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    Panorama I ended up double wicking a Dollar Tree Square with the 60-44-18. I am on my third burn and its performing perfectly. I am using Mcintosh Apple from CS at 10%. Needless to say I had never tried that FO before because I am not crazy about scents that imitate foods or fruits but I have to say it is amazing and the wicking is awesome. I also wicked a 6 oz jelly jar with one of the same wicks and it is too much, burning way too fast. Thanks for the information. Oh and to answer your question, I have never tried Cinnamon or Blueberry. I am not a fan of food or fruit scents but I know that some of my friends and family really like them, so I am giving them a try soon. I actually have a Cranberry Mermelade from CS to try. Is there anything I should know about those types before I wick them? Now that I think about it I also tried Very Vanilla and I love it So many I do like SOME edible type scents and didn't even know it. Lol. Again, thanks
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    TallTayl that makes a lot of sense but what size wicks?
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    BFRoberts so the square ones are still Libby's? How can I tell which ones are? I guess I need to order a sample from the online candle suppliers to compare because the DT ones look perfect to me. Perhaps I haven't tried the real good ones and that's why these look so good to me. Lol. Or perhaps the ones sold in my local Dollar Tree are the the original Libby's?
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    I am following this too. Would like to know who he that sale. ?
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    WThomas57 I am glad you bought them at least for testing. Now that you have them do you find them to be different quality from the ones you get from suppliers ? Mine look so good that I am not sure I am buying the ones that some say to be poor quality from the dollar tree. They look very good to me. Perhaps they sell different types at Dollar Tree? I should probably just order a sample from any of the candle suppliers I get my FOs from like CS, Peak, Lone Star to compare. I have never ordered anything from Filmore. Also you mentioned tumblers? Which ones are you referring to? And when you say thicker but not visually appearing which ones are you referring to? Thanks
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    I would like to learn more about double wicking your candles. What are the guidelines ? Recommendations ? When should you double wick a candle? How do you place them? Basically, centered, how far apart, etc? I am currently using 4627 with Zinc wicks. Normally 10 to 11% FO. Thanks guys. FYI , new at this as a hobby and for gifting so I don't make a large amount of candles.
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    I will order them from Peak also. Thank you. I am looking to use it in a 12 oz.
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    Kelly I've been wanting to get one myself but they are so expensive. I mean I do a lot of arts and crafts for which it would be put to good use but too expensive. I use a craft paper cutter and it works great. They are about $20 and does a great job Try it is much better than cutting by hand or even the hole punch from Fiskas.
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    wthomas57, I was thinking that a regular craft paper cutter would do. I have one and I use it frequently for Scrap-booking and such. I guess I would have to try with the labels.
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    So guys I went to labels by the sheet and I ordered about 6 different type of labels from the white gloss in different shapes to the Kraft Light Brown for a more rustic look. I made sure to order the round ones also for my small sized tins. I ordered different ones to test to see which ones I like more but I am sure I will be narrowing down to just a couple. I don't sell my labels so I really do not need that many different labels or containers. So difficult to decide what type of label I want to stay with. They are so different in appearance (the white gloss or the Kraft). I guess that's part of the fun of this. Thanks everyone. You are the best. I am glad I found this group.
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    I love the look of the Kraft labels but I soooooo torn. I have created several different labels with beautiful colorful images which would look nice in shiny white paper however; I love the look of the Kraft Light Brown paper for a more simple look. Decisions, decisions!!! Lol
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    Kelly, I was thinking of getting the full sheets also that way I can manipulate the size a little better to include images. Do you use a specific image manilupating program? How do you create yours using the full page sheets? Thanks
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    I will check out their website. Thanks a bunch
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    What kind of paper do you all recommend for making my own labels. So far I have been using stick on Avery label sheets that I create from scratch. I have seen some photos here where the label paper is of a shiny material. What do you suggest to use other than Avery shipping, or mailing labels? Thanks
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    I just noticed on the Lone Star website that the largest size of zinc core wicks is 60-44-18 6". Is that because it is the largest size of zinc or just the largest they carry? Thanks guys
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    Perfect. I am glad you mentioned it. I will definitely allow it to burn all the way. Thank you soooooo very much. I thought i had once again the wrong wick.
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    So I finally got around to testing my 4627 with Zinc wicks. My status jar (8 ounce, 3 1/4 diameter) worked amazing with one 60-44-18 6" Zinc Core wick I ordered from Lone Star. My square 8 ounce Libbey jar (3 1/2 diameter) didn't fare that well. The melt pool is not great, it doesn't reach the sides fully after a 2nd burn test. How would you guys up wick this one? I only have the 60-44-18 6" zinc core wicks. I haven't ordered any other zinc sizes. Would you double wick it with this specific wick or wait and order larger wicks to do a single wick test? Thanks guys.
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    Honestly they look the same to me. The ones I buy look the same as the picture I posted on top. Being $1 and no shipping cost is great but they don't not sell the lids (or at least I haven't seen them). Sometimes if I only need a few (which is all the time because I don't sell candles) it's good to have the option of picking up just 5 or 6 of them. Perhaps if I ordered them from a supplier I would notice a difference but these are the only status jars I have ever purchased. I received the lid from LoneStar for the sample Lid. I ordered a sample lid from LoneStar following Candle Guy's suggestion. I actually ordered 3 different types and I am very satisfied. The glass on the lid matches perfectly the Dollar Tree jar. Again, I am a newbie so perhaps to some of you the quality is substandard. I would like to know what everyone thinks about the Dollar Tree jars. Thanks guys.
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    that was funny. I almost responded. Haha
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    Wow, you have given me such good information. This should make my life so much easier being that I am just starting out I have a lot of testing to do. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond.
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    Thank you Debratant. I've been wondering how to make the wick testing process easier. I think you just answered my question. Now, does the wick have to go all the way down in the candle for testing. And would the hole made with the skewer be the right size for the wick to slide down but not dangle? Thanks a million for responding
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    Three hours of burn text to realize that I under wicked two candles. How do you guys save the candle? Do you tenet and remove the wick and replace with a larger wick? What is the best way to do this? My wicks are attached to the bottom of the jar with wax itself. Basically I want to use the same candle with a larger wick instead of having to pour a new identical candle Thanks
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    Thank you. I will be ordering some. ?
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    I recently read a post where someone suggested buying the lids for these jars from Lonestar or Fillmore containers. I am referring to the Status Jars they sell in the Dollar Tree. I buy them there and would like to buy the lids for it. I am attaching the picture here so you can see which jar I am referring to. How do I know what size lid to purchase? Lonestar doesn't describe the measurement. Thanks guys
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    Chefmom you made me laugh. Thank you so much. Very helpful
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