Lori Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I posted this to another thread, but wasn't sure if it would be buried, sorry if repeating. Hi there, I have question to add to this topic. I started candle making this past spring, and after much testing, found that the HTP 93 wick was the perfect wick for C3 and the jar I'm using. I live in New Jersey, and am just entering into colder, dryer weather. I made 60 candles this past week to get ready for a show, and when I tested a couple of my candles, suddenly, after months of the 93's working perfectly, they're now not giving me a full burn pool. UGH!!!!! I am so frustrated. I can't imagine that I need to wick for weather... help. I am starting to question the wax. It's almost like the flame isn't as big now AND the wax is not burning out to the edges. When I wicked up one in the summer, it was too big. I'm so upset. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 If the candle glass is really cold when you light it, it could cause that. So kind of weather issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) No, it's not that cold out yet, just seems like a difference between summer and winter burning. Do you think the burn picture above is looking bad? Edited December 2, 2016 by Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 For how long did you burn this candle when you first lit it? What's the diameter of your container? I don't know for sure if this information is completely accurate, but I'll share it anyway. The source stated that this guideline was for soy wax ... HTP - 93 Container up to 2-3/4" in diameter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 I did the 4 hour test, and it burned almost to the edges. The jar is just at 2 3/4. I could go up one, but I remember this past summer that it seemed a little too big when I went up to the next size. I always err on the side of caution, and never want to worry that a flame is too big. The 93 worked well when it was warm out, but now that the weather has gotten cooler, seems like it could use the larger wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 How long did the candle sit/ cure before testing in the summer? Then how long did these sit? i use C3 and find after a few months on the shelf the candles burn much differently than in the first few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Well, the one I am testing right now has only cured for 2 days. It seems to be burning better than the one I showed earlier in the thread. It's been burning for about 4 hours (attached pics). The other, pictured in the post above sat much longer, probably a couple of months, and I've been testing it off and on. Am I beating my head agains the wall expecting the same results every time? When do we just say, this is the best we can do...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Have you tried rotating the jar? Looks like there might be a draft, or cold spot in the room where the candle is facing. The melt pool appears puhlenty deep. Also, is the wick really curled to one side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Maybe this will give a better view. I blew it out a little while ago. I just don't know if going up to 104 would help or not. I know HTP wicks tend to curl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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