yay:Everything seemed like it went so fast! My wicks weren't sticking very well to the bottom of the jars, but I said screw it, and poured them anyway. I decided to warm my jars in the microwave.......then realized THAT wasn't such a good idea when I saw the metal tabs start sparking! Oops!So then, finally got my jars situated, looked over, and the wax had cooled to 175. Crap! Got it warmed back up and finally poured the jars. Now I'm impatiently waiting for them to cool off so I can see what my patterns look like. I poured both at 190, left one out in open, and put one under box to see how that affects things.Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Turtle Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Ok. Just poured mine as well. My temp also dropped down to 175 and I just poured it anyway to see what would happen. I think I may get horizantal lines instead of a nice pattern..they are resting nicely under a cooler and I will peak tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Turtle Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Just as I suspected. Wax too cool and jars not hot enough. Not pretty, but worthy of a test burn for wicks. I need to do better with my timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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