lightmyfire Posted April 21, 2018 Posted April 21, 2018 This is 6006 wax, 11 oz tumbler, Salty Sea Air FO from RE @ 8%. I can easily reduce the FO to 7% on this scent. This is my 3rd, 3 hour burn with a CD 8 wick. Is this too much hang up after this many burns? The flame is great and the HT is right on. I'm afraid a CD 10 would create a flame that is too large. I'd appreciate any feedback on how this looks and if a wick up to 10 is necessary. Thanks! Quote
kandlekrazy Posted April 21, 2018 Posted April 21, 2018 Since that tumbler narrows you could end up ok. I've also had it where it starts to burn to edge but leaves a ring of wax on top of the jar. Only way to know is to keep burning this one as you are and I'd power burn one, like 8 hours straight and see what happens. Quote
lightmyfire Posted April 21, 2018 Author Posted April 21, 2018 Thank you. BTW the picture distorted the shape of the tumbler a bit--it's actually straight down with no narrowing Quote
TallTayl Posted April 21, 2018 Posted April 21, 2018 I would not judge that candle until the very bottom. An awful lot changes by the halfway point. The glass holds a lot of heat which causes the remaining wax to melt much more quickly and get very hot. You will likely notice the flame growing by mid point. Your wick choice seems reasonable right now. Quote
TallTayl Posted April 21, 2018 Posted April 21, 2018 Likewise test the next one without trimming the wick. A mere1/4” of wick difference can change an entire candle. Quote
Trappeur Posted April 21, 2018 Posted April 21, 2018 (edited) Looks good from here but I would continue the burning all the way to the end as KK said. 1/2 way down the candle you are going to see a difference in the burning and that jar is going to get warmer thus will start melting off the residue of wax left on glass now. Great job! Trappeur Edited April 21, 2018 by Trappeur Quote
Trappeur Posted April 21, 2018 Posted April 21, 2018 Oops......TTayle and I were typing at the same time....well, we all are saying the same suggestions. So at least we are all on the same path. Trappeur Quote
lightmyfire Posted April 21, 2018 Author Posted April 21, 2018 thanks to each of you--I'm so thankful for this site! A little encouragement goes a long way!! Quote
bfroberts Posted April 21, 2018 Posted April 21, 2018 Based on my experience, I think you'll have to wick up. Quote
lightmyfire Posted April 21, 2018 Author Posted April 21, 2018 6 hours ago, TallTayl said: I would not judge that candle until the very bottom. An awful lot changes by the halfway point. The glass holds a lot of heat which causes the remaining wax to melt much more quickly and get very hot. You will likely notice the flame growing by mid point. Your wick choice seems reasonable right now. I'm happy to report after a power burn that the CD 8 is perfect! The wax hang up melted nicely and it's a beautiful candle. Hallelujah!!!! 1 Quote
bfroberts Posted April 22, 2018 Posted April 22, 2018 2 hours ago, lightmyfire said: I'm happy to report after a power burn that the CD 8 is perfect! The wax hang up melted nicely and it's a beautiful candle. Hallelujah!!!! Are you using the straight sided Libbey tumbler? Quote
lightmyfire Posted April 22, 2018 Author Posted April 22, 2018 13 hours ago, bfroberts said: Are you using the straight sided Libbey tumbler? no-it's the LIBBEY TUMBLER HB ROCKS 11OZ Quote
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