Turtle Wax Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I've been gone for some time from this forum, and candlemaking altogether for that matter. It's still a passion, just not something I can afford to do for a living at this stage in the game... What I would like to do is create a chunk candle using some seamless aluminum molds I plan to buy after hearing some advice from you all. One will be octagon, one square, and one round, all 3" dia x 4.5" tall. I plan to use some IGI 4625 that I've had laying around for a while for the chunks, slightly smaller than sugar cubes. 1) Will it be ok if I use the 4625 as my overpour as well as the chunks? 2) If the answer to #1 is yes, what temp should the overpour occur at? 3) What would you recommend as far as easy and effective wicking for something like this? Thank you all for your help! It is very much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 1) yes, you can use 4625 for chunks, I do it all the time. 2) yes, you can use the same wax as an overpour - just pour slightly lower temp than you would the chuncks - like 5-10°'s 3) I use a 24ply for my 3" pillars using 4625 whether it's a chunk pillar or not. Good luck and welcome back... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Stick with just the round mold, it will be much easier to wick in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Wax Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Ok. Going with just the round molds for now. Thank you both. If I may impose a bit further, could one of you (or both) possibly post a link directing me to the wick you would use for this application? I've only ever done votives so far, and I am accustomed to using wick pins, I don't know if that will do me any good with this... then using pre-tabbed wicks after... is there something that is easy to use and a good place to get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 This is the wicking I use for 4625 - http://www.peakcandle.com/category/Wicks/Flat-Braid-Wick.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I've never used that wax, so I can't help with wicking, but I get all my wicking at Candlewic.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Wax Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks. I am wondering if there are any pre-tabbed wicks that might do the trick... can you tell I am wick-impaired? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Wax Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 I am wondering if LX-18 or LX-24 from CandleScience might work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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