kfintoni Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) Good morning, I am looking for suggestions on where to start on wicking a 1.25 oz jar. I am looking for a starting point on wick suggestions. All the wick charts I have start at a circumference of 2" and up and anything smaller than that go to tea light. Thanks for any suggestions. I am attaching a pic of the jar I want to use. Thanks,Karen in MA Edited September 11, 2014 by kfintoni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 What wax will you be using? That is just as important and will determine the wick/size you need as well.The wax and additives I use, in a jar that size, I would start with a 44-24-18z - if that ended up too big, I'd try the 36-24-24z wick. But that's for the type of wax I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I made candles in my daughter's used applesauce jars. They had a diameter just under 2". I used 6006 and used lx12s.HTH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfintoni Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Sorry I forgot to say I use GB444 Karen in MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Premier wicks have a lots of little sizes. Aztec recommends a 725 for 1-2" soy wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinesis Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I made candles in my daughter's used applesauce jars. They had a diameter just under 2". I used 6006 and used lx12s. I'm so glad to see this. I have the containers, wax and LX 12 wicks. I bought the LX 12 wicks in hopes of double wicking a 3inch container but the flames weren't sufficient. Glad to know they won't be wasted. When wicking a 3inch container using 6006 what size LX would you use? Thanks for your input HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 My pint canning jars have just slightly over a 3" diameter and I use a LX18 for most of my fragrances in that jar. I'd probably start there. My jelly jars have a 2.75" diameter and I use a CD10 in those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 im still new to this, can you tell me why the wax matters when wicking? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) im still new to this, can you tell me why the wax matters when wicking? thanks Different waxes each have their own properties and configurations re melting point, flash point, viscosity, etc. Additionally the raw materials such as soy or petroleum that the wax originated from and materials included in manufacturing the final wax product may vary a great deal. A wick that burns well with soy may not work in paraffin or vice versa. Anther example is a wick series that works well in one soy blend may not work efficiently in another. Also, wick manufacturers design wicks for certain waxes and candle applications. Getting the right wick to burn efficiently, properly, and safely in your candle application is one of the most difficult parts of candle design. Edited January 4, 2015 by Candybee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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