Denise06 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 would you use in an 8oz. jj with 100% soy? Medium or large? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 There are a couple dozen sizes of cotton cored wicks. Which one is "medium"? I'd probably start with a 51-32-18c, and wick up or down depending on how that went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise06 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 the place I got my wicks said small,medium, and large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 If you got them from Candle Source, it's the medium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise06 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 yes, thats where i got them, so, the medium one to try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 It's been a couple of years, but that's where I got my first soy "kit." I got a case of 8 oz jj, 10 lbs soy, fo's, and a bag of wicks labeled "medium." Knowing nothing, Loren (I think that's his name) was so nice and helpful. He emailed me over a weekend guiding me through it. Even told me to call him, which I did. I didn't know about all the varieties of wicks at that time. I just used the mediums he sent with the jj's. I made up the case with 2 or 3 different fo's. All burned perfectly.I was so grateful for the help I got from Candle Source. My only wish was that they had told me exactly what kind of wicks those were. When I later wanted to try different containers, etc., I was had no idea that those wicks wouldn't work with them all! Not their fault, I know, but I was totally green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Wow...medium wicks, adding FO by the drop...I am learning all sorts of new things about candlemaking this week! No offense to you new candlemakers - I just can't believe there are serious supplies and instructions out there like that. That's really...something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Over the last few years, I've found LOTS of sellers like that. Especially on ebay, but also on websites. When I was first learning gels, I bought "kits." None of the wicks were labeled as to type. All of the candles I made with the kits turned out fine and burned nicely. However, when I wanted to experiment and explore, it was a real hassle trying to figure out what I needed in regards to wicking.The kits are great for someone who just wants to make a few candles for personal use and gifts. You do learn some of the basics of melting, etc. But, if you want to continue, you are back at square one and sometimes don't even realize it. Some of the kits can give you a false sense of knowledge and security. Not everyone can or will do the research to even find out that you know next to nothing. There are many of us who have spent thousands of $$ on supplies that we realize later needs to go straight in the garbage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Wow...medium wicks, adding FO by the drop...I am learning all sorts of new things about candlemaking this week! No offense to you new candlemakers - I just can't believe there are serious supplies and instructions out there like that. That's really...something.Yeah I too am a little baffled by some of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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