Darwin Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I saw antother thread somewhere, and someone had used a popcicle stick as a wooden wick. I decided to use wooden kabob skeurs instead. Since they are smaller than a popcicile stick in diameter, and I am making my candle in a jar that is nearly 3 in Wide I chose to use 2 sticks. Here are some pics of my process. The candle is still cooling, once it is done I will post some pics of it buring. It is scented Peaks Mulberry.First I used some wick tabs and pinched them onto the pointy end of the skeurs:Then I used my hot glue gun to glue them into the jar:Then I filled the jar with wax. The wicks did come a bit loose (I must have poured a bit to hot). So I used another stick and my wax knife to hold them in place: I will post a pic of the candle once it is done cooling and then I will post it buring when I test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Very interesting cant wait to see the pics of it burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 NEat can't wait to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 I did cut the "wicks"; they cut very easily with a wire cutter. However, I should have cut them down before I put them in the jar. This is a note for next time, I guess. Here it is with the "wicks" trimmed. It is still warm and not ready to burn yet. I might try burning it later today or tonight; but, I know I should wait until tomorrow for the best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Very cool. Cannot wait to see what the burn is like. Keep us posted on the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Interesting, I can't wait to read the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickerbeal Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I've never heard of doing that before, it will be very interesting to see how they burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker2 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hmmm......Interested to see how it does........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 This is a great experiment...I cant wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfinger Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Can't wait to see your burn results.....very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 If you don't mind, please explain to me why you would do this. It's not like you can remove the sticks & then insert a wick into the metal piece since it's already been crimped; so it's not like a wick pin for a container. Or is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 The experiment is actually using the wood for the wick. There's some other very popular candles on the market right now using wooden wicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 If you don't mind, please explain to me why you would do this. It's not like you can remove the sticks & then insert a wick into the metal piece since it's already been crimped; so it's not like a wick pin for a container. Or is it?Yeah, just like Lindsay said, the stick will actually be the wick. I am going to burn it this evening if I get time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Ok so, this candle totally will not stay lit. I think maybe if I prime the sticks in wax or put them closer together they may stay lit...perhaps the skeurs are not meant to catch fire, since they are made for cooking on a grill. Well this candle is crap, it will not light at all, so there is not even a pic to post, because it will not light for more than a couple seconds! Any ideas?I tried to take a pic anyway...here it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 LMAO......you sound like me....you just have to try. I respect that. I also respect the fact that you have the courage to post your experiment gone bad. That's what life is all about.....experimenting...and learning new and better things....that's my take on it anyway. Thanks for doing this. I love it. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 LMAO......you sound like me....you just have to try. I respect that. I also respect the fact that you have the courage to post your experiment gone bad. That's what life is all about.....experimenting...and learning new and better things....that's my take on it anyway. Thanks for doing this. I love it. DonitaThanks for your words Donita! I am ust so frustrated...I do not understand why they will not light! I just don't get it! LOL:mad: Why won't those babies light up for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I think that is kinda funny....because you know that if you use them on the grill to cook some food, they will catch on fire if you don't soak them in water. I guess they should be soaked in hot wax. It's wood. It should burn even if badly....I would leave them in wax for awhile...that would also get air out. Hmmmmmmmm just thinking my usual random thoughts....I think they eventually put people like me into asylums. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hmm, Donita...you may be on to something, the next time I try this I will literally soak the sticks in melted wax!! My bf suggested soaking them in fo - but that may be a little too flamable..I dunno! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Well you did good because at least you tried it and that is cool. I am sure there is a way to do it, but I don't know how...LOL. I have been wanting to try a candle with a wood wick in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker2 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hmmmmmmmm just thinking my usual random thoughts....I think they eventually put people like me into asylums. DonitaDon't worry Donita, you won't be alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-MYo Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Great! Thanks for trying that. I loved the idea of using wire cutters to cut the....wick. Never thought of that. I have been racking my brain looking for the right kind of.."wood" wick to use. I have had moderate success with popsicle sticks. Well, some burn great, even crackle.....others...well, they look kinda like your burning pics. Not uniform wood<grrr>I have tried skewers too....kerrrrap!I have tried incense sticks.....just a little better than kerrrrap. They started great but drowned out way too fast--and this in a votive sized candle.I have tried rattan reeds like they use for reed diffusers....kerrrap too!I tried a piece of the skinniest part of a cedar shim....again, wouldnt burn hotter than that wimpy little glow.I tried some pine veneer that we happened to have but it had glue on the back of it---maybe fire retardant or something....kerrap again!So I growled and bought one of those damm OVC WoodWick candles off ebay. It just came by UPS yesterday so I havent tried it. The wick looks about 3/4 the width of veneer and about the same thickness.I am thinking it might help to prime the wick with parrafin oil. So it soaks into the wood fibers. Maybe it's hardwood like mahogany or something. Now, I'm looking for some unglued hardwood veneer--or might try the cedar shim again...primed.I just really like the wide flame..it's so pretty.While the patent on wood wicks hasnt been awarded yet and OVC is producing the only wood wicks for their own candles.....So, I'm not ready to give up.....the frustration passes dear.....lolThanks for sharing your ideas...will pass on mine when I get some success......See ya in the asylum:tongue2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 If it would help any of you creative people, I can post a picture of a "naked" wood wick. My DIL's mom was given a great-smelling wood wick candle, but the jar broke when burning. So she sent it to me to have me melt it down into some other containers. I was happy to do it because I wanted the wick to play with! So I have the "rescued" wick but haven't had a chance to do anything with it yet. Would it help anyone to see what the wick looks like before it's in the candle?Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 i wanna see!ya know, i was watching survivorman the other day, he recommended using birch for getting a fire going because of it's high oil content..i noticed it crackled quite a bit. anyone tried it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 OK--I have a rather bad case of CRS, but IF I can remember, I will take a picture of that wick tonight to show you guys.And if I don't remember tonight, maybe tomorrow......Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern-Marie Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 If it would help any of you creative people, I can post a picture of a "naked" wood wick. My DIL's mom was given a great-smelling wood wick candle, but the jar broke when burning. So she sent it to me to have me melt it down into some other containers. I was happy to do it because I wanted the wick to play with! So I have the "rescued" wick but haven't had a chance to do anything with it yet. Would it help anyone to see what the wick looks like before it's in the candle?JaneI have been curious about this wood wick for a couple of years...I would LOVE to see what it looks like naked!I understand that it adds a nice wood burning smell and crackling sound to candle burning. Searched extensively awhile back and was unable to find them.Please, let's see 'em!Thanks,Fern-Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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