cwuer Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I have been testing several new waxes over the past month or so as I have moved and want to find a local supplier. I had decided on the 6006, however now that I bought a case I am beginning to think the 4786 has a better scent throw, both hot and cold. I liked the 6006 becuase it is so easy to use, but I am just not safisified with the throw I am getting. I lit one of the testers back up from the 4786 and it just smells so much stronger than all the 6006 testers I am burning. The main reason reasons I decided against the 4786 is because it seemed to me to burn up really quickly. The candles smelled good, but burned quicker than any other wax I can remember. Does anyone elses feel this way, or am I just imagining this??? Also have you tried adding anything to slow the burn down a bit? I was thinking of adding about 5% soy, maybe even less. Has anyone ever tried adding soy or anything else to increase the burn time? If so what are your findings on that? Any help will be appreciated. I tried the 4630 as well, but it seemed to smoke more, and I still think the throw is better from the 4786. I have tried LOTS of different scents as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YooperCandles Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I use 4786 for my container candles (jjs) and love it! I dont have any problem with it burning too quickly. What size wick are you using with this wax? I use zinc cored.....usually the 44-24-18 and a 51-24-18 on thicker scents like vanillas. Hopefully someone else can help with other reasons yours are burning too quickly.Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Angela7 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 JMO -The 6006 didn't throw much for me either.The 4786 threw okay - didn't have a problem with it burning too fast though.The 4630 blew both of them out of the water with the throw, but it smokes more. I would say this burned too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I use 4786 for standard width 8 oz jelly jars with 44-24-18Z wick (same as YooperCandles). I get good cold and hot throw and do not find that it burns up too quickly. My 8 oz jar lasts about 50 hrs which I thought was a long time. At least, it felt like forever, when I was testing it. I have not tried 6006 or 4630 so can't give a comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Breanna Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Hi,,I use 4786 a lot and I like it,,,The cold/hot throw is great! I use 8 oz widemouth Kerr jars with a 44-32-18z and use 16 oz wide mouth kerr jars with a 51-32-18z,,,Now if using Vanilla I go to a 60-44-18z. In my 26oz container I also use the 60-44-18z and again as long its not vanilla, then I would go to 62-52-18z,,,,I have mixed the J223 and the J225 with 4786 and it was great,,I have not done any soy yet,,,I am getting ready to try the samples from Golden Blends,,,HTH,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsb1 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I use 50/50 J223/4786 and have excellent results, There are a few Fo's that do burn fast but not many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenCO Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Where are you guys getting 4786 since Peak stopped carrying it? I have a wholesale order and they're all out of their new container wax.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Where are you guys getting 4786 since Peak stopped carrying it? I haven't. I am in the process of switching over to their new container wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 4786 is my favorite wax, I can't get it local anymore so I am using 1945 which is also a good wax , I use to use 6006 and loved that wax also, never had any problem with hot or cold throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Where are you guys getting 4786 since Peak stopped carrying it? I have a wholesale order and they're all out of their new container wax.Thanks!You can still get IGI-4786 from Bittercreek and wholesale supplies plus...HTH,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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