amy91 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hey everyone, I am brand new here. I have just recently started making soy candles, I started by buying a candlewick kit on amazon and it came with eco wicks. I just recently made a purchase from a local wholesaler and bought my naturewax c-3, fragrances, and htp 73 wicks. I am currently using 8oz metal containers (generic) sold on the site that I bought the rest of the supplies. I was very please with my first batch, the scent is very strong, which with my previous kit I was struggling with. Okay so great scent, but I'm having wick issues. My candles are tunneling hard and I am bummed out. Any suggestions of which wicks I should try for my container size and my wax? I really want to do well at this, but I am realizing it may cost me a small fortune to even get to making a candle that is sellable. I appreciate any and all replies, thanks for your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajah Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Try 2htp 52. I don't use that wax but I do use a soy blend in 8oz tins. Hope this helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy91 Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Thank you I will try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 @TallTayl has had luck with RRDs and that tin and wax, I believe. I'm sure she will post a response as well. GoldieMN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 4 hours ago, GoldieMN said: @TallTayl has had luck with RRDs and that tin and wax, I believe. I'm sure she will post a response as well. GoldieMN I have never used 4630 alone, only in blends to make a few lots of soy wax bearable. It can cause smoking and sooting if overwicked. here's a thread or two that might be helpful: http://www.craftserver.com/topic/109110-4630-vs-6006/?tab=comments#comment-1023008 http://www.craftserver.com/topic/111136-4630-testing/?tab=comments#comment-1045471 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy91 Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just seeing these today, thanks a bunch for the replies. I am looking into it right now, I also messaged my wholesaler who recommends htp 1212 so I will try those first, hoping that fixes it, if not I will be on to those other options. Thanks again guys! (= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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