JerseyGuy84 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hello!I have just started making candles recently, more as a hobby for the time being. I have made a few batches using GB 464 soy. However, the scent throw has left a lot to be desired. (I made a 16oz double wick a few weeks ago, which has amazing scent throw, though)I decided to try using 6006, because I hear it has much better scent throw, and doesn't need to be re-poured. I am ordering some wick sample packs to test with my tins and mason jars. The tins are 4" and the mason jars are 3". My question is...which brand of wicks tend to work better? I'm ordering samples of ECO and LX. Will that be sufficient? Someone told me that ECO tends to burn badly, but I'm not sure.I have quite a few other questions, but I'll stick with this for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I think you will find that it is a personal preference. You need to test a variety to determine what works the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbiethe3 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'm fairly new also.after testing alot of wicks, I'm sticking with zincs for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I found ECOs to work well with the 464...hth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 You will have to test and see what works best for you. I do not use the GB 464, but I do use the IGI 6006 (fairly?) often, and the wicks that work best for me are the RRDs and the zinc wicks.Happy testing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I use LX wicks in 6006, and they work great, try starting with an LX 10 in a 3 inch and LX 12 in the 4 inch, just to test, you can go up or dwn in wick size depending on your test burn. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporadic Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I always use cotton wicks when pouring 464 and have great results. Are you letting the candles properly cure? Allow 1-2 weeks, the longer the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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