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forgot to take a photo of the CDN . Starting to loose my mind. The HTP almost split at the end of that 3 hours . So we will see what happens after the next

I am on my 8th test burn so 24 hours so far . I am interest in seeing how tops is doing with the CSN and then try those too .

Not much to add photos show it . I think the HTP is doing better. which was a just because that I even tried it .

yup. I know you have to keep the wick centered an I know it says that on every warning label.I just would like to find one that doesn't have to be centered every hour . I feel the only way I can keep a nice even shell is to check it every 30 to 60 minutes . My goal was to find one that you could center and trim once at the end of burning . Too much to ask for maybe . Thanks for your kind words

I ask you can't get by without any participation theis is what is happening now 2.5 hours into the 7th burn:sad2:

Where can you get the LX with the NST2 ? That one is burning great. So the X indicates you don't like it ?

This is after the 6th test burn so a total of 18 hours . I am down to two candles. I didn't need to trim the wicks at all this time. I took the photo in the dark so you could see or get a understanding of the shell thickness . Though the HTp has thinner shell it doesn't seem too thin . I am kinda liking that wick. at the moment . you can see I have a uneven shell but remember I have done nothing to try and prevent that. The most I have done is trim the wicks before burning. Remember my goal here is to try a find a wick that needs little attention. I made 3 candles last night all 3 inch in diam. but height are 5.5 , 3.5 and 2.5 . I am having company this week and i wanted the tester to look nice so I didn't use a sharpie to lable them :laugh2: the 5.5 and the 3.5 are CDN 12 and the 2.5 is the CDN10 again. I used 1 tablespoon of stearic and only 1 oz of FO honeysuckle . also I tried real hard to pay attention the the curl on these and offset the a bit. not sure if it will help.

down to just the CDN10 and HPT126 . I know the photo is not a good one but if you look close you might be able to see the wax seeping out . that is the LX24

hey nancy where ya been. Thanks for saying so

thank you very helpful . All you thank you for all your help in my quest. I really appreciate it

I will I tonight . FYI the LX24 is done broke though at 1inch down. not a blow out just too hot I guess . will post photos

I am still burning the LX24 just because I want to see what happens . I just don't like it much

Thank you I will . Also I am making some more tonight with 1 oz pp FO and a CDN12 again .

I' may keep burning just for you stella . The cdn10 look ok but I think it is leaving too much of a shell. Don't you? I'm like the baby bear I want it just right

this is after the 4th 3 hour test . I had to stop the LX22 it was killing me

This is the end of the 3rd burn . My CDN10 and HTP126 left some unevenness ( cause I can't think of another word I'm exhausted) The LX22 is just not doing it . The LX24 looks good but again flame height is very high ( for me) and I think the shell will start to melt soon .

I think it looks great .

I agree . Is my math correct ? I am confused by what soy327 says above you

I'm not sure what you mean by suspicious. It does sound huge because if I am understanding you them you are using .8 per lb and I am using 1.28 per lb . gee that sucks.. should I stop then

I know I have a ways to go but any thoughts suggestions or words of widom?

Not much if anything... the CDN is slightly curled more than the HTP . They both seem to be off centered a bit. but I am leaving everything alone except prior to burning I still need to trim them. even though they measure only 1/4 of an inch I have to take off that curl right?

ok here we go ... the end of the 2nd burn, how sorry do you feel for the LX22:confused:

no you are doing fine

Don't be silly ... This is great. All this testing going on . I love it. seeing for me is the best way to learn . post away