ChristianCandleMaker Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I have been looking at pillar molds (3x3 and 3x6), both seamless aluminum and ones in which you have to use a screw and mold sealer. I have seen how you would put the wick in a mold where you use the screw and mold sealer, but which kind of wick would you use in a seamless mold, seeing that you don't need to use a screw or sealer? Could I use a primed zinc core (6 in.) wick? Any suggestions would be surey welcome.Once again, God bless and thank you to all who reply!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchips Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi, and welcome.I'd say that you can use pretty much any type of wick. It depends more on what type of wax you are using, fragrance load, colour etc. Everyone will probably tell you to test, test, and ummm, test. Find a type of wick that works for you.Personally, I started out with unprimed zinc core, then tried a plain flat braid, then moved onto primed LX, CD, HTP etc. I now prefer to use a wick pin and insert the wick afterward. I just found it quicker with less fussing around, and definitely less leaks!Boyd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Gotta find what wick you like in your application, flats, squares, LXs, some use zincs. Maybe I'm a little out of it, but sounds like you want to wick it before pouring? If so, get wick pins. Life is easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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