ladybug1 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have tried every size wick suggested, but once my candle burns half way down, my flame starts to flicker alot , it has done it with every wick Ive tried? is this normal? im using a 8oz, jelly jar with igi6006 wax, can someone please help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 What wicks have you tried so far?I would use a 44-32-18 zinc in that, or even a 51-32-18 zinc. I know not a lot of people like the zincs, but I swear by them.Maybe an HTP 104? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 http://www.craftserver.com/topic/96781-jumpy-flame-on-second-half-of-burn/?fromsearch=1Read this thread- helps a lot I was stressed out about this as well - jars- drafts and many other variables play a huge role in the "dancing flame" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 For my 8 oz jelly jars with my parasoy blend, I use CD 8s. Heavier, spicier fragrances get a CD 10. Like Moonshine mentioned, make sure the candle isn't sitting near a draft or under a ceiling fan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 ive tried cd6,8,10.12,14 and eco 6,8,10 premier 760,765 . so far the premier seem to do great until, it gets down half whey, then it begins to dance and flutter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 what wax do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 It's a custom blend of 60% 464 soy and 40% IGI 4630 paraffin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 im using igi6006, still learning how to wick it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 How badly is it flickering? Is it just flickering a tiny bit or is it really dancing around? If there is no AC or ceiling fan on and it's just flickering a bit here and there, then that's normal, but if it's really dancing around, then IDK. With that wax, in that jar, a 44z or a CD 8 should work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Really dancing around, it doesn't do it until the candle burns half way down in the jar though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Ive move in to other rooms to see if it was a draft, but same thing Edited April 19, 2015 by ladybug1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 I haven't tried zinc before in igi6006, because it is a parasoy wax, and the description says, to use in parrifin, so do zincs work igi 6006 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLG Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I tried the soy route for awhile and could never get a hot throw - no matter how much fragrance and no matter what wick I tried. I finally just gave up on it and began using IGI6006 and love it. When you say jelly jar, are you talking about a "normal" straight side jelly jar or more like an 8oz square mason jar? I have been using these for quite awhile and have had good luck - after a lot of testing. I have tried all kinds of wicks with this jar and finally settled on Eco 2 or Eco 8 (if using a heavier FO). Also, are you using any dye or coloring in your candle? That can also affect the burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I used zinc wicks with 6006 , they were the only wick I could get to perform the way I wanted them too with the 6006 and the jars I used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Its a round 8oz. jelly jar, I had the same problem with soy. that's why I love this wax, I do 10 % fo, and liquid dye. It burns nice to start with premier 765, but half way down down is when the dancing flame comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks, im going to have to try that wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 What size would you suggest with a 8oz. round jelly jar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 What wicks have you tried so far?I would use a 44-32-18 zinc in that, or even a 51-32-18 zinc. I know not a lot of people like the zincs, but I swear by them.Maybe an HTP 104?Another zinc user here with the 6006 wax. I swear by them as well - better burn, better scent throw, and I find them to be much less fickle than the CD wicks. I don't use that jar, but agree with the others - I would think a zinc in the 44z size: 44-28-18 or 44-32-18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thank you Sojourner, Im going to have to give the zinc I try, The premier 765 has work the best so far, back im getting a tall flame, and to much dancing. Im so glad for you advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Do you still get a dancing flame when the candle burns down half way with the zinc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I would try a 51 in an 8 oz jelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Do you still get a dancing flame when the candle burns down half way with the zinc?Only when I double wicked with the 51 zinc in the 16 oz. apothecary. As a point of reference: I use (1) 51 zinc in the 8 0z. tins which are 3" in dia. straight, but only 2-1/2" in height. I don't use jelly jars, but the height of the jj's are taller than they are wide, which is why I would not recommend the 51z. Are you using the type of jj that slightly narrows towards the bottom? I also do not use as much fo as you - I use 6% fo. I don't make dark colors either - 1/2 dye chip per pound is what I like.Thank you Sojourner, Im going to have to give the zinc I try, The premier 765 has work the best so far, back im getting a tall flame, and to much dancing. Im so glad for you advice.Your always welcome, ladybug. Try the 44z's, and maybe 6-7% fo instead of 10% and see how you like it. I get great results in the 6006 with the zincs & 6% combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug1 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Becky do you get any dancing flame when the jar is half full with the zinc, I also keep getting a flame that grows very tall, with puffs of smoke, do you get any of this with the zinc wick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I honestly think your main problem may be too much FO. Just because a wax can hold 10% doesn't mean it should. I know plenty of people that get a great scent throw with that wax with 6% or less FO and don't have the problems you are having using any of the wicks mentioned. Maybe cut back on the FO and try again with either a 44z or a CD8 and see how that goes. That will probably help/cure a lot of your problems with the wicking issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I agree with Jcandleattic, you're probably getting that wild flame because of the FO content. With the zincs I never get a wild flame, if anything I get a mushroom from longer burning times and the flame turns a little somber. As soon as it's trimmed it burns nice and bright again. It's actually a good indicator to customers to keep their wicks trimmed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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