Grani L Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Hello....I am back into testing again and am wondering. I just purchased a block of 4627. The throw is out of this world I do agree, but in the Jelly Jar, which wick wont have the appearance that it is going out? I mean there is a full MP about 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep but the LX wick appears to just Mushroom real bad and the flame dies down as if it will go out. I must admit that the smallest LX that I have is the LX 16, but would it be worth my while to purchase LX 14 if the LX 16 already looks weak and dying? This also happened with the 44 zinc wick. They say it doesn't need additives, but I dont know. I did add an 8% FO load to it. I will pour a candle wax only and see. I would like to use it due to the throw, but the non vibrant dying flame after 3-4 hours is very dis-heartening. But any wick, additive or process suggestions that anyone would be willing to help me out with - I would greatly appreciate. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Rock Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I don't use that wax but I would definitely test the "naked" wax and wicks without fragrance oil to get an idea of what's going on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Lx may not be the ideal wick for that wax. Zinc would probably be a better bet. I’d try A search for “4627 wick” to see what others love in this wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Here’s an old thread that popped up https://www.craftserver.com/topic/105363-4627-should-i-wick-up-or-down/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grani L Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thanks. The burning qualities is driving me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strugglebrother Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) I always use HTP wicks in that wax... In a jelly jar I would try 73, 83 and possibly a 93. That is also the wick that IGI recommends themselves for that wax. Edited December 10, 2018 by strugglebrother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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