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just an update - I purchased some new wax. IGI 4794 ...absolutely no problem with my scent load at 6% ...votives came out great.

thanks so much jcandleattic - your expertise and time is greatly appreciated.

don't know what the fingernail effect looks like ...based on the pics here, does this look like straight paraffin to you?

Thanks for commenting - the seller I bought from also sells 1237 ...but who knows what they might have lying around, Yes I do have 10lbs of it ( well ...8.5 now, lol) - I'll try a few. Is it your experience that 4625 does not mottle like this? I was told that it can if poured at 159F or higher...

well ...on my own I have deduced that wax I received is a straight paraffin and not the 4625 blend I ordered. I have read that 4625 does not mottle but that straight paraffins do - you can see there is mottling here and it's more pronounced now that the candles are cured and clean (oil wiped...

Learning to make votives - I def reached the proper temps (used a new thermometer this most recent time) and also stirred sufficiently. This time I used some dye. I scented at 5% instead of 6%. The wax is supposedly IGI 4625 and supposed to hold 6% FO load, Seems the addition of dye made even...

Okay lets not bother then ...it would be fruitless testing with them. I was thinking the LX wicks would be old stock - misunderstood you, lol ... I do appreciate your offer! Thanks so much!

yeah I actually did find some LX 10s through Candlewic - yup, $20 shipping! I found one other source for 12 shipping, still more than I want to pay. And for testing, a 100-pk? Good point though, testing with old stock would really be a waste of time and money. I will PM you my address - and I...

Qunata, would you mind parting with a few of the 52s? I would buy a few if of it's not too much trouble. The company I am working on an order with does not have them.

My 1st votives were IGI 4625 and 6% FO, no dye. I used LX 12 wick which seemed a bit big ...I got some dye and want to try a couple more. I am under the impression after more reading, that when adding FO and/or dye, I might have to size the wick down - is this 'generally' true? It seems counter...

thanks very much - I plan to try the 12s again when I have dye ...meanwhile no luck finding the 10s except for a 100 pack with $12 shipping :/ ..hoping someone might make suggestions for other wicks to test or comment on the two I was thinking of

My first votives. I used LX 12 wicks. IGI 4625 wax. 6% FO. I had no dye but intend to use it in the future when I get some. This size wick seemed to perform well as far as the melt pool at the1 hour mark, the 2 hour mark and the 4 hour mark. HOWEVER it need to be trimmed at about 1.5 -2 hour...

Hi jcandleattic - I don't mean I burned the votives free standing - I meant free standing, before I burn them. When they are just sitting. I always place them in a votive holder to burn :thumbup: I did melt my wax on gas stove in double boiler type pot. I'll look into a different set-up. So you...

Thanks for helping me out jcandleattic - the FO I used was from The Candlemakers Store, their McIntosh Spice. I mentioned I was not sure about my thermometer being accurate (I have reason to believe it might not be) - so I wondered if it could be temp related. We live at an elevation of about...

TY Monie ...what do you mean by 'sweating out' - too much FO? The fragrance load is 6% for this wax according to manufacturer - so I used the max recommend amount, Cold throw is excellent - one cold votive is scenting my small bathroom. I did break down and burn one yesterday at 26 hours post...

hmmm ...well, I had hoped for some thoughts however as to the residue ...would it have absorbed as the candles cured? thanks in advance!

I made my 1st votives today - starting out I had doubts about the accuracy of my thermometer ... brought my wax (IGI 4625) to 185 degrees F and stirred the FO in for 2 minutes before pouring. I used .5 oz FO to 8 oz wax ( about 6%). I forgot to check the temp however before pouring & I did turn...

thanks for the tips jcandleattic - yes, I read up on the IGI 4625 and it was pegged as a pillar-votive- tart wax on every site I found it on - I did find the the 4794 also and maybe try that one too. That was my thought about using the pillar blend in a container ....wondered if it would burn...

Hi there - I'm pretty new to candle making - and just want to start doing some votives and tarts for own use and maybe a few for friends. Some years back I did make tarts or melts - whatever we call them these days. I don't recall what I used for wax. Although I do have some old soy wax on hand...

Hey DM ...I'm a little late to the party but - I struggled with the same issue recently. I am trying NatureMulse/ECOMulse/RitaMusle (these are trade names for INCI: Glyceryl Stearate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate) in my scrub: these are ECOCERT compliant - and priced...