bdank Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Hi everyone,I'm currently test burning an unscented votive that I made in a standard metal votive mold using 75% CBL-141 and 25% J223. I wicked it with a 34-40-20 zinc core wick. It's been burning for an hour and a half and it is just now starting to get a full melt pool but nothing is spilling over the sides. It seems to be burning more like a pillar. I eventually want to add FO to my votives, so I was wondering, how soon does a good votive liquefy? Thanks,Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Votives should burn for about 15 hours...but some burn longer. Let it run it's course. If it never liquifies and continues to burn like a pillar, then use the next size wick and go from there. I don't use the zinc wicks so I can't suggest what size to use next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescandles Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 i worked with zinc wicks before i hate them im working with a hemp wick now but im thinking about cd wicks i heard a lot of good things about cd wicks im working with votives as well try cd 5s;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdank Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Thanks for the replies. I've just gotten back into candle making after two years of not doing it. I forgot so much, but do remember how much I love it! I've been experimenting with votives and tarts. I want to get those perfected before I move on to containers. My test votive has been burning since 9:35AM, about 7 hours so far. It finally did liquefy after about three hours of burning. Does this sound about right? I made some more votives today with FO and will test those for throw after they cure for a few days. I do realise that I might need to change the wick according to the FO. I plan on buying many types of wicks to test. I want to add that I poured Peaks cranberry citrus about 20 minutes ago. It was a free sample that they sent me, and oh boy is it strong. I can't wait to see how the hot and cold throws are on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Mine spill between 45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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