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Stuck with wicking 444 + coconut wax


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On 1/22/2018 at 12:35 PM, olives said:

I've been testing a blend of GB 444 wax (75%) and coconut slab wax from Candles & Supplies (25%) and wicking is proving to be almost impossible. I've been testing every size imaginable of rrd, CD, hemp wicks, ECO, and even ribbon wicks with completely inconsistent results from test batch to test batch. I'm adding 8% FO, and pouring each batch between 140 - 145. Edited to add: I'm heating to 185 and adding FO at 185 as well.

 

My most common issue seems to be severe tunneling that ends up extinguishing the flame. Example photos are below. This happens no matter if I size up or down in follow-up batches. 

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Any guidance would be much appreciated! 

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I know this post was years ago but I am wondering how the scent throw (specifically the hot throw) with your coconut wax and 444 soy wax was working?

 

 

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