Thank you everyone for your replies. I feel a little bit better, I was definitely using the wrong wicks bc they would drown out and I'd fish them out, start over again, and get frustrated. *waves fist at candle* @Vernie - thanks for the tip, I will try it again at that temp with my new wood wicks. @Node - good luck! I hope it goes well @marcuset - thanks for the wishes @jbrooks - I agree, the wicking is a PITA @chuck - thank you SO much for the breakdown! I'll take a look at the Clarus and wick recs