stacien Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I am trying one of those Anchor Hocking apple shaped jars. I tried cotton 62's and HTP 105. The wax I am using is 415 with a smidge of beeswax in it. It looks almost 3 1/2" diameter. I have some ECO wicks, some CD's and some LX's to try. Any suggestions what would be perfect for that kind of a jar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 A 3 1/2" dia. jar, I would be double wicking it, and would start with double HTP73, if you have them. I have not been successful at getting anything more than 3" to single wick without having a gigantic mushroom on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I agree with Kerry - anything over a 3 inch diameter with soy can't be single wicked and needs to be double wicked.I'm testing a new jar that is about a 3 1/2 diameter and so far, 2 HTP 73's are working great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I know this is bucking the conventional wisdom a bit, but something you might try too (if you have some Premier 700 wicks) is a single 790. I have a single 780 in a 3 1/2" keepsake with 464 and it is just a tad small. Given that you have 415 with BW it will be a little harder, so the 790 might be a good starting point. Then you would have two more sizes bigger to go if you need to wick up. HTH!geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelestialSoyCandles Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I personally dont like double wicking candles - I would try an HTP126 JMOHeather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 This container tappers to a smaller size at the bottom so the suggested wick sizes may be to big in this container. They may get to hot towards the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I personally dont like double wicking candles - I would try an HTP126 JMOHeatherWith beeswax added to this wax, not sure if a single wick, like the HTP126 will work. I would be interested in knowing though how the premier series wick will work in it. You are right Candle Man that you have to be concerned about the bottom of the jar, but I am thinking if the neck on the wick tab is a good height, that it will keep it from getting overly hot. If you don't get a wick that will get very close to the edges, you are gonna have a tunnel. That is the thing with those odd shaped jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelestialSoyCandles Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I add beeswax to my pure soy, and with that diameter of a candle, for me, an htp126 would do the trick.. but thats me.. lolHeather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I add beeswax to my pure soy, and with that diameter of a candle, for me, an htp126 would do the trick.. but thats me.. lolHeatherMaybe I'll get one of those jars and try it out.....as I can't get any of my other 3 1/2" dia. jars to burn properly single wicked. My curiosity is piqued now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 I am going to try an ECO 12. I recently tried an ECO 10 on a three inch diameter 10 oz melting pot and it burned perfectly. I cannot double wick because it does taper down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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