pdevine Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I have a # silicone loaf mold and I'm using 4045H wax. I have tried the following with no success. Does anyone have any other suggestions before I pull my hair out? TIA Portia51-32z - Leaves too much shell60z - Leaves too much shell and smokes w/tall flame51-32C - Leaves too much shell60C - Leaves too much shell and smokes62C - Leaves too much shell, smokes and has a huge flame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 What size is the mold?What kind of wax?Any additives?This info. will help us to help you choose a wick type & size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdevine Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Yea, that might help wouldn't it Candleman,,,,LOLThe finished candle measures 5 1/2 long x 3 1/5 wide. I'm using 4045H w/1 1/2 TBSP stearic/lb and 1 oz fo. Portia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Yea, that might help wouldn't it Candleman,,,,LOLThe finished candle measures 5 1/2 long x 3 1/5 wide. I'm using 4045H w/1 1/2 TBSP stearic/lb and 1 oz fo. PortiaOK, so that is roughly two 3" pillarsWith my 3" pillars I use a 60-44-18Z and they need to burn 4 hours each and they burn completly, consuming the shell as it burns, without a blowout.The wax you are using has a little higher melt point than the wax I use, but the 60Z should work. About the smoke, are you trimming the wick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I haven't tried these yet but want to.FOr me I think about 3 wicks but depends on mold size.What I wonder is how do you package these?Cello bags if wide enough on bottom.Tie with bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdevine Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Thanks Candleman, but I've tried (2) 60z and they carry a really tall flame even from the first lighting. It burns pretty good if I lite it, let it burn for maybe 10 mins, blow it out and trim the wick. I did test (2) RRD 47's and those so far have burned the best, but I think I'm gonna go up to a RRD50 and see what those do.As far as packaging, I considered putting them in a cello bag with a tie and label, but I think what I'm gonna do is to put them in the loaf pans and use the clear dome type lids and put a tie and label around it. I will post a pic of the finished product once I EVER get finished testing these wicks. Portia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I have the grubby loaf mold and I believe it's about the same size as yours. I have used 3 Eco 1's with good success on them. The wax I use has a little lower mp than yours I think. I was thinking of trying just the plain loaf types in the pans but I'd rather have them to where I can turn them upside down and look like a real loaf. I haven't quite figured out how to do this and wick them without having to drill holes afterward. I'm not a drilling person lol I have some throw away tins I think I might make one up and leave it in the tin and see how I like it.Sorry to get off topic here but I really would love to see these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 PDevine: I use those molds too, but I use the 4045, not the "H" and I can use either an RRD-50 or an HTP-105 in those. I've tried LX-28's in those but they didn't quite cut it...they left a bit more of the shell then I would like, but didn't have any LX-30's left to try those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdevine Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Fern: So far it's a toss up between the RRD-47 and RRD-50. Thanks all,,,,Portia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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