mizbizzyb Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I see alot of candle makers stating not to burn a container candle no more than 3 hours at time. My question is...Is the an old rule of thumb? I've noticed I don't get a good melt pool in 3 hours...More like 4 hours (sometimes 5). I've tried wicking up (before anyone suggests this) and it the melt pool was too deep and had a big ole flame.Could it be because of the different formulations in wax that it may take longer than 3 hours?Oh, I have read that the first burn on a candle is a "memory burn" well, if you don't get a full melt pool here isn't it going to tunnel the rest of the candle and be hard to catch up later?Sorry if I have confused anyone else besides myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Well I was going to suggest wicking up, but you said that you have tried that. I will always have a full melt burn in my containers using 1945 and zinc wicks (different sizes, depending on the container) by 3 or 3 1/2 hours on the first burn. I guess if you aren't having any problems with with smoking or high flames, then you are probably alright : ) I think all those rules are pretty general anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 No smoking or high flames. I just didn't want to break any standard rules. I think someone on the old board was having the same problem with the 4627 wax. Burns good, smells great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I am having the same issue with 4627. Many of my FOs don't come to a FMP in 3 hours, but they catch up nicely on later burns. If I wick up, then the flame is too large and I get too much soot. Not sure what to do about it though. I'm still trying to find the right wick for this wax. So far, I am using the HTP but am getting some soot even with a smaller wick (but great hot throw), so maybe another wick will work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I'll take hangup on the first few burns anyday over smoke and soot. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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