iammommytwo Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 okay, I give up. Cannot get the pillar wicked right . When I get the proper melt pool, there is almost no flame. When I get the right flame, I end up w/a blowout. Now I'm gonna try the votive thing. What is the best "container" to test burn them in?? Do you prefer they burn like a pillar, or do you want them to blow and fill up the glass??I may end up just sticking with my jars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 You always burn votives in a tight fitting votive cup, you do not want to burn it like a pillar. Maybe you just need a diff. type of wick for your pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 thanx Kerry, I post an ISO for some of those sq.braided wicks for my pillar.....I've tried RRD, LX and the new Premier series from Wickit.I have 1 votive cup at the moment, so I guess testing will be a bit slow...lol...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I love flat-braid wick for my pillars. They always burn so nicely! Caveat: I mostly make paraffin pillars. I have no clue what soy/veg pillar users do. I use cotton wicks for soy/veg votives though, if that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I used to work in a blanket factory, but it folded. ROFLMAO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 What type of wax are you using Sheri? Don't give up. Sometimes it just takes awhile. I've still been looking. I just got some tealight wicks and some P series wicks to try. I'm determined to find the right wick for them. There is something like 2000 different types of wicks. Something has to work. For votives I let them overflow to fill the cup. They don't leave a shell. Although it kind of looks like there will be a shell at first, then after burning for about an hour it will spill over and fill the container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I used to work in a blanket factory, but it folded. ROFLMAO! Thanks for noticing my lame pun! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candelecandlecompany Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hello there. I use Eco wicks for my pillars. I really like they way they burn and the fact that they are almost self-trimming. here is where I get mine from at the moment http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/wicks.html you can buy a sampler kit of 5 of all of the Eco wick for like $6.75 plus shipping. Let me know what you think. You can reach me here www.scentsntreasures.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 YUP...gotta say Crafty...that's pretty funny.Thanx to all for the suggestions. These things are just so darn cute. Something has to work. BTW Jeana....I am using Ecosoya PB. I have it for my tarts, and I just got a good deal from the classifieds here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisajo Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I tried to post and it disappeared Here goes again...I like my 3oz votives to totally consume (liquify). I use a 44C with EL votive wax in a tight fitting holder. I use Ecosoya PB for pillars with an HTP 1212. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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