Carriegsxr6 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I was on their website today and noticed they have a new Soy Wax Container Blend. They come in 1lb bricks and have a MP of 127. hmmmm I may just have to pick a block or two up next time I am in there. I love testing new things. Anyone else tried this new wax out yet, or anyone know if it is actually a different brand in disguise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hi Carrie, I just bought a case and poured some up the other night. It is a 50/50 blend. I did get some frosting and sink holes so I called today, recomm pouring temp is 150-160. I kind of figured I poured to hot so I'll check the temp next time. Gotta find my old thermometer, it's probably got spider webs on it, LOL. She said you can add 1% vybar 260 if you want it to look creamier or get any frosting. I did get a little frost but I didn't warm my jars and like I said I believe I poured to hot. Burn was great today, loved it! Nice and clean and melt pool was easier to achieve then I'm use too. Cold/Hot throw was good considering I didn't give much cure. Now throw everything out the window I just said. I don't normally burn the next day or give judgment of that but I made so many I thought I would sneak a peak. So far it has my interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Did you try it Carrie? Still getting the sink holes gonna try some steric see if that helps. Cold/Hot throw is pretty good, burns nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedes Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Hi Jeannie. i just ordered some of this wax today,can not wait to try. What wick did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I dedes, I have been testing various wicks with various jars. Zinc, Cotton, Hemp & LX. The first 3 do shroom and more depening on certain scents but burn great. Haven't noticed any sooting or issues. I need to track down my larger size LX, I've got a 24 in a 3" jar and it's just not cutting it. It was soooo cold here this morning, brrrrr. Please let me know your thoughts when you try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedes Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 jeannie. I think I will try cd first I was having good luck with it in my 16 and 8 oz jelly jars with my other 50/50 blend. I will let you now, Weather is nice here in Cali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Let me know how the CD's do for you. I had a big bag of wicks from everything under the sun and I am starting to wonder if I tossed it. hmmm. I emailed Genwax about the massive sink hole and this was the response!It could be you are pouring the wax too hot. We suggest to pour around 145-150 degrees.This will occur also with one pour waxes. We suggest to poke holes to release any air pockets and re-fill the candle. it will best when the candle is burning it will not drown the wick.So the temp is getting lower, LOL. I will pour cooler again, may just be best to treat it as a repour wax I don't know. I'm in Cali too in the mountains, looks to rain soon. We are wearing our jackets here Chat Soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 I havent tried this yet. Thanks for the heads up about it being a 50/50 blend. I am scared of parasoy blends. The only thing I have ever tested was soy.You may want to try out the HTPs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Is anyone still using this? Are the blocks/slabs really 1# each? I sent an email, but forgot they are closed tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I ordered this back when this thread first started. It is a very hard wax (hard to believe it's 50% soy) and I got terrible frosting with it and a big dip in the middle. My batch pulled away from the jars completely. So much that the whole candle would come out of the jar on the skewer when I poked a hole for the test wick. It would also crack when I used the skewer. Not much throw either. I was not impressed...sorry :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Thanks...all info is good to know even if it's bad reviews! I was going to pick some up when I get C3, but maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks...all info is good to know even if it's bad reviews! I was going to pick some up when I get C3, but maybe not.you may want to take adrive to Em Monte instead of North Hollywood. The Swans candle supply store is located at the ACCU warehouse. They sell ACCU-Soy, cheaper than C-3. I am testing it out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I had planned to go to Swan's last week, but after reading the reviews on the Accu-soy, I'm not so sure I want to even test it. At least I know the quirks with C-3 and have tested most of my scents already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 I had planned to go to Swan's last week, but after reading the reviews on the Accu-soy, I'm not so sure I want to even test it. At least I know the quirks with C-3 and have tested most of my scents already.hmm, I havent read anything too bad about the accu-soy. I am testing it now and feel it is pretty simular as the C-3. I havent tested all my fragrances with it yet, but as far as appearence goes, its pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 So did you guys not try it then? I still have my case from sept, just had so much going on. I wonder if the batches will be consistent from box to box. I had pretty good throw results with mine. It does kind of have a strong soy smell to it that bugs me though. I'm starting to fire up the kettle again. Can't seem to find my old notes if I tested the steric or not for the sink holes, hmmm. The wax I believe is a 127-128 mp so no it's not as soft as some waxes. But I believe that is what makes it burn so good. It's not so soft that it drowns the wick like a lot of soy waxes do. The texture reminds me a lot like the IGI 4786 same melt point only without the zillion wet spots. I've not had any cracking issues though I get the large sink holes pouring at the suggested temp. I did add 1% vybar to mine as stated for a creamier appearance. Still not sure if I want to mess with color or not. Anywayz..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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