rachf19 Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 OK, just poured my first 3 containers w/ EcoSoya CB-135, wickless for testing purposes... When I find the right wick (notice I said when, not if! Trying to be optimistic here.) how do I determine what the center of the container is to place the wick w/o one of the ez wick setters? I was thinking I could outline the bottom of the jar on a piece of cardboard, find the center on the cardboard and use that under the container to place the wick. Do most people just "eyeball" it? Am I trying to be too perfect? HELP before I start drawing and calculating until my eyeballs bug out! LOLTIA, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Make a template. My eyeballs must be crooked cause I can never get the wicks centered when I eyeball it. And for my testers, I have a paper template I put on top the wax to mark the center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieE Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 I most always make a template. Works great for me. I usually put my jars on the template and make a mark inside of the jar with a sharpie where I want to place my wicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 I also made a template for my jars, and for my heart container. For my testers, I just eyeball it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachf19 Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 OK.... now I know I'm not the only one with the crooked eyeballs! Template it is! I must say, I'm loving my containers made with the CB-135... Mind you, I HAVE NOT tested wicks yet, so I may change my tune in a few days. Really easy to pour, the candles came out beautifully. Hardly any wet spots, no frosting, tiny cracks in the top, but I will cover them to cool next time... You all really are wonderful for helping a newbie!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafferbuns Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 I downloaded a gun target and printed it out, looks like a dartboard,just set my glass right in the middle and stick the wick on, works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Get the EZ Wicksetter!! Perfect everytim!! What a time saver!!http://ezwicksys.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Get the EZ Wicksetter!! Perfect everytime!! What a time saver!!http://ezwicksys.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Get the EZ Wicksetter!! Perfect everytime!! What a time saver!!http://ezwicksys.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyinala Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 I agree with purchasing the wick setter. For four years I was eyeballing and using a template and finally purchased the wick setter. The best investment I have made. Takes less time to wick and the wick is always centered. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 I eyeballed it too before I got a wick-setter. It works okay, but sometimes you just can't get it in the middle. I would seriously recommend a wick-setter. Best $20 you'll ever spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hey Island girl did you have a button stuck? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 OK this thread says last posted by me but & that it was #8 which should have been #11 but I can't see my post what happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Don't hold back, tell us how you really feel geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 OK this thread says last posted by me but & that it was #8 which should have been #11 but I can't see my post what happened?Maybe your button got stuck too!!!:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachf19 Posted April 8, 2006 Author Share Posted April 8, 2006 OK... since I officially love to make containers now (LOL), I will eyeball it for now, and probably order the EX Wick thing next time I place an order... Thank you all, once again, for heping the newbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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