GW 464 wicking question

[kasiem@gmail.com]

Hi all,

I'm currently using gw 464 with eco wicks and the candles burn very well, but was wondering if there was a "better wick" for this wax - especially when double wicking. I've searched the forums and came across a post that says that jason from golden brands isn't really into wicks. I'm wondering if you use this wax what are your results with other cotton wicks?

The jars i use are these:

http://secure.candlesupply.com/catalog_page_detail.cfm?queries_index=index7&title_bar=16oz%20Country%20Comfort%20Jar&recordno=4&Product_CatalogID=2732&ProductNumber=g3497J&ProductCodeID=47&ProductSubCodeID=203&NewProduct=0

best regards,

kasie

[pocha]

I tried Eco's (and others) but ended up using Cd's...But everyone has their own opinion about wicks! If you are having good results with the Eco's you may just want to stick with them. HTH

[OH Cathy]

CD's work good for me.

[kasiem@gmail.com]

if you dont mind me asking, what did you like better about the cds? I see that they have bigger sizes available

kasie

[pocha]

if you dont mind me asking, what did you like better about the cds? I see that they have bigger sizes available

kasie

For me, they just burned better: low smoke, stable flame, very little mushrooming. HTH.

Lili

[stacien]

I use 464 I used both wicks. I have to say the eco's did burn better but tended to `mushroom

[iammommytwo]

so far I have tried the LX's and the RRD's. The RRD's are giving me a better throw/melt pool, but they do mushroom. Melissa @SoyCandle is sending me a few Stabilo's (CD's) to try.

I am working on single-wicking a dessert bowl that is 4" in diameter. So far I have successfully used an RRD 47 and an RRD 50 (2 different FO's)

[Jane42]

I only had LX's to try....I guess I better find some CD's to test with.

I am using a 10 oz apothecary from TVG - any suggestions as to what size CD's I should be looking for?

[iammommytwo]

yes, I am going to test a few CD's too.

any starting/reference point would be greatly appreciated

[OH Cathy]

Try a CD 12 with an 8 oz SM.

[dixiegal]

Im having good results with 8 and 10 cds in the 8 oz sq masons

[Jane42]

The LX14's are doing an awesome job....so far. The hot throw is fantastic (JS Cinnamon Bun), but it has only burned for a total of 5 hours. I will have to see what it does when it gets to the dreaded half-way point...lol

[Jane42]

Just thought I would post an update....in case anyone was trying LX's with this wax.

I posted I was testing the LX14's with 464 - we are now at the half-way point and the hot throw is still good, but one of my wicks has drowned out :undecided , so I will try wicking up and let you know what happens.

I am still having a hard time with the looks of soy wax....this one was made with JS Cinnamon Bun FO, and after it cools, it does resemble a cinnamon bun.......one that of my kids may have left under their bed for a year! But I am working really hard on "embracing" it and telling myself that this is what people have been asking for.....

[dixiegal]

Just thought I would post an update....in case anyone was trying LX's with this wax.

I posted I was testing the LX14's with 464 - we are now at the half-way point and the hot throw is still good, but one of my wicks has drowned out :undecided , so I will try wicking up and let you know what happens.

I am still having a hard time with the looks of soy wax....this one was made with JS Cinnamon Bun FO, and after it cools, it does resemble a cinnamon bun.......one that of my kids may have left under their bed for a year! But I am working really hard on "embracing" it and telling myself that this is what people have been asking for.....

its weird how what works for one wont another, I tried all of the lx wicks and lost scent after the 3 burn each time, glad its working for you

I know what you mean about kids I found an old take out box under my dd's bed yesterday...yuck! on the up side her room smells much better now:D

[Jane42]

its weird how what works for one wont another, I tried all of the lx wicks and lost scent after the 3 burn each time, glad its working for you

I know what you mean about kids I found an old take out box under my dd's bed yesterday...yuck! on the up side her room smells much better now:D

:laugh2:

As far as the LX's go, I will let you know what happens when I up the size. Also, this is the only scent I have tried with this wax. Either it is an exceptionally strong FO, or I just lucked out!