karinz40 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I finally decided on a container blend for my candles . 415 and 4627 70/30%. I've been trying wicks , Premier 767, Peak Cotton Core # 70 and #75 and CD 16. I think these are all to much for the 8 oz Jelly jar 2 3/4" across. i'm getting a little discouraged and may switch to a 8 oz mason jar to see if any of these work with it. Any suggestions will be helpful, I want to order samples of something that will work .I appreciate any imput.thanksKaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I would try smaller CDs in that jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pita4294 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 CD 8 or 1051z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karinz40 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 ok thanksThis has helped me over the years..http://www.wickit.net/recommendations.html#p700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Get sample packs of as many wick as you can. Include HTP in the mix. Asking folks won't give you the solution because only you make candles the way you do. Make some wickless candles, skewer a hole in the middle and start testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 True, there is no substitute for firsthand experience.IGI 6006 is a blend of paraffin and soy, and in a similar ratio to the blend you are making. I also pour a small candle for a wholesaler with a 2 1/4" opening and the wick that works best for me is a zinc wick. I've poured thousands of them. Just find one designed to burn a paraffin candle that size, and buy that size, buy one size up and buy one size down to cover a range of fragrances. The burn needs to be a bit hotter than for an all paraffin candle to compensate for the soy. As suggested above, a sample pack of wicks is a great tool for testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karinz40 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 I just ordered some sample packs of Htp and Lx from PeakThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhicks Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Glad I came across this post. Am new to candle making and have been looking for something like this to give me a good starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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