Trappeur Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Well I thought I would try again for the umpteenth time of figuring out a wick size for this big 20 oz tureen jar. Jar: 20 oz tureenWax: 464Wicks: 2 cd 8'sFragrance: Apples and Oats from Rustic EscentualsWhen Made: January 20 (So its well cured - about 6 weeks) I'm having my doubts that these wicks are going to be too big.....I've been trying to wick this jar for 2 years! lol...... I'll post more pictures in 4 hour intervals and see what transpires.... For information, this cold throw is to die for....I hope it throws well.....we shall see. Trappeur 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Beautiful. I love the creamy look of the wax. I wish I liked working with soy better. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 looks very pretty..i like your leafs..makes it really look nice..hope your wicking works good for you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks Jane and Gran.... I really do like this wax. Being that I always attach a melt to the tops I always have to do a top off (or repour) so the melt sticks. Otherwise I can pour all my candles in 1 pour and get these smooth tops. Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 That is such a pretty candle!! I wish you much wicking success!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Keeping my fingers crossed for you this is the one! Anyway I agree its a beautiful, creamy looking candle. Shame to burn. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thankyou Amanda and Candybee....yep, Candybee.....I think I would rather look at it and put it with the soaps I've bought here from others instead of burning it...lol Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Ok, here is the my first 4 hour burn....so far so good....little hang up but that is good. Scent throw is nice...not over kill but very clean and nice smelling. I'll blow it out now and let it harden and then do another 4 hour burn tomorrow. Any suggestions from anyone, please speak away! How bout my wicks? Should I put them a teencey bit closer? Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 so far it's looking good to me. Personally I would put the wicks a tad closer together as I would want them as far away from the sides of the candle as possible. I am trying to remember what the magic number is for separating double and triple wicks. My memory is telling me 1 1/4" but I don't always trust my memory. I can't tell from the pic exactly how far apart they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I agree with Candy. I would put the wicks a little closer together. When I double wick, my wick tabs touch each other on the bottom of the glass, but do not overlap. That gets them at the perfect (imo) distance apart from each other and away from the sides of the jar. Other than that, good first burn. I guess time will tell on the rest. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) Yes--- I forgot that's what I do too. I glue the wick tabs to the jar bottom just touching each other but not overlapping. Works great that way with no guessing or measuring. That's a really beautiful jar BTW. I am enjoying looking at it. Reminds me of a honey pot jar. Edited March 8, 2015 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 I just measured the wicks and they are 3/4" from the top rim of the jar so I guess after I burn this one all the way down I'll try again and space them about 1 1/4" from the rim like Candybee said. Wouldn't you say that would help too with the melt pool not getting so deep also? Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Your wax looks so creamy and pretty Trappeur and the leaves just top it off so nicely. I love making these larger tureen jars more than the smaller version. These big ones are heavy, so pretty and just make a statement! Great job Trappeur! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hello Puma, Why thankyou for that lovely comment! So you use these jars? If you don't care to give your wick size out, would you mind telling what size wicks you use? Do you use 464 too? I've only been trying to wick this jar for years! lol Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unique candles Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Now, that is one pretty jar your candle looks like creamy milk very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Ok, now here is day #2 test for the 2'nd burning which ran 5 hours instead of 4 (I forgot) So far, everything is looking good in my opinion....wicks are a nice size - good throw for fragrance. 464 wax and 2 cd 8's Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 So did you burn all the way? How did the CD's do? It's a beautiful candle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yep I tested all the way Ocean....2 cd 8's are pretty much my choice now...I'm testing again with the 8's put closer together and also going to do a 3 wick testing. Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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