Candle guy Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Does anyone know how to properly wick 10oz apothecary jars using 464 soy with either eco or premier wicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Which Premier wicks have you tried? I don't know what the diameter (at the widest point of the entire jar) is for the apothecary you are asking about. There's a chance it is too wide to single wick with Premiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 I am looking to double wick. I used two eco 2's and it seemed to do well in the test. Burned for 4 hours both times and still had a lot of wax left. Took a while for the burn to completely melt off the edges.Even burn afterwards and killer scent throw. The jar was hot after 4 hours but better then the eco 4's. Eco 4's burned too fast and tunneled. The 2's work but always seem to be flickering and almost struggling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 I think the diameter is close to 4 inches at widest point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Trappeur is really good at multiple wicking large jars/containers, but if my memory serves me she uses cd wicks.I have never double wicked a jar. When the jar is big I pull out wood wicks.With Premiers I think I would try a double wick with something between a 760 and 770. I use a 785 or 790 in a 3" wide tin (8 oz tin). I can go down to a 780 in a tumbler of the same diameter - it's taller and holds the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Thanks Glory! I use a 775 for my baby masons and a 185 for my 12 sided jars.seem to work well. I will message trappeur soon to see what she uses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Sorry 785 ooops. Glory do you use premiers on 8oz masons or 12 sided hex jars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) I don't use either of those jars. I am pouring 8 oz tins, very large jars that are 4" in diameter in which I use wood wicks, and the sq libbey (medium cube - Dollar Tree), also wood wicks. Because of the frosting issues with dyed candles, my client wants a parasoy in the jars. Very different wick requirements.Edited: and I use the occasional tumbler - only because I sent out some samples and they are leftover. Edited December 5, 2015 by OldGlory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Glory,Hmmmm well I do have 8oz tins and will try your suggestions with those. I have no idea about wood wicks lol. Wouldn't even know where to start. I have ordered ecos from candle science and premiers from aztec. I seem to enjoy the premiers more. Great scent throw and great burn. Only issue that I have with both are dancing flames.I am adding 6% fo and some dye with 464. Testers say that they love the candles but I can't figure out why the flame is always dancing. No draft! Sorry to bother you but is a dancing flame a bad thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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