ladysj Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 It seems everytime I burn a gel candle the wick keeps getting off center. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? I can't seem to get a good tight pull on the wick to keep it tight, straight and centered. Any suggestions, tricks please TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 i use wick stickums & I take a skewer broken in two with rubber bands on the ends, pull wick up thru the middle of sticks & tighten. Sometimes after you pour you have to tighten it more. HTH PM me if you have a ?'s!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Thank you very much I will try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I have that problem, too. Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo848 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 i dip the tabbed wick into very hot gel, put it into container, hold it with a pick for a few seconds or until set. my mext pours of gel are done cooler so they don't melt the setting gel.i have had problems with wick tabs puffing up and causing the wicks to list.i use rubber banded craft sticks to hold the wick in place......cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaS Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Hi.. I use stickums also, but to hold the wick taut, I use a metal wick bar which I have purchased from RusticEscentuals for only 89 cents each. They have saved me so much time and aggravation and have had perfect straight centered wicks everytime. Well worth the purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 Thanks for the replies everyone. I think I'm going to try one of the tools you suggested Anita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo848 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 i had a thought...are your wicks the correct size for the container? if you are wicking too large, it would melt the gel at a higher heat which could cause it to list......cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 I didn't think they were but I never thought of that being the problem either. I'll have to look into that farther. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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