Sab Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I'm using JSB 50/50 Wax with 1 oz JS Coffee Cake FO per pound + 2 drops honey liquid dye. I've tested the following wicks in a 8 oz Apothecary jar: Eco 12, Eco 14, RRD 47, RRD 50, and RRD 55. I get a great MP and scent throw with all of these wicks but I've wicked down several times because I'm getting a good size mushroom on the wick after less than an hour of burning. I end up blowing the candle out, clipping the wick and relighting again. Also, the wick has to be 1/8 inch or it will smoke. My concern is that candle buyers will not keep the wick cut that short.Any ideas on what I could be doing wrong? Or am I being too picky?TIASab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Have you thought about double-wicking this jar? Not sure what the diameter is on it, but it may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sab Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 It's only 3" in diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltbox Pantry Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Have you tried HTP 105? I'm testing a 8oz metro with El Soy Mill using HTP 105. This is going to be my 3rd burn and its leaving a smidge of residue but hope it will catch up soon. SP:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sab Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 I was thinking of getting a sample pack of HTP's. I only have the HTP 83 which I think would be too small of a wick. Does anyone have other suggestions for brand of wicks I could try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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