Jeana Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I was wondering if anyone makes 2" feathering wax palm pillars. I am struggling to get the wicks right. Some have a weak flame, others overflow after about 1 1/2 hours. I have one that starts out weak but after it burns for a while it gets better. This one doesn't overflow, but I don't like how wimpy it starts out. I have found Lx 16 is too small, Lx 18 is too big. RRD 40 is too big and RRD 34 is too small. I did find an RRD 37 I am going to try. I was just wondering if anyone has figure out the secret to wicking 2" pillars. I started out using soy wax but found the palm was harder and burned slower. I have visited candle stores that have informed me their 2" pillars can only burn for a short time. This has me wondering if it is even possible to have a longer burning one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Several of us here have done extensive testing on wicking those nasty little 2" pillars without success. I finally gave up on it due to extreme frustration because like you said, either the flame was too wimpy or you get a blowout. I think EB Candles (Carmen) did find a wick for them but I can't remember which one it was and it didn't work for me. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmarcha Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I agree with SheilaW! Using the natural pillars waxes, palm waxes, etc. for a 2" pillar will drive anyone insane. I tried testing the 2" for awhile, but finally gave up. If you definately want to make a 2" pillar, I would find a good paraffin wax, or try some 100% white beeswax for a natural 2" pillar. FYI, the beeswax can get kind of pricey. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I agree about the wicking. Hawaiiansun I has made several of these and has done some testing. You might PM her and see if she can help, if she doesn't read this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 I didn't think to try Beeswax. I may give this a shot. As for the pariffin, the candle store I went into to ask what they do uses parrafin. I bought one just to see how theirs burns but I think the palm wax is the best so far. I have gotten them to burn up to 3 hours without overflowing. I guess I am just confused on how other people would be buring them. Most candles in general tell people not to burn longer than 3 or 4 hours, right? So when I am testing them what should be the amount of time to test them to say if they work or not? Anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I never was able to wick the 2" successfully.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 What would you say would be successful when burning a 2"? How long is the burn time of tapers? I ask that because someone told me that the 2" pillar is similar to a taper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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