dixiegal Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 well shoot! It was throwing so good then when the candle was halfway gone all you can smell is wax. Im going to start a new tester in the morning and see if wicking it smaller will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Dixiegal,Georgia had the same problem:http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27224&highlight=464 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Brands Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 It sounds like you have too big of a wick and you are burning the wax too fast. Try a smaller wick.jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee263 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 It sounds like you have too big of a wick and you are burning the wax too fast. Try a smaller wick.jasonHi Jason,I've read through all the testing threads and if I missed this info, I apologize. What are the manufacturers recommended wicks for this wax? Are there any?Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hi Jason,I've read through all the testing threads and if I missed this info, I apologize. What are the manufacturers recommended wicks for this wax? Are there any?Thanks!!Hi Denise,Since Jason has previously informed me that he is not a "wick person", I thought I'd let you know what I have found out so far.....the self-trimming types of wicks DO NOT work well w/this wax. I do however, have good luck w/the LX's, but only w/my smaller jars (1.5oz and 4oz). I am going to test my RRD's, 'cause that is what I have here. I know that someone else on here had mentioned CD's or Cotton/Paper core wicks.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixiegal Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hi Denise,Since Jason has previously informed me that he is not a "wick person", I thought I'd let you know what I have found out so far.....the self-trimming types of wicks DO NOT work well w/this wax. I do however, have good luck w/the LX's, but only w/my smaller jars (1.5oz and 4oz). I am going to test my RRD's, 'cause that is what I have here. I know that someone else on here had mentioned CD's or Cotton/Paper core wicks.HTH eco wicks are self trimming, right? Im going to have to look through my odds and ends wick box and see what else I have. I tried cd 14 and 12 and both seemed too big for my 8 oz sq mason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocha Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I had noticed this problem when I was only curing my testers for 48-72 hours. now 1 cure 1-2 weeks and I've notice that this does not happen as much. I get a really good burn from CD wicks btw. Good luck!Lili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoscentsworth Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I use RRD's and have had the same thing happen to me. Candles had "cured" for plenty of time. I have also had candles using the same fo as before not throw at all.....tis a puzzlement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixiegal Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 I dont think its the wax, heres why.. when I made my testers I also poured wickless from the same batch and they are still throwing so it has to be a wick issue. Im test burning again and Ill let y'all know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee263 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Hi Denise,Since Jason has previously informed me that he is not a "wick person", I thought I'd let you know what I have found out so far.....the self-trimming types of wicks DO NOT work well w/this wax. I do however, have good luck w/the LX's, but only w/my smaller jars (1.5oz and 4oz). I am going to test my RRD's, 'cause that is what I have here. I know that someone else on here had mentioned CD's or Cotton/Paper core wicks.HTHHi Sheri, and thanks for the info. I do have CDs and cotton core so I'll try them when my wax gets here. I usually use the HTPs in my KY PB, but I'd like to be able to offer a 100% soy candle.Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH Cathy Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I am using a cd wick, 8 % fo, pouring at 135, curing 7 days, I get frosting, but no loss of throw.In 464. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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