Anna Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 a thread telling what Fo we find hard to wick or have to wick up.I didn't know if this was allowed.We could tell what wax and wicks we use.I know we have to test for ourselves(sp?),but sometime a starting place helps. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Ditto Anna,I heard that Sandlewood was hard to wick & couldn't get much info so here's what I did:Wax: 1343A3 tablespoons Stearic pp1 oz FO ppcolor light brown made a small 2x3 candle to test the FO since I hadn't used it before. Started with a LX16 - too big, wicked down to LX14, still too big, wicked down to LX12 --- perfect burn. Burned this baby for 5 straight hrs and it was just barely starting to bulge. (I'm new to using the LX wicks & didn't have a clue where to start)I have a hard time wicking 2" candles but this time it is a winner.:highfive:Also poured a 3x6 w/same mixture - haven't lit it yet - will report back when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Thanks Pam,I still a newbie and only tested a few fo's.Have found these hard to wick,using J50.Had to wick up. Apple Jack and Peel Raisin Rum Black Raspberry Vanilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Anna, were all these dark colored candles? I've heard that darker colors can clog the wicks and I have to say that I have had trouble with the darker ones I've made. They burn good about half way, then start stalling out. I read at one supplier's website(can't remember who) that you should strain dark colored wax thru coffee filters to remove undissolved pigment....just something else for the 'to test' list I think we can safely add Patchouli & Dragon's Blood to the 'hard to wick' list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I didn't have any trouble wicking the Apple Jack & Peel from Peak (used the same wick I usually use in the jar I put it in) but I couldn't get a good throw from it, just a fuel smell.So far (*knocking on wood*) I haven't used an FO yet that has been hard to wick, thank goodness. I heard that vanillas and the heavier/spicier scents are usually harder to wick, or have to be "wicked up". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Sorry I have been gone,Have to work to support this hobby.Yes they are all dark colors,that is just what my jars are doing burn good the first half and then a very small flame. Michi I got my Applejack and peel from starville candle supply,and it is wonderful. I use 1 1/2 oz fo pp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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