7Angela7 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I just recently sold some container candles to a co-worker of mine. She saw me today and stopped me. She said if it was possible to single wick the jars, because the jar gets so hot. We were interrupted so I had to leave. When I went back & talked to her, I asked her how long she was burning the candles for. She said all day long! I asked if she ever blew them out, let them cool, then relighted, she said no, she just let it continue to burn for the entire day. I asked if the wicks were lopsided, she said yes - told her why the container was extremely hot. She said the container (10 oz.) was basically all liquid, but she loves that, because she thinks it's neat to be able to look through the glass I've marathon burned to see what it would do if somebody were to do like she has, and the glass was extremely hot! I told that she is NOT supposed to be burning a candle like that - that is why I put a warning on the bottom. She said that that's how she burns her candles, because she likes having her house smell good all day. Kinda jokingly I told her she's banned from buying my candles anymore if she's gonna burn them like that. She said she has a Wal-Mart candle, made in about the same kind of jar as mine, and it's single wicked and the glass doesn't get hot. I asked her if it tunneled or if there is a lot of soot, she stated she didn't think so, but she is going to be bringing that candle in to me tomorrow. When I first started testing these jars, I tried all kinds of wicks, the same ones numerous times because I really really wanted to single wick, but it just wasn't happening. Has anybody been able to do so & get a good burn?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I think there may a few peeps who have been successful at single wicking these types of jars but I still have not and continue to double wick which does make the jar get hotter but it should not be let to burn all day like that I have tried with differerent wicks burning them all day and never could get a complete MP always had quite a bit of hang up or if I could get a full MP then it would smoke & soot like crazy. Some say cutting back on the fo and/or dye helps but to me then the scent throw just isn't as strong. I dunno I wish I could help ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indescent Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Aww just wanted to say good luck Maybe the ones at WalMart are thicker? Who knows...but at least you can spot a liability when you see one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I've never successfully single wicked an apoth, either. I'm sure it could be done, but I gave up after testing a bajillion single wicks.:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I always single wicked my apoth jars. Never had a problem with them. I did 16 and 26 ouncers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 care do share which wick????:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Sure, but I really don't think that the eye rolling is necessary, do you? She asked, I answered. I used the Candles and Supplies wick that is called 60-44-18 Zinc Core Wicking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I wasn't using that smiley to "roll my eyes" at you I was merely using that as a curious type of smiley....Why is everyone so flipping testy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Cause it is too darn HOT! Heat index was 111 here today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I never had a lot of luck double wicking, let alone single wicking those dang jars. Seems I get soot with most any type of wicking I use in those jars, and I am anal about soot I have some oils that I can double wick very well, but others I can't, so I gave up on them since I don't want to pick and choose my oils by the jar I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Just goes to show you that what works for one doesn't work for another. I never got anywhere near a full melt pool with a 62z, let alone a 60z.:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I am not sure at this point I would even touch that jar with soy and a single wick. I am still trying to wick my 8 oz. sq. masons, LOL! :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I couldn't successfully wick the 10 oz apos to my satisfaction, so I used the rest for wickless candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShellyRobyn Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Although I don't use the apothocary jars anymore, when I was there were only 2 or 3 FO's that I was able to single wick. The rest I had to double wick but the jars were so darned thick, they didn't get too hot. I just hated double wicking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teercreations Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I make 16 oz Apothecaries all the time. The only way I have been able to get a full melt pool was with two 44z. I have tried one 60z and one 62z nothing worked for me. I use half j50/ half j223 and have tried every wick imaginable. The only thing I can think of is that Walmart brand candle is some funky type of wax that I havent used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow-burn Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I double wick my apoths too. I tried every damn wick and wick combo out there, plus have tested a ton of waxes, and I keep going back to the double wick. I can say though, that if they are burning all day with only the 10 oz one, then with that being so shallow, that is why it is getting so hot. My 16 and 26 oz ones do not get all that hot at all. Not any different than the 9 oz hex. What size wicks did you use to double wick? Could you of used some smaller sizes to help with the heat that is coming from it? May be a thought....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Angela7 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 What size wicks did you use to double wick? Could you of used some smaller sizes to help with the heat that is coming from it? May be a thought.......I used RRD-34....to me, I don't think that is very large to get the glass really hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanna Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I use Lone Star's 10 and 16 oz apoths and double wick them both. I use bittercreek north's 44-20 in the 10 oz and 44-32 in the 16 oz. I am going to try out the low smoke ones next to see if I can cut down of the smoking I get with the wax I am using.Have you seen that there is going to be a double wick EZ setter out this week? http://www.ezwicksystem.com/default.asp?C=1&S=E3&Document=EZ+Wick+Setter&NID=2 232277It could be the end to all my double wick misplacements! YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 hmm...and here I cant get the things to double wick for the life of me because it was getting way to hot, creating a huge melt pool and leaving my wax scentless. I had to drop down to a single wick on my 16oz's . I am getting a decent melt pool and no hang up and good throw with a 62-52-18z , am going to try a HTP105 and see what I like better. This is using 4786 with 6% FO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Ok, this is kind of an old thread, but I'm needing to try and single wick my 20oz. apoths, and did a search and found this thread. Currently I'm test burning an LX 30 in my apoth right now, and it's been burning for about 2 hours and my mp is a little less than 1/2" from the edge, so this MAY BE a go, I'll give it another couple of hours and see. I really really want to be able to single wick these jars, for just the reason that Angela stated, a LOT of people just light their candles and let them burn all day long (I've been known to do this too before I started making my OWN candles LOL), and I just hate worrying about the double wicking when someone else is burning them KWIM? I mean, we know how to baby our candles, but most everyone else just wants a candle to make their house smell good, and therefore they are clueless, unfortunately.I'll keep ya posted on this candle/wick...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberia Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 I single wick my 10 oz and 16 oz apoths. I was determined to make it work. After going through a bazillion wick and FO combos I settled on a LX 24 wick. There is a variance among FOs in how fast it takes to get a full melt pool but have yet to find one that didn't get there in a reasonable amount of time. I should mention that I pour soy and soy blends. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 I also single wick mine. I do the 26oz Apoth's and use a RRD 55 My wax is J223/Soy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I tested a bazillion wicks in my 16 and 24 ozers, and finally found that a HTP 1312 does a beautiful single wick job. I'm very happy with it...it tends to mushroom, but not horribly, and I get no soot.I use 100% soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDweller Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I am wondering why everyone has chosen zinc when cotton core is hotter? I can single wick many fragrances using a 60-44-18 COn the harder to burn fragrances, Wicks Unlimited has an awesome wick out numbered: FW 3x34 HMYou CAN single wick, don't give up!! Oh..and I pour HOT and use a soy with a meltpoint of 127 (a bit higher than most) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandleguy Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I always single wick my apoth jars. I use the 10 and 16oz jars. I was using the 60 series zinc but switched over to 105 HTP wicks. I tried the HTP 1212, but it burns off the FO too quick, unless you have a really strong scent. The 105's so far has a nice melt pool, and good throw. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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