dliteful scents Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've been wanting to experiment with containers and i'm just curious on everyones opinion on which wax to use. I've seen so many different ones. I general do paraffin or paraffin/soy blend.Thanks for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I like IGI 4627 "Comfort Blend." It's got a strong HT and CT, and you can make vibrant colors. It's got excellent adhesion to the glass, so minimal wet spots for me. It doesn't get the glass container as hot as some others. I like using zinc wicks with it. I don't like using HTP wicks with it. I might try CD wicks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon44 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 HorsescentS,Would you please give some recommendations on wick sizes? I use the 6 oz. jelly jars and the salsa jars that are about 3" in diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottlecrafters Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) HorsescentS,Would you please give some recommendations on wick sizes? I use the 6 oz. jelly jars and the salsa jars that are about 3" in diameter.I use 464 Soy...but You might want to try CD or CDN 12 or 14 and wick up or down from there. Edited March 17, 2012 by Bottlecrafters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 HorsescentS,Would you please give some recommendations on wick sizes? I use the 6 oz. jelly jars and the salsa jars that are about 3" in diameter.How wide and tall are the 6 oz jelly jars? You could try a 51z in them. Try a 60z and a 62z in the 3" diameter salsa jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I am enjoying using 4630, good CT and HT. I am now blending in some 464 to make a parasoy but it works well as it is. Wicks I use are, CD, HTP, and LX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) Hi Dliteful!When I started making container candles over 11 years ago I started with the paraffin 4786 container wax. I hate the 2nd pours, but I just love the results I get from it....it has never let me down. I use the zinc wicks with this wax.:smiley2: Edited March 17, 2012 by puma52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I use 4630 for containers with zinc wicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon44 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 The jelly jars are about 2.5"I'll start with the 51 and see how that goes. I can get this wax local. It's just a pain to re-test everything. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyGCC Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I use CB-135 EcoSoya brand I have found it is the best preforming of my container waxes but I have not experimented with a whole lot of different kinds. I will say I have used Paraffin also but I do not like working with it. I call it my iccy sticky gooey wax but the scent throw is great. I also have a vegetable wax C-3 container wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Can anyone recommend which Size zinc wick I should use with 4630 in an 8 ounce square mason jar? Or the same jar with zinc wicks with 4786? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Can anyone recommend which Size zinc wick I should use with 4630 in an 8 ounce square mason jar? Or the same jar with zinc wicks with 4786?I would try a 60z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 60z is what I use in mine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks, I will give it a try. I am not real serious about making candles (I only make melts) but I would like to make some to keep around the house for myself. So far the few I have made don't have a hot throw. I have only tried them with the 44z and 51z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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