Sharon44 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I finally got around to pouring a couple of testers today. I poured CandleScience honeysuckle jasmine @ 8% using a cd 4 and a cd 5.Also, I poured Candlewic Ginger & Amber with the same % and same wicks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this wax since taylored concepts went out of business. I've tried 4794 for votives and don't like it. What I REALLY miss is my OK 6228. I loved that wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Hope that you like it. I used a larger sized wick, myself. That's a really nice FO, BTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon44 Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Which oil Stella??Honeysuckle Jasmine or Ginger & Amber. Ginger & Amber is one of my favorites. As for the wick selection, I started with the manufacturers suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Both, but I was thinking of the honeysuckle & jasmine. It's ard to find something that's very accurate for those scents. The manufacturer's suggestions are a great place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Sharon-- you can still get K6228 wax at Tri-State Candle Supply. Or look for it at other suppliers as IGI 4750A. It was my first pillar wax and I am still hoarding some to test out new pillar techniques from time to time. Or maybe you just miss the wax because you intended to switch to soy? In that case, never mind.BTW-- I found making pillars with Ecosoya PB just didn't work for me. It has a great hot throw but is a stinker to wick. Mine always tunnel. It does make great smelling votives and tarts thou. Edited August 14, 2011 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon44 Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Yes, I found the 6228 @ tristate, but it's 132.00 a case??? Then I would have to pay for shipping also. I can't pay that. Taylored had a votive wax that was great, but he closed. So, I am trying the PB for votives. I can get that locally and it's already got a good price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon44 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm burning the ginger & amber now. Can't smell a thing and it's not burning well at all. I'm burning the cd 5. Guess I'll bump up the wick size. Any help would be appreciated. I'm assuming I will not have to go over 8% with this wax. I've always gotten great results with my paraffin votives. One votive would scent my bedroom. That's what I am hoping for with this wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 ginger & amberI found that particular fragrance takes a longer cure time than others, but it is not a "strong" fragrance to begin with. Some scents are lighter or more subtle than others - all FOs will not run you out of the room! If you want a more powerful fragrance, try their ginger & frankincense. I use 1 oz. PP in all of my candles, regardless. If it takes more than that, I find another fragrance oil to try or another supplier for the same scent. The CD 5 is too small in a standard votive made with PB, as I mentioned above. Try a 6 or 7. PB is tough to burn and requires a larger wick than other soy waxes of the same size (ie. same amount of C3 poured in a votive container). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon44 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks Stella. I'll try the 6 and 7. Ginger & Amber is one of my favorite scents. I will try the ginger & frankincense next time I order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have some Ginger & Amber to try out... can hardly wait since I LOVE both fragrances! Amber always takes a longer cure, but it's soooo worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigtroutt Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I've been using the Eco Soya PB for my 2" and 3" pillars. The cotton wick I'm using was good for 2" to 3" candles. Works good for the 2" but tunnels the 3" so I just had to bump up my wick size to 3" to 4" candles. Now I'm going to be testing it to see if its the right size. I have several poured and will be pulling out the small wicks and snaking the new size in them to test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I have several poured and will be pulling out the small wicks and snaking the new size in them to test.This is a good "short cut" to testing pillars if one has leveled the new burn surface and, of course, used wick pins. I hope the bigger wick works perfectly for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigtroutt Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) I hate to waste a good test candle. I cut the candle flat with the wick still in using a heated up saw blade and a tourch. I then use the old wick to pull the new one through. I attach the old wick to the new one with a needle and thread end to end. I then pull the one out and snake the new wick in. You just have to be careful not to pull too fast or you can break the thread. If you break the thread you just use the needle and thread and see of you can thread the needle all the way through the candle and use the thread to pull the wick through. It seem like a lot but it works....lol Edited August 29, 2011 by Abigtroutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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