NedraBryce Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hi!I have never made candles in tins before only glass. Is zinc core wicks okay to use? I was thinking as a starting point for the 4 ounce round tins a 44-24-18z and for an 8 ounce round tin a 51-32-18z. Would it be the same in the square tins too?Does that sound like a good starting point? I know I have a lot of testing to do. Thanks for the help. I use JOY wax from NG.Nedra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 that's a good starting point then you can test from there I bought the 8 oz sq. tins in the co-op and 51z works great but all fos are different so testing is a must good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedraBryce Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 thank you very much! I just wanted to make sure I had a good starting point. I'm a little rusty...I have been making tons of tarts and not enough candles.Nedra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have 3 of the square tins testing right now. 44z, 51z, and RRD37. The RRD is way too big, for my combo anyway. The two zincs are close, but still have 1/2 left to burn so the race isn't over yet. I'm thinking probably 51z for heavier FO's and 44z for regular. So, at least you know you're in the ballpark to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soynut Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I have used 44 Z in all but my most difficult FO's-then I went to 51 Z. I use the 6 oz seamless tins and have had great results. I have even used HTP 73's and been very successful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Keep in mind, this also depends on what wax you're using too. As well as FO's, additives, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedraBryce Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 Thanks for all the help. I can't wait to start testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I've been using the 6oz. and 8 oz. tins, and what usually works for ME in the 6oz. tins is a 51z, 44z is too small for ME, and the 8oz. tins, usually an HTP 93, I tried the 60z for these, but it was too big it seemed, it smoked.:undecided Haven't ever tried the 4oz. tins though sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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