hotmama2700 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I received my 12 sided jars a few days ago and I love the way they look. However my 12oz I am having trouble finding the right zinc wick. I am using J50 with 1oz blueberry cheesecake per pound. I used a 51 and I did not get a good melt pool it sort of tunnelled but throw was nice. Then I used a 44-28-18 and I got a better melt but took 4 hours to get but leaving slight residue on sides of glass. Is there one in between these two. What else can I do? I really love the zinc wicks with the J50. I need help quick because I have orders for this particular jar within the next two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 What's the diameter of your jar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmama2700 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 I'm sorry I should have included that. It is 3" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Personally, I'd start my testing with a 60z on that size of jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 You could try a 44-34. I think this burns a slight bit hotter than the 51z, but I would have to check the wick chart to be sure. Otherwise, you could try a 60z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmama2700 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thank you both for your help I should be receiving my 60s today along with more J50 but I also am testing the 15oz which has a 3.25 diameter and it takes off with a full melt within an hour and a half using a 51 my pool is about 1/2" deep and scent throw is excellent. Is that burning too fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thank you both for your help I should be receiving my 60s today along with more J50 but I also am testing the 15oz which has a 3.25 diameter and it takes off with a full melt within an hour and a half using a 51 my pool is about 1/2" deep and scent throw is excellent. Is that burning too fast?That does sound a bit fast. I shoot for roughly one inch in diameter per hour of burn time for my melt pools. A little under or over -- no biggie. But if it's vastly different, I change my wick size.Each fo/dye combo is different, so you have to test wick sizes with each new combo. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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