junebug Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Sheesh! I read somewhere a CD 10 but I search and read alot, Have I done my homework?:undecided I still have yet to try the FH 50/50 Blend and I want to make an 8 oz mason for Hubby, who decided on the Snowey Pine FO from FH!I am ready to melt the wax, just so tired of trying to search and not finding the right thread! GAH!!TIA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I made 12 8oz square mason jars last night. I did 6 different scents. Each scent was wicked with a CD14 and CD16 as that was what I found researching on here. I'm using CBA. I searched by mason jars, mason wick, and something else, don't remember. It took a little while, but that's what I came up with. I don't know if your jars are square or what size, so the wick you have may work. Hope that helps, sorry if it doesn't! Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 Thanks!!! I have 8 oz square mason jars just doing 1 test candle, maybe a CD 12 would be best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 You could always try it. If not and you want to test a CD14 or CD16, let me know I could mail you a few to try. Good luck!Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 Thanks!! maybe I should try a CD 14? I have a sampler pack so I am able to try cd14 right now!!!...I will try that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Junebug, try a 10, but don't secure it, if you dont get the corners of the mason with the 10, after a decent burn, pull it out and try a 12.I am not sure what the width of the opening of the 8oz masons are...IMO, a CD 14 in this wax ans jar may be too big... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Sharon, I thought it would be too, but that's what I come up with researching. Anyway, I'm starting with CD14 and CD16 and if they're too big, I'll go down. I just didn't really know where to start! If it wasn't for this board, I would probably be testing every wick out there! lolStephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 Well I tried a CD 14 I can alway yank it and wick down...Thanks!This FO is amazing BTW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 That's cool! I hope it burns well for you and you find a good wick for it. My dad wanted a pine scent, but a certain one and I never did find it. At least you can pop that wick out to test another. I just poured a jar for each wick, but if they don't work, I'll melt my wax and pour it in a clamshell and use it myself! lol Let us know how it goes.Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 I ended up repouring it with a CD 10. The temp was still around 130 so I just reheated it on the stovetop to 150, my testing pouring temp... to avoid cracks...This is the FH 50/50 blend and FH Snowey PineI only made 1 6 oz of wax for an 8 oz tester and added 1/8 FO...Weighed it all, but rewicking took a toll on my measurements, so now I am under the "lip of the mason jar...But I think I may like this 50/50 blend better than EZ Soy...I like pouring at a warmer temp, and I think the throw will be better IMO!Thanks for all the help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 lol I use CBA. I wasn't sure what the difference in wick would be comparing your wax and mine. I bet it smells really good! I hope it doesn't take ya too long to wick it! Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 No worries! Just a hobby, but I have not made a candle in like, 2 weeks, so I will takes notes and wait and see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 lol It's so addicting. I made 12 of the mason jars last night and 18 votives. My last batch of votives were awful, not that the first 12 were great! lol It's fun, though!Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 For an 8oz sq. mason jar, using Snowy Pine, I use a CD10. It burns like a charm. A CD10 is my normal size wick, if I have to wick up, it's usually only to a CD12. So far, in that size jar, they are the only 2 sizes I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 candlebuddy, what wax do you use? I'm testing CBA. I tested it in some 5oz apothecary jars with an HTP52 but did not work well, plus I don't think I want to use those jars anyway. I did let one cure for 5 days and got a scent throw on the first burn and then nada! Figures! lolStephanieAlso, I was surprised when I found the thread on what sizes of wicks to use in the square masons that someone posted using a CD18. Anyway, I'm gonna test them next week and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 StephD, I use Farmhouse 50/50. For pure soy, the wick size would be larger compared to a 50/50 blend. When I was using 100% soy, I wicked up to maybe a CD14 or maybe even a CD16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Cool! That's what I got! My problem is, I'm impatient and I want to burn it NOW! lol Unfortunately, I can't play around with those tonight as I already have all my jars filled and have to wait for them to cure, so I'm gonna do some votives since I have no work on my job! lol I told my boyfriend we're gonna have to build a house with a full basement and I get the whole basement as I am running out of room in my house for my candle supplies! lol It would help if I didn't have a full room of craft stuff, but hey, I can't help it. Thanks for answering back. I'll have to post next week on how they burn!Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 Well I found the thread I wanted here: http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38308&highlight=farmhouse+order+questionAnd yes I did my home work I was correct and Candle Buddy confirms it: Originally Posted By Candlebuddy: I use CD's with it. In an 8oz square mason jar, I usually use CD10's and 12's depending on the fo. With the Snowy Pine, I use a CD10. Just never thought I was so studious to bookmark a page but I did!!!I was going nuts because I knew I had searched and read about 8 oz square masons with FH Blend and Snowey pine and cd 10's!!!Thanks Candle Buddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Cool! I had to search. I would have had no idea where to start! lol I hope they turn out well for ya!Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escentiallysoy Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Where do you get the 50/50 blend? I am still fairly "new" to this forum, and don't know what all the abbreviations stand for. I love ez soy, but hate that I have to pour at such a low temp.Edited to add this:OOPs, I just read up a little higher and saw the other link to that post, and now I know what FH stands for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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