chris77 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 So I know that the perfect melt pool is 1/2" or a little less (from what I've read)...now my candles average around 1/4"....anything that gets me even close to 1/2" makes for a too hot container....I have had some candles not throw as well and I'm guessing it's having a shallow melt pool and I burn off the FO too fast...I have yet to find a suitable wick to get closer to that 1/2" without burning my fingers on the glass.....not sure what I'm asking...just posting my frustrating results....C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 What size jar do you use, what wick are you using, and do you double or single wick? I had trouble with double wicking 3 1/2 inch jars with LXs and HTPs. Either too deep a MP or drowning wicks. I finally have gotten good results with zinc cores wicks using 2 x 44-20-18 or 2 x 44-24-18. If I have a FO that throws really well, I can single wick with Premier 700s 795 or 798. BTW I use 415/402 blend.geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris77 Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 hey geek...I'm in the process of switching jars...but jelly jars, votive cups, they all have gotten too hot with a variety of wicks that I've tested....always end up with a hot jar even when there is plenty of hang up. I'm switching to tumblers and 1 other style of jar...I'm torn on what I'm choosing though...can't make up my mind to save my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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