AngelaVA Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I tested about 15 lbs of this wax over the summer and could not get it to be a one-pour to save my life. Although it does have a great throw when wicked proprely. Of course, now I am testing it again and still can't get it to be anything close to a one-pour. I poured some votives this morning and used C&S suggestion of pouring at 200 degrees. Well, the votives now have shrunk considerably and so I will be repouring later. This summer I tested it at temps from 160 to 185. Is there anyone that uses this wax successfully? Just wondering if I am missing something or if this is just not a one-pour period. I hate to give up on it, so just looking for any suggestions. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Just curious, what kind of molds are you using and what happens when you pour at the manufacturer's recommended temp of 170-175? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 I'm using standard metal votive molds (unheated) with wick pins. Pouring at 175 still shrinks enough that I need to repour. Can't just smooth out with a heatgun. Pouring at any temp gives me this problem, just in varying degrees. I need to look back through my notes, but I'm not sure if I tried pouring into heated molds. I think I did, but I'll check and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 I poured some more votives about an hour ago at 170. I heated half of the molds and did not heat the other half. The votives have shrunk a bit and I wouldn't sell them like that (and since it's only been an hour, they haven't even completely cooled yet). Maybe I can fix these with a heatgun, but it's too soon to tell. Does anyone use this wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I did use it....and dumped it quick. I was so frustrated with that wax :undecided I switched to 4794 and have stuck with that for 2 yrs now. I love 4794. It's not a single pour (i'm not aware of a single pour votive wax existing), but as far as hot/cold throw, and the ability to get deep rich colors...you can't beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 I used 4794 for about 2 years and I love it too. My local supplier doesn't carry it and so I tested 6228 and 4761. I have been using 6228, but now that I've finished my last case of it, I want to go back to 4794 (even if I have to pay shipping for it). 6228 just isn't my favorite and it doesn't look at good as 4794 (imho). But since I can get 4761 locally, I thought I would give it one last try. Plus, I'm just stubborn and it irritates me that it won't be a one-pour for me. I don't like being defeated by my wax, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asher Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I used the 4761 several years ago, since it was advertised as "one-pour". I got enough shrinkage to require a second pour, but because I had poured the first above the lip of the mold there was no easy way to fill the dip without causing a big mess. Needless to say I only got one slab of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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