burnsv1 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I am looking at using cube shaped jars, but I'm wondering if they're harder to wick than the usual round jars? If anyone has any experience with these, any recommendations would be appreciated. Also, I'm just starting out and I'm trying to choose FOs that people buy most. I want to keep it at around 6-8 scents to start and then expand. I am thinking of a Vanilla, a Cinnamon/Apple scent, Clean Cotton, maybe Black Raspberry vanilla (if I can find one that throws good), a couple of bakery scents or maybe a cucumber melon scent. Any suggestions? Or ones you find don't sell. I live very close to The Candle Makers Store so any suggestions from them would be awesome. Oh and my daughter requires a coffee scent. lol TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I don't recommend round or square containers. Go with a straight sided flint jar. Jelly jars can be tapered (large at top smaller at bottom)which makes wicking a headache. Straight sided jars are easy to wick because the dimensions are the same from top to bottom. I love the look of the square Mason but hate the hang-up and the no can use label because of the raised lettering on the side. Hope that helps. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Steve is right, it's easier to wick a jar with straight vertical lines. But if you happen to love that medium square cube that Dollar Tree sells, you just have to find the right wick(s). I love 2 size 4 wood wicks from Bittercreek in a back to back style in this jar, and I trim a tiny bit off the side towards the bottom. You might do best with 2 wicks if you go with cotton wicks or zincs - not sure what sort of wax you are using so I can't give you a starting place. Also, different fragrances will require you to wick up or wick down. You will have to do testing with different wicks and your different fragrances before you attempt to sell anything of course. Nobody can say which scents will sell for you, but I think a vanilla, a spicy apple, something clean, and something outdoorsy would be a good start. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnsv1 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Thanks for all the advice Steve and Old Glory. I have a long way to go before I am able to sell. I am currently using GW 444 but I'm kicking around IGI 6006. I like really stinky candles so I'm hoping the paraffin gives them a little boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 That's good wax. My formula for 6006 is 85% mixed with 15% pure soy for a 50-50 parasoy. Pour at 185 degrees into clean, room temp jars and don't cover. I get good throw out of 6-7% load and use cd wicks. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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