cybersix Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi all, today I received an octagonal 3"x6" mold I bought on ebay.The guy who sold it sent me a little bag with this wick inside, LX-16.I'm not a wick expert, I'm tryng to do the best I can with the wicks I find here in italy, they are all flat braid, so I don't know a thing about LX.If I have to guess by what I see its use is for small diameter pillars, let's say no more that two inches of diameter. Am I guessing right?Or these wicks are intended for other type of candles? I tried to look at suggestion charts, but it's too complicated for me!TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyN Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi Sabrina - This wick may work, but it depends on what wax you are using and what FO. Here is what it says about this wick on Peak's. See below - it says to use for a 2.5" - 3" diameter candle. I would try it and see what you think.LX wicks have a unique flat braid that minimizes carbon buildup. These wicks have a round tin base (20 mm) with a 6 mm neck attached, which helps keep the entire wick assembly standing upright and prevents it from flopping over as the candle burns down to the end.• A coreless wick to reduce carbon buildup.• Manufactured with stabilizing threads which make for a more consistent burn and reduces carbon buildup.• Primed with high melt wax (212F), which aids in keeping them straight in the molten wax.• 6 inches long. Use for 2.5" - 3" diameter candles.• May need to wick up for soy or other veggie waxes.• Size recommendations are a guide only as wick sizes may differ as your own needs/recipes differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 thanks judy, I think I have to test it, because to my eyes it seems a little small to use in a 3" pillar! What I use now it's a 24 ply flat braid wick.Thank you, tonight I will try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajl Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Some places recomend using the LX16 for 2-2.5 inch pillars and some recomend using them for 3-3.5 inch pillars. It's probably best to try it and decide what works best for you. I have a bunch of Lx wicks here and they all look small compared to the flat braid wicks. Angie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Thank you Angie, yes, I have to test it.Or maybe not, I can continue with my true and tried wicks, I'm always scared with new things and I don't want to complicate things when I don't need it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajl Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 If the flat braid works well for you then stick with them. The LX wicks work in containers if you ever decide to try those Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 terror!!!!I will keep this wick and continue with mine, after all I get this like a gift, I didn't want to test it..:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I can't see the LX 16 working in a 3" - I've used LX 30s in 3" & they barely make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi Pam, I learned to eyeball the wick to use, at least for the first choice to test, and this LX-16 seems really too thin for a 3" pillar.Well, I will keep it as a relic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katinka Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I can't see the LX 16 working in a 3" - I've used LX 30s in 3" & they barely make it.I agree with Pam - I have all the LX's from LX10 to LX30 and with my 3 inch pillars the LX30 sometimes leaves up to a 6mm edge that needs to be folded in. You really have to wick up with these. I won't bother testing anything less than LX26 and up.Katinka:wink2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hi Pam, I learned to eyeball the wick to use, at least for the first choice to test, and this LX-16 seems really too thin for a 3" pillar.Well, I will keep it as a relic!Hold on to 'em. They could come in handy for double wicking a container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Thanks to all, at least I can say I saw a LX wick with my eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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