megandgarr Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I was hoping to get some input between these two waxes. Right now I only make tarts (for msyelf & friends) and plan to try making candles. Again, the candles would only be for myself. I dont ever plan to sell. I have read, read and read somemore about the trials & tribulations of testing, the various wicks, fo load, jar size, etc. and I understand all the variables and that the only true way to find what works best for me is to test. That being said.... for those of you that have used both waxes, is one better than the other in your opinion?I would be able to order the jars, wicks (zinc sample pack) 4630 wax, and 464 from one supplier, but not the J223 from the same supplier. But I was really leaning toward the J223 over the 4630. Setting the cost of shipping and the inconvenience of ordering from 2 separate suppliers aside, in your opinion is the J223 superior to 4630 or do you think I would be happy with 4630 (4630 85%, 464 15%)? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I have used both 4630 & J223 and you will be happy with either of them. Why do you plan on adding the 464? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hi Scent Cellar,To answer your question of why I want to add the 464... Primarily because I have read quite a few posts where it seems that folks have used that blend and really liked the results. I am not speaking from experience whatsoever and would value the input, but I believe I read that it helped with the sinkholes and helped to smooth out the tops. But of course I have read so many different posts that I could very well have mixed up the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Scent Cellar,Since you have used 4630 before, in your experience does it do well on its own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Yes, 4630 is great on it's own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramw71 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I've just started making candles for our house, and use the 4630. LOVE it!! I use 8oz mason jars. It has fantastic throw! I think I'll be sticking with this one! HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Hi Laura,That is good to know. I just ordered the 4630 and the 8 oz square mason jars. I also ordered the zinc sample wick pack. Can I ask what wicks you use? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramw71 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 (edited) um.. top of my head I don't remember. I've only made 6 candles so far. lol It was whatever candle science recommended. But it's not the zinc. HTP 73 maybe? I only ordered a few because I wasn't sure what to get since it ws my first foray into candles. I think I am going to use the zinc when I order more wicks. I've read they are the best with this wax. Let me know how it works for ya!Oh, but I use the 8oz jelly jars. I'm sure that would make a difference in wicks? Edited October 30, 2010 by lauramw71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We also use 4630 and love it! We use LX wicks, but don't use the 8oz mason jar, so I am no help with the size wick that would work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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