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HI I use a roaster and the only tip I have is to cut your slab of wax into smaller pieces. OH and check the temp. these things are not real accutate. I have to set mine at 230 to get wax that is 200. Personally I love mine I put 2 slabs of wax in it at a time. It does take awhile to melt the first time. However, after you have melted it once. The remelt goes fairly quick. Goood Luck, Tammy

Darn, I was so hoping I was on to something and at the same time knew I probably wasn't. Had FP been an indicatior I am sure someone would have figured it long ago. Thanks for the imput!

Hi I have been thinking and wondering lately about flash points. I am by no means a science expert .... but I have been wanting to know if anyone sees a corrilation between flashpoint and wicking. For example Cinnamon Sticks has a FP of >200 and I use a bigger wick and then Fantasy is very light and only has FP of 170 and I wick down. Are these just a coincidence or is this a guide that I can use when having trouble. Or maybe I am just crazy all together and way tired. Just looking for input and thoughts. TIA

Thanks for the feedback - I read a lot of positive info about these wicks and wanted to try them. Just had to get the view of all the candletech experts! Thanks

Hi I have a sample pack on its way of ecowicks. Before I get started testing I was hoping for some feed back from anyone how has used these wicks or tested and didn't use them. What did you like/dislike and why. Thanks Tammy

Misty, I use joywax also and used to mix half and half. Here is what I am doing now. I don't know the exact % ratio but my formula is 2 1/2 cups melted joywax with 1/2 cup melted soy wax plus FO. It seems if I heat the fO just enough to see the oil start moving around - I get considerable less frosting. Also I am stirring the heck out of it. Hope it works for you. Take Care, Tammy

Thanks for the setting me straight on the testing. I see everyones point. I tested all the others I sell and this one needs tested too. Stayed up late last night and I think I have it figured out! Thanks Again -Tam

Just wanted to share this helpful chart I found http://www.greatcandle.com/wick%20page.htm

Obviosly I do not want to drag this on but I did want to clarify so everyone here does not think I am a complete idot. My big order is for a jar size that I know how to do. I only need to make one of the Big Mason's. And you know there is a lot to be said for hindsight - I totally agree that I should have realized I was not in a position to take on something new this week. Thanks Again for the help, Tammy

Thank you to everyone who replied to my post about wicking mason jars. I am very sorry if I offended anyone. I am in no way trying to sneak around learning and firguring out my own thing. I guess I am just feeling overwhelmed from having such a big order to fill this week. Once again I very much appreciate all the wonderful knowledge I get here and am very sorry if I have stepped on any toes. Thanks Tammy

Hi I have a customer that would like the pint wide mouth mason jar. I am usually do 1/2 pints and have no idea how to wick it and don't really understand when to wick up. My Htp 83 work well but I noticed that with dark colors I need to go up - does that make sense??? Should I use the Htp 104 or 1212 - I have about 200 candles to make this week and just don't have lots of time to test. BTW I use Joywax with a little extra soy in it. I appreciate everyone's help. This board is very educational to a beginer like me. Tammy

Hi I want to try wide mouth pint mason jars. (currently do 1/2 pints with an htp83) Should I use one wick or two? And what size. I only have the 83 and don't know what to order. Would like to stay with HTPs and I use Joy wax. By the way they measure 3 inches across. Thanks so much! Tammy

Hi I am trying to figure out this new Fo I got. It is Amish Friendship Bread from NG. It is really light and at 1oz pp and even 1.5pp I can't smell it. I am doing a half pint JJ with Htp 83. Will changing the wick help? I am not sure I understand all the wicking up and down for different sents. Thanks, Tammy

joywax with htp 83

how are you heating your FO?? Thanks Tammy