NaturallyTru Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Today I poured the following testers in 415 wax:Pineapple Mango - Just ScentGrapefruit Blackberry - CandlewicPomegranate/Peppermint - my own blend Rosemary Thyme - my own blendPear Vanilla - BackwoodsLavender vanilla - "Rosemary Lime - "Cannabis & Rose petals - "Lavender Blue - "Lavender Breezes - "Lemon Tart - "Lavender Basil - BNL BittercreekBlack Raspberry Vanilla - FillmoreAvocado Cilantro - "Ginger Lime - "Ocean Breeze - Southern ScentsationsGrandma'a Kitchen "Oatmeal, Milk & Honey - "Biscotti - "Peppercorn Raspberry "Frosted Flurries/Reindeer Poo - "Cherry Blossom - " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Bet your house smells good!I got a sample of Fillmores Avacado Cilantro but thought it smelled to yucky to put in wax. Let me know if it blossoms in your wax cause it sure stinks OOB!! BTW-- their BRV is very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@BlissStreet Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Can't wait to read your reviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 WOW you were busy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Candybee: I absolutely LOVE Avocado Cilantro OOB! It smells clean...reminds me of AH Fresh Sliced Cucumber...just no cucumber...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramw71 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Goodness sakes you were busy!!! I wanna come sniff your house! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 For the first time last night I poured a few testers in 415- I have been using 464 for a long time but the curiosity of some people saying the throw is better in 415 got me wondering...is this wax the one you have always used?I cant wait to hear your feedback and I am amazed you poured that many in one day! I need to learn how to start a fire under my ass to get going like that! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I started with 415. I tested 464. I only tested two pounds and have 8.5 left over. This was recently. I didn't give it much of a chance but I love my 415 for throw. I didn't like several things about the 464. You can let us know how you like the 415. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 First soy wax I used was 415. In 2008 I tried 464. I loved the smooth look and the way it held bright colors; but scent throw was a pain for me. So I went back to 415. Funny though...I never had any trouble with scent throw on new scents with 415. After having tried the 464, I get a lot of misses with the 415. I think it jinxed me...lol! A lot of people do have very good luck with 464. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I started with 415. I tested 464. I only tested two pounds and have 8.5 left over. This was recently. I didn't give it much of a chance but I love my 415 for throw. I didn't like several things about the 464. You can let us know how you like the 415.Thats what I hear alot of people say about the throw which on CS it claims 464 out does all other soy- I have to wait a couple of days before I burn it but the tops are perfect and the cold throw is very good- I hope the rest is good to- I want to be able to use less FO and have great HT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 First soy wax I used was 415. In 2008 I tried 464. I loved the smooth look and the way it held bright colors; but scent throw was a pain for me. So I went back to 415. Funny though...I never had any trouble with scent throw on new scents with 415. After having tried the 464, I get a lot of misses with the 415. I think it jinxed me...lol! A lot of people do have very good luck with 464.LOL! It knew you cheated!I do love 464 but am getting frustrated with wicking it due to having to use 9% FO to get excellent HT- I have about 15 scents perfected but would like a similar wax that I can use more like the norm...6 to 7 % and get great HTI poured Blue Spruce and Hazelnut Vanilla and the tops are perfect and cold throw awesome- fingers crossed the rest turns out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Okay- I may be jumping the gun here but....WOWI lit my testers in 415 with Peaks Winter Wonderland and I cannot believe the throw! I thought I had great throw going on with 464 but this is much more pronounced and goes further through the houseI made hazelnut vanilla also but need to finish wonderland firstNow I am really confused...do I re-test everything I have done and basically start over- this is crazyI did add beeswax to it in all the research I did on the wax being known for horrible tops and I used cdn wicks and second burn they are looking great so far and the smell is awesome...this is one FO I had a hard time throwing in 464 in a container- had to be in a smaller room to smell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@BlissStreet Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'm so curious about wax....has anyone ever done a swap for it? Say everyone throws in 5 lbs...and you get five diffrent waxes back to test? Does this sound as nuts as it looks when I type it? Maybe my emotions are playing with me today. But damn, how else to do it reasonably cost effective? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I think that is a fabulous idea because now I am going to drive myself crazy wondering if something else is better to- dont get me wrong I am not sure how I feel about totally giving up 464- I love it, but I am really getting more curious also and most places are a 10 lb bag and if you dont like it your stuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 CandleWic has a bunch of different 5lb soy wax samples for under $10.00 a piece. MillCreek has soy wax125 (brandName 415) for $2.00 a lb. Just in case you don't get any takers on the trade idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thoughts on the grapefruit blackberry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I want to be able to use less FO and have great HTDon't forget that wicking has a great deal to do with the HT one gets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Thoughts on the grapefruit blackberry?Ok...I'll start testing with that one today. Have been feeling really blah the past week. But I have candles to pour and 2 testers to test...get up girl and get your fanny shaking!It smells divine CT. Edited November 18, 2011 by NaturallyTru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Don't forget that wicking has a great deal to do with the HT one gets...I am using Cd and CDN both 10 and 12 in the square mason jar.... blue spruce was a dud in both 464 and 415I am finding CDN to throw better in 464 and just getting my feet wet in 415 but so far in winter wonderland CDN is winning alsoAre you thinking I may be off base on this with wick choices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Grapefruit Blackberry - good HTAvocado Cilantro - my son says he can smell it well. My nose has a bit of candle nose since I've been pouring today. Pomegranate/Peppermint - Lovely but I would like a hint more peppermint, so back to the drawing board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) More tested:Raspberry Thyme - My blend from BCS 50%/50%. Nice HT.Pear Vanilla - Backwoods Vanillay....not as strong as I would have liked; but smellableCannabis & Rose petals - " nothin Lavender Breezes - " Great HTLavender Basil - BNL Bittercreek Great HTBlack Raspberry Vanilla - Fillmore I got nothin....going to try againAvocado Cilantro - Yummy!Southern ScentsationsGrandma'a Kitchen " Strong HTBiscotti - " Great HTPeppercorn Raspberry " Great HTCherry Blossom - " Good HT...not as strong as hopedMore later... Edited November 25, 2011 by NaturallyTru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Mostly I got the grapefruit blackberry for soap, but wanted to give it a try in candles. I loved it OOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have been doing more testing with the 415 and I definately like the throw better... problem being that I cannot get it to look good- the very first batch I poured straight 415 I got smooth tops and from there it all went to hell- wet spots rough tops - you name itI have added beeswax and it helped but harder to wickI have added USA and that helped but I swear I am losing some throw doing soI have tried so many different pour temps, FO loads, wicks....Are any one of you 415 users willing to give me a few suggestions... do you use additives or are you having sucess with straight up 100% 415... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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