firegirl Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I have been testing for almost a year. I have searched and read and then read some more.. I am hoping that someone can help me with my problem.. I currently use both 26 and 16 ounce Apothecary jars with a 75/25 parasoy blend. I add 4 grams of Polyboost 130 per pound for improving hardness ( it is really hot in so cal) and scent throw. I use the 26 and 16 ounce apothecary jars. I have been wicking with (2) 44-32-18 zincs. My candles all seem to struggle after the first 3 or 4 burns. The initial burns are perfect. Is this an oxygen issue with the height of the jars? They all seem to improve as the candle burns down a ways, but I think that the scent throw is lacking when the flames are a bit diminished around the middle of the jar. I don't want to wick up because the candle seems to burn great again towards the bottom of the jar.. so using a larger wick makes those babies kind of torch.. This is driving me crazy. Any suggestions? Should I be using a different type of wick with this mix? I know a lot of people are using this blend.. I would appreciate any feedback. By the way... I have tested the Filtech's zinc, HTP's and Filtech Ultra Cores.. none burned as good as the zincs have.. Thanks!Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlebean Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I use a 50-50 parsoy blend, and have never used a wick that small in a 16oz (16 oz is the biggest I make right now). I would recommend going up to something around a 52 or a 60 for the 16oz-er...but try just one wick at first to keep it from torching....I have also heard that cotton wicks get hotter than the zinc, so maybe the extra heat from a cotton would help get a more consistent burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firegirl Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Thanks! I am thinking you are right.. I just might have to wick up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 If your apothecary jars are like mine, 4 inches in diam-- you should definitely wick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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