Forrest Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 This is my second test of an 11oz tureen with 6006 and 44-24-18 Zinc Core wicks. In my first test the wax on the sides in between the wicks didn’t melt evenly so I moved the wicks closer together. That helped but I think if I bring them 1/8 inch closer the melt pool will be even. The burn here is at 4 hours. It looks good to me but I would like some opinions from more experienced candle makers. Also I would like to know what to look for when I burn it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) I just got done making 48 of that style jar just this morning but my tureen is a 20oz. But not in your wax. Yes, I would bring those wicks a tad more closer together....not much, but don't move them now. Just keep burning Keep burning that jar....I'm thinking you need to drop down a wick size looking at the melt pool depth that it is at right now. The lower the wax gets that melt pool depth is going to get deeper, but then too the jar widens at the bottom so you might be ok....The last 1/3 of the jar is going to dictate what wick to go with. Looking good so far. How long did you let that candle cure? Makes a big difference in how those wicks are going to perform. That jar is a bugger I will say to get correct wicking. I have been playing with my tureen for over a year. I tried different style wicks and never could get it right...Now I have! It's a real classy jar. Keep posting pictures so we can see too! Trappeur Edited March 6, 2018 by Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Curious.....what fragrance you using and where from? What percentage oil did you go with too? Is the scent throw good in your opinion? Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 17 minutes ago, Trappeur said: I just got done making 48 of that style jar just this morning but my tureen is a 20oz. But not in your wax. Yes, I would bring those wicks a tad more closer together....not much, but don't move them now. Just keep burning Keep burning that jar....I'm thinking you need to drop down a wick size looking at the melt pool depth that it is at right now. The lower the wax gets that melt pool depth is going to get deeper, but then too the jar widens at the bottom so you might be ok....The last 1/3 of the jar is going to dictate what wick to go with. Looking good so far. How long did you let that candle cure? Makes a big difference in how those wicks are going to perform. That jar is a bugger I will say to get correct wicking. I have been playing with my tureen for over a year. I tried different style wicks and never could get it right...Now I have! It's a real classy jar. Keep posting pictures so we can see too! Trappeur Thanks, based on my previous test I believe you are correct that I will need to downsize my wick. The FO load is 9% and I let it cure for 4 days. That is my smallest zinc core so I'll have to order a smaller size, gosh I could order some more FOs when I do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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