NrthTxWind Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I hot glue my wicks to the bottom of the glass jar. One of my testers said that the wick came lose and floated the last 1/4 in. of jar. (She also said customers will be complaining about not getting their last 1/4 in of wax. I`m really thinking its because of the wick tab being so high. It didn't look like the wick moved to me. She also said I need to get smaller wick tabs that aren't so high....byebye tester! ) I read instructions on back of glue sticks and says glue will melt at 380 degrees. So, I`m going to Wally world to see if maybe they have a stronger melt stick, maybe in / craft / carpenter section....only for hot glue guns. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 If you are going to Walmart anyway, you should get some GE Silicone II - It works so much better than hot glue (IMO) and in my candles, when I use the silicone adhesive, those suckers don't move, no matter what. IF I reuse that jar, I usually have to get the wick tab off with a pair of pliers. As for the last 1/4 in of the candle, it is good to leave that in there because of safety. I would let your testers know that you don't suggest the candle to go lower than that for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NrthTxWind Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Jcandleattic, thank you for that tip. I`ll look for it definitely when I go. Its funny just now, but I actually read one of my warning stickers. It said "Discontinue use when only 1/2" of wax remains in bottom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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