tlc Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Hi guys, I am going to be pouring a candle this weekend and am looking for advice on what wick size and how many to use. I will be using CBA and I have LX and HTP wicks. The container size is 5" tall and 4 3/4" square. It is a really nice container and I am excited to get some wax in it. I have only been doing jj so am a bit puzzled :undecided . Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I have never wicked a square that size before (close to 5"), so this is purely a guess on my part. I would start with (4), count 'em (4), HTP52 or HTP62 wicks, placed evenly around the jar. I don't think that 2 or even 3 wicks of any size are gonna burn that jar properly. Would be curious to see if anyone else has suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 All I can say is wow that is a lot of wicks!! Do I place them close to the edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 TLC,Is it 4 3/4" measured diagonally across? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 hmmm....wow, I just drew it out on paper, and that's quite a big candle.I'm thinkin' that perhaps 4 wicks, perhaps LX 14's or 16's :undecided.I use the CBS myself, and just starting to switch over to the LX wicks. Today I burned an 8oz JJ w/an LX 16 , and Lemongrass FO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 No it is not measured diagonally Tangerine. It is measured straight across. Sorry, I should have said so in my first post.It is going to be a big candle no doubt about it. :whoohoo: I can't wait to see it. It will be a cheer up gift for my Aunt (if it turns out). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 be sure to post us a pic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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