woolfswickery Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I have a question for those of you that use the 8oz square mason jars. I have always used the 8 oz crystal jj and they sell wonderful for me but those square mason are just too cute. I am not thinking of changing but would not mind making some and just seeing how my customers like them and go from there. They sure are cheaper than what I have been buying mine for. I have read on a lot of posts that some of you had trouble with wicking them. I use 223 and zinc wicks with my jj so I am going to start with appx same wick and test there but was just curious about trouble you all have had what is the pain with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 A PITA? Dont know why. This is my second easiest jar to wick. Love them. I use a para/soy blend and use Eco 6,8 or 10's. You will probably have to go up at least one size over the JJ's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 These are not too hard to wick. The problem is that sometimes you can get some soot because of the narrower opening. So, it may not be quite as easy to wick as a regular jj. I carry the square masons though and love them. They wick about 1 size up from the regular 8 oz jj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolfswickery Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Thanks so much for your comments! I have carried the jj now for about 3 1/2 years with my apothecarys of course but I am soooo ready for a little change. I,( and I am admitting something here LOL) bought one from a festival I went to as a shopper not vendor from a candle maker. I love doing that so I can just see what else people are making out there anyway....I thought it was the cutest jar and had the most personality! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Agree with the others ... use one size larger wick than standard jj to get a fmp. Sometimes I have to wick up one more size from that even (mostly with my spicy fall scents), but not usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolfswickery Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 With my jj I have been using 51-32-18z that seems to be the best I have found to work. So I am going to try that size as a starter and if I need to go up I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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