Dolphin146 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I want to make emergency candles for a friend of mine who is a prepper. I an going to use 6006 wax no color or scent in an 8 oz jelly jar. I was wondering what wick would be a good one to try out first. I was thinking an eco 2 That's what CS recommends. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 That should work just fine. I also make 2-inch diameter by 6-inches tall as well as dipped paraffin/stearic tapers for emergency uses. For the paraffin I just use the Michael's 140* melt point with some added stearic and flat braid wicks. They throw light really well for such situations and they will store indefinitely. You don't have to be a "prepper" to be prepared! Lighting up scented candles in a no electricity situation is a great way to make everyone sick, so unscented basic paraffin are the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Zincsprobably a 44 maybe a 52 I can't remember.I'd go with the 44 first. Those would be good emergency candles.That's what I use, 6006 and zincs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks everyone I will try your Ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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