dleonard Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hello:5 point star lavender beeswax candle, 31/2 x 4/12 high, wick 7/5 square braid. I started to test this candle, and after a while it leaked on the side, and only burned 18 hrs. Is the wick too big?? What could be the problem.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickie1st Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hello:I started to test this candle, and after a while it leaked on the side, and only burned 18 hrs. thanksI don't know about beeswax but aren't ya supposed to burn an hour for each inch around?? Unless you were power burn testing ? Hopefully someone that makes beeswax candles will chim in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleonard Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 I burn 2-3 hours at one time...............this candle only gave me 18 hrs.I need advise, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 wick 7/5 square braidWhat does this mean? (I'm guessing you meant 3.5" width x 4.5" height on the size?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleonard Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 7/5 square braid wick, that is what they said on the package?? Do you think the wick is too big?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've never heard of a 7/5 square braid.......there is a #5 and a 5/0. It could possibly be a #5, which is a big wick that I use on my round 3" beeswax pillars. I'm not familiar with your star mold, but you definately need to wick down if it's blowing out. I personally think there would be a lot of unburned beeswax in the points of the star when you get it wicked properly and to me that's a waste..........that's why I only use the round molds, as it will be totally consumed during the burn. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleonard Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 thank you Chris, it makes sense to me that a round mold would be the best for beeswax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Or - you could try something "less pronounced" like a fluted mold - not a star mold. (We are simply putting aside how hard it can be to get BW out of a tin mold at this point).If it were me, and I were testing, I would pour two 3 or 3.5" high pillars and wick with a #4 and #5 square and see how they do. (I usually use a #4 in 3" diameters - but I use cosmetic grade, don't usually dye, and never put in FO). After the first burn (on subsequent burns) if you get sooting, make sure to trim so your wick is no more than 1/4".Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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