realmarcha Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Hello All! I am starting to test the 1343 and would like some starting wick suggestions for a 3" pillar, using liquid color, and 6% fragrance. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 24 or 30 flat braid. I actually find the 27 works best for me, but it's harder to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 24 or 30 flat braid. I actually find the 27 works best for me, but it's harder to find.Not hard to find if you go to candlewic lol!Either of those, or I'll test a little bit with LX 24-30 (there's a range of sizes in there, but find I like the 26 or 28 better) or a #2 sq. braid. You were probably hoping for one main wick right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I use the 24 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohagirl Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 #2 square braid and 24 flat seem to be the most popular. (In my opinion, #2 is better because it doesn't curl as much.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Not hard to find if you go to candlewic lol!That's where I get it from! Not many suppliers carry it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 27 flat is where I start with all my 3" unless I use Patchouli, Lavender or Spiced Cranberry, then I take it up to a 30 flat. I do use a 24 flat if I want a shell to remain. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmarcha Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Here is another supplier for the 27 ply...http://www.braidway.com/Wick%20Page/Wicking.htmThey are a nice company to work with...will also send samples. They do have a minimum order of 1,000 per wick size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi Marsha,At this point if using the LXs I'm using at least a 22 in 1343 3". Will be trying the braids next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Either of those, or I'll test a little bit with LX 24-30 (there's a range of sizes in there, but find I like the 26 or 28 better)Kind of largish, no? I would think the closest equivalent to flat braid 24 to 30 would be LX 16 to 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 #2 square braid and 24 flat seem to be the most popular. (In my opinion, #2 is better because it doesn't curl as much.)And for some reson it work the opposite for me. The square curls more Added: I get the best burn so far with the 24 flat, though I haven't made alot with 1343 yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 If you are useing a wick pin and wicking later I use a pre-primed & tabbed wick 60-44-18 Zink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I've seen those sizes of LXs recommended on charts for paraffin 3" pillars. In my (I'll admit, limited) experience with 1343 they don't work ... too cool. I don't know how they are getting away with 16 to 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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