BrittyBea Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I like the wax that I got from NG but with me being new, I would like to try different waxes until I find "my favorite". I have looked through the threads and noticed that A LOT of you like Ecosoya CB Advanced and PB. I figured I would try this next. I also think I am going to try my hand at some votives and tarts. Does ecosoya seem like a good choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 IMO get some ecosoya xcel and a cd wick sample pack. What jar are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittyBea Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) The jars I have on hand are some 6.5oz jelly jars, regular 8oz jelly jars, and some wide mouth 8oz jelly jars.What is better about excel? Oh, and is it better to just get the wick sample pack? I have just been going by the wick guide . LOl I know nothing about wicks. Where is best place to order the excel? I have found a place in GA (where i live) but they do not do in store pick ups and the shipping is still A LOT! Edited June 8, 2010 by BrittyBea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 The Ecosoya Advanced (CBA) is a container blend designed to have a creamy appearance; minimum frosting, and smooth tops. Unfortunately when this wax was designed it was done so with the emphasis on good appearance rather scent throw. If you are looking for a pretty candle this is the wax for you.If you are interested in a great scent throw you may want to reconsider trying Ecosoya's CB 135 or the new Excel wax. Or, be prepared to spend extra money and time looking for FOs that throw well in the CBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittyBea Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 The specs. for both the CB advanced and 135 say 6-9%. So the 135 just throws it more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hi Brittney,Where in Georgia did you find a place that sells the soy wax? Do they have any other candle supplies? I've googled quite a bit and haven't really found anyplace in the state. Thanks! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittyBea Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hi Brittney,Where in Georgia did you find a place that sells the soy wax? Do they have any other candle supplies? I've googled quite a bit and haven't really found anyplace in the state. Thanks! JYeah they have a good amount of stuff. The website is:www.georgiabodyandbath.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 The specs. for both the CB advanced and 135 say 6-9%. So the 135 just throws it more?The fragrance hold refers to how much FO the wax will carry before it will start seeping out of the wax. It has nothing to do with how well the FO will throw in the wax.As I mentioned in my earlier post, CBA was designed for appearance while the CB135 is the better thrower but frosts more. Its always a tradeoff with wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I clicked on the link you provided for the supplier in GA, when you click on the fragrance name in the description section it takes you right to Save On Scents! Are they a distributor for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) They look a little pricey unless you can pickup. they have excel and cd wicks. If you can't pickup try www.candlemaking.com (no cd wicks though). www.lonestarcandlesupply.com Sorry just read you can't pick up. Edited June 9, 2010 by soy327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgoff Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 BrittyBeaSo far my girlfriend and I have tried 2 types of soy. We got a GREAT deal on golden brands GW444 so we have ton of that (over 200 lbs as hobbiers not a business) and so far we've had really good luck with it in containers, and have got our additive recipe almost to the point where we can reliably make nice looking/burning/smelling pillars out of it. The second wax we tried was the EcoSoya Pillar Blend. But we have read alot that there are 2 different formulas, one has a blue sticker (we got that) and the other has an orange sticker. The blue sticker box is FANTASTIC for pillars, but it is very expensive, almost twice what we paid for the GW444, and from what I"ve read on the boards, the orange box is not nearly as reliable for making good candles. So when you say that you are looking for a new wax, what are you looking to pour jars or pillars?Chris and Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittyBea Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 BrittyBeaSo when you say that you are looking for a new wax, what are you looking to pour jars or pillars?I plan on sticking with containers but I also plan on getting some EcoSoya PB to make some votives and tarts. For the containers I am trying to decide between GB444 and EcoSoya cb 135.Also, I have heard that mixing in a little bit of container wax with pillar wax makes better votives and pillars. The ratio I have see is 25% CB and 75% PB. Has anyone else heard that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgoff Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 We make votives out of the 444 with 3.5 wendy's chili spoons (my super exact measuring device ) per pound of vybar 103 (which is incredibly cheap btw I got 5 lbs for 26 bucks delivered). They burned very nice, and have very good throw because we are able to increase the scent load because of the vybar. We wick our votives with LX 14's from candlescience too. Chris and Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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