Heather Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Hi, I hope this isn't a dumb question!:embarasse I was testing today for the first time with a wick I have never used before. It is an Aztec Premier Wick 2.5. for vegetable wax. I am testing in a 5oz ginger jar. Well, I noticed that the top of the wick has a slight curl to the left when burning. So, the wax on the left is burning all the way to the edge of the jar, but the right side has a slight hang up. Is this caused from the curl in the wick? Thanks for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yup. Assuming the wick is otherwise centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nay2120 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Hi Heather!! You read my mind!!!I was doing great with testing wicks, wax, FO's etc... Thought I was on the right track, but now there were 2 of my candles that did the curl thing. They burn clean to the edge if its straight. I figure I just need to trim the wick, and start over, but seems like maybe I am doing something wrong. Cant seem to figure the difference. One is the 4oz JJ, C-3, HTP 93,and one is the 8oz wide mouth JJ C-3, HTP 104. Different scents in each of these jars, same wax, same size wicks that I have always used. Cant figure it out.Thought maybe I should wick up, and the HTP 104 in the 4oz JJ is way too much. It smokes, and no matter how much I trim it, I get like a 2 inch flame1 Yikes!!! Havent tried the HTP 105 for the 8oz Wide mouth. Everyone is so right!! Always learning more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 HTP is a flat braid wick that's designed to curl a bit.Here's some good wick info for you...http://www.wicksunlimited.com/candle_wicks.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nay2120 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Thanks so much!! Great info!!:smiley2: I should be in the right direction according to that info. Thanks again!!Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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