hometowncandles Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hey all, I am Currently using KYSOY, single wicking 8 ounce square mason jars and double wicking 26 ounce apothecary jars. I typically use one of three types of wicks, HTP’s, CD’s or Cotton. My problem is with scents that contain spices, especially cinnamon, I can’t for the life of me get a good burn without excessive mushrooming. I’ve tried wicking down, but usually don’t get a good melt pool. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! TIA Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 What's your scent load? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hometowncandles Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Normally between 6 to 7 percent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 (edited) Now other chandlers may disagree with me here. That is their American/Canadian right. LOL But I really don't stress out over carbon beads / mushrooms on my candles. Combustion happens. There is no such thing as a perfect candle, in my book, because burning conditions vary greatly among customers. I test burn in fairly controlled conditions -- wick trimmed, no draft, no extinguishing until a full melt pool is achieved, etc. And I don't get a ton of mushrooms. But sometimes customers ignore good burning tips, so they are going to get soot, major shrooms, tunneling, etc. So I go for a good scent throw and a good melt pool. You could try cutting back on the spicy scent load and see if that helps. But if your wax is 100% soy, you probably aren't going to get great HT. Spices are funky that way in the soy waxes I've tested. ETA: Especially cinnamons. And when I say I get an occasional bead, I'm not talking the size of a ping pong ball. LOL I *would* take exception to that. Mine are fairly small. Maybe you can post a pic so I can get an idea of what you mean... because personal definitions of "excessive" might vary too. Edited November 16, 2017 by Crafty1_AJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 It depends on your definition of "excessive". I don't sweat a little mushroom. I do rethink my wicks when what is hanging off the end looks like a bunch of grapes. with spices, have you tried ECO? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hometowncandles Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thank you both, this makes me feel better. DH says I’m too OCD about some things and my candles are one of those things 😝 I’ll try to get a pic today. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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