JennaV Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 My question is, is there such a thing as a company that can wick a container candle for a fee? If so Im in desperate need!!!! I use an odd ball wax which from what I understand is at the best of times hard to wick (CB30) the single wicking was easy 8oz jelly jar, my other two jars are killing me, 20 oz tureen and a 31 oz smooth side jar, no matter what FO load or Dye load either they soot or they sputter and die out, I have tried LX, Premiers, CDS, HTPS, ECO, Hemp and zinc so far zinc has worked the best but I still have small sooting to the top and they dance a bit and I have tried every size!! backed down to 1/2 oz FO even though the wax is rated at a 15% load. Its a gorgeous wax and I don't want to give it up!!! but ive spent over 8 grand in a bit over a year and still no real progress, not to mention the 2400 it cost me to repaint the interior of my house LOL my husband is going to kill me one of these days, im sure of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I know this doesn't answer your question -but wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to find a wax you can work with? In the grand scheme of things, if you have a business and want to make some money, why not go with a different wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I believe it's Wicks Unlimited that will test your jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I think I'm with OldGlory on this one. Not only would you have to worry about whether the company you are paying to wick test your candles, is putting in the effort you would in the first place, but then you would have to (IMO) double the efforts and burn each type/scent to make sure it burned the way you wanted it too in all the circumstances you would normally anyway to make sure their testing was up to the standards you set for yourself and your ideals... It just seems easier to me to find a wax that's much easier to work with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaV Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Heehee indeed Oldglory you are correct in thinking this and ive asked myself that a million times!!! My mother told me to choose a different husband 15 years ago, one that was easy to work with and work on but I stuck with him and haven't looked back, I feel that once I get over the rough spots, I know I'll have a winner!!! (and blackened walls) HAHA! ive come this far, may as well see it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaV Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Oh thank heavens, I will try them!!! Thank you. Yes it would be way cheaper and easier but I hate being beaten especially by a wax, I have tested 4627, 4630, 6006, all the J waxs, CB3, 415, 444, CW5065, Cw5468,pretty much all the eco soys on the market and I have yet to find one that I like as well and I end up with cases/ slabs. So I decided to commit myself to only one and master it even if it kills me !!! probably not the most logical but then again I have never been accused of good sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 When I was at one of the BCN conventions Bruce from Wicks Unlimited was one of the demonstrators and it sounded like that was what he did there was test companies' candles for them. Not sure what they charge but he was pretty knowledgeable and I don't think he would steer you wrong.A lot of us were asked to bring our problem candles to the convention and he helped us with them. I took some there and he gave me some help with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJean Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Has anyone else used this service from Wicks Unlimited? Looks interesting...will you let us know how it turns out, JennaV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaV Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Yes EmJean I have sent off 2 of the jars already a 31oz libby smooth side and the 20oz tureen, one scent was berry crème Brule and the other one was spice crumb cake, I have tried for over a year to wick these and so far have been unsuccessful. I sent the jars out on Thursday and got notification that they have arrived, I will keep this post updated with the results. The good news is wicks unlimited is in FL and Im in Alabama so not to much shipping cost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 You say you tried all the J waxes. How did the 223 burn for you with zinc wicks?Oh thank heavens, I will try them!!! Thank you. Yes it would be way cheaper and easier but I hate being beaten especially by a wax, I have tested 4627, 4630, 6006, all the J waxs, CB3, 415, 444, CW5065, Cw5468,pretty much all the eco soys on the market and I have yet to find one that I like as well and I end up with cases/ slabs. So I decided to commit myself to only one and master it even if it kills me !!! probably not the most logical but then again I have never been accused of good sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaV Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Im really not sure as I just started playing with the zincs but I do have some left over 223 that I could try it and post results, I believe if memory serves me right J223 was one of the first waxes that I tried ,J223, J225 right in a row, I still have quite a bit left of both so I can play a bit with them. If I can never wick the CB 30 im using right now, I plan on getting some palm wax and see how that goes for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crab Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Any update by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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