Ccruz0709 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hi all. I have been lurking in the shadows for awhile now and love reading all the topics. You all are so knowledgeable and helpful. I am currently using/testing a 6006 and 464 blend and have one giant question. I know 6006 likes a higher poor temp and 464 behaves better with a lower, what is a good temp to start with when they both like different temps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Depending on the percentage of your blend (85% 6006 and 15% 464) you have crossed over into the parasoy zone. The best pour temp I found was 185 degrees in room temp jars. Test and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I m testing 464 and 6006 . im using the 464 at the higher percent and the 6006 at the lower I don't know why I decided to test this combo ...I guess im crazy.. but I like both of the waxes ... how long should I cure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 My guess would be to wait for the soy to cure as if it were a soy wax candle since soy is the greater percentage, so 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafters_playhouse Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 funny you post this because i recently purchased 6006 (a parasol blend)for wax tart testing. I have got say i like 444 much much better for my candles. For me the scent load is much better and i use a solid 10% FO. My supplier suggested i use 6006 for my wax tarts, since i asked for advice on how to make it more sliceable. My observations so far are that @10% The 6006 can't handle the FO. I get sweating, leaking etc on the bottom of my melts. So my next test batch will be @ 8%. In addition i made a small set of candles with 6006 and wood wicks. I get a lot of Black smoke, and my guess is it's the FO and the Paraffin in the wax. For me...I will stick to 444 and 464 for my candles ( i use 444 in the Spring, summer, Fall and 464 in the winter only) but if i can get the FO right i think the 6006 will be perfect for my wax melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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