Wicking candle tins

[grandmaskitchen]

I just purchased some 6 and 8 oz. candle tins (haven't arrived yet) and very much interested in what kind and size wicks most of you use. I just need a general idea where to start before I pour wax into them.

I will be using:

Greenleaf 70/30 perfect blend

1 dye chip

1 oz. FO per pound

I have done a search and came up with quite a few results, but am a little confused on where to start. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

TIA

[htaylorrn]

I use HTP 83s in my 6 oz and HTP 104 in my 8 oz (square). I use 4630 wax, so I don't know about GL.

Thanks,

Heather

[smart tart]

I'd try the zinc wicks - and use the same formula (that you would use for a container candle) to determine starting point - the diameter of the tin......start small and work up

I love the 70/30 and find the zinc wicks work real well in it.....

[grandmaskitchen]

Thanks for the advice! I've never tried these before; should be very interesting! LOL

[Sab]

I use HTP 83's for the 8 oz tins. ( I use a 50/50 parasoy blend) They work in the majority of my oils. I've only had a few that I needed to wick down to a 73. The 8 oz tins have been the easiest container for me to wick.

[pocha]

I have been using CD 10's for the 8oz tins...but I use gw 464...a 100% soy which, from what I read, needs to be wicked DOWN a little when compared to regular 100% soy. Good luck!!:rolleyes2

[grandmaskitchen]

If it helps, the 70/30 perfect blend from Greenleaf is a 70% soy and 30% paraffin blend for containers.

I've never experimented with seamless tins before, so this ought to be a real challenge for me. I guess you could say I am a glutton for punishment! LOL

Thanks for your input!