Alissa Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I'm pretty new to candle making. While testing some wicks (all too small) I noticed that after burning for several hours one of the wicks had actually slid over to the far side of the jar. The wick stayed in place until it burned down near the bottom. I've been using hot glue to keep the wicks in place and I suppose the hot wax must've softened the glue under the wick. I thought hot glue was the way many people kept wicks in place but now it looks like that might not always work. Has anyone else had this problem? Do you guys use the wick stickers or something else? I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Did you use the high temp hot glue? Some can withstand higher temps than others, just depends on the grade of hot glue you use. I use either wick stickum's or silicone to adhere my wicks and they've never come off due to heat of the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alissa Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Thanks for responding. I'm not sure what kind of hot glue I used. I just used my boyfriend's glue gun. I've ordered some wick stickers but I'm not sure I know about the silicone. I'll have to look into that. Thanks again! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I use high temp glue sticks and also a high watt/temp hot glue gun, with no problem. The other glue sticks do not work, can't remember what they call them. I also put a big glob of wax on the wick tab and be sure it covers the whole tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I use tacky wax and have never had it slide around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alissa Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks for responding. I appreciate knowing what works for you. My glue gun and glue wasn't high temp, I just used my boyfriend's, so I've ordered a high temp gun ( which wasn't expensive, so that's nice) and some wick stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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