sarahmarah Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I bought some chip clip things that keep my wick in place but they are murder on my wicks—creating crimps that are not easily straightened. I also suspect they affect the cooling below where they rest...so I’m looking for new ones. I saw the ones below on the Bitter Creek site and I want them but they are a teeny bit too small. I like that they are straight and thin. Anyone know where I may be able to find these? (Preferably just a little bit longer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleBaker Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 It looks a wee bit like the cotter pins on sale at Cal Candle. The specs list them as 4" in length. https://calcandlesupply.com/cotter-pins/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I guess there are several different ways. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I tried to do this but my wick wouldn't stay wrapped, maybe it the wick I'm using 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahmarah Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 On 1/23/2020 at 6:49 PM, Karen Ov said: I tried to do this but my wick wouldn't stay wrapped, maybe it the wick I'm using May I ask what wick you are using? I don't recall anything like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 9 hours ago, BusyBee said: May I ask what wick you are using? I don't recall anything like yours. I seen that pic online so I tried doing it myself, but i use cd wicks...and it wouldn't wrap nicely and stay tight like the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Karen Ov said: I seen that pic online so I tried doing it myself, but i use cd wicks...and it wouldn't wrap nicely and stay tight like the pic Thank you for posting that picture! That picture lead me to discovery of new wick. That wick in the picture turns out to be wick made by "EricX Light" of China. Even though I am not big fan of putting Chinese ingredients in my candle, I think I might try one of their wick. They have a hemp wick, which got me interest to try in my soy candle. m/EricX-Light-Organic-Pre-Waxed-Natural/dp/B01M36EZU9?ref_=ast_bbp_dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 hours ago, BusyBee said: Thank you for posting that picture! That picture lead me to discovery of new wick. That wick in the picture turns out to be wick made by "EricX Light" of China. Even though I am not big fan of putting Chinese ingredients in my candle, I think I might try one of their wick. They have a hemp wick, which got me interest to try in my soy candle. m/EricX-Light-Organic-Pre-Waxed-Natural/dp/B01M36EZU9?ref_=ast_bbp_dp No problem💖 , glad I helped you... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I am a fan of wooden clothespins for all jars they reach across. Makes tins a breeze to wick. the bow tie versions work for slightly wider jars. A clothespin holds the wick more taut than relying on the keyhole. have wanted to try cotter pins, but wonder if they are too snug? for my wide bowls, paint Stir sticks and clothespins do a great job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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