CntryBreez Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I have lots of problems keeping the wick tabs to stay attached to the bottom of the container when I add the hot wax. I have used the sticky foam, stickums, glue dots and still they come off of the bottom of the container. Then they are not straight and bow this way or that way. Is it possible after the candle has cooled to insert a wick without the tab and have it burn all the way to the bottom? My wax is soft so I don't think it would be a problem getting it in I just wonder about what would happen when the candle burned down. Would the wick fall over ????? Thanks in advance for your help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Yes, Your wick will fall over.I love the wick stickers from The candlemakers store. http://www.thecandlemakersstore.com/product/WS100They hold super tight.you can also use a hot glue gun. That works great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 High temp hot glue works fine for me. If you need something stronger, many use silicone. The wick will tend to curve and bend as the wax cools. It helps to keep it pulled snug. I use 2 different things, depending on the container. One is two bamboo skewers rubberbanded together. You can get the packs of 100 at Walmart for about $2. The work great for stirring and poking relief holes (pillars) as well. The other is popsicle sticks with a hole drilled in the middle. Poke the wick through the hole and clip a clothespin on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Not sure why you are having so much trouble with the Wick Stick ums. You can always go to the GE Silicone II. Problem solved for sure. Just be sure to let it dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJo Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Are you reusing the jars? I found that if I reuse the jar to test, I sometimes have a hard time with the tabs sticking due to a light wax film on the bottom of the jar...just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I use the wick stick 'em from BCN. Maybe I have a wick come up in 1 out of 200 candles- but that is usually in an occasional tin... I don't wash tins (so maybe alittle dust?)CLEAN jars are key, we run them all through the dishwasher. Make sure you are pressing that sucker in firmly!HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I use BCN wick stickers also & very seldom have one come loose. Don't do anything with tin. For glass, we don't wash, but wipe the bottom of jar with GooGone. Works great! Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3lilrugrats Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I had a problem with wick stick ums and glue dots also and switched to using a hot glue gun and have never had a problem since. To keep the wick straight I use a popsicle stick with a hole in the middle and I string the wick through and secure it with tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I had a problem with wick stick ums and glue dots also and switched to using a hot glue gun and have never had a problem since. To keep the wick straight I use a popsicle stick with a hole in the middle and I string the wick through and secure it with tape.I attach a a clothes pin instead of tape and it works wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julwid Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 My vote glue gun. I never have a problem with using the glue gun. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airforcewife Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I alike the high temp glue gun also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpowell Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I've been using a glue gun as well. The problem I've been having is with heating the containers (glue comes loose???). I've tried wicking and then heating as well as heating and then wicking - still some of them come loose this way.I was considering using something I found at hobby lobby (small double sided stick mounting squares) that come on a roll of 500 for $3. Not sure if that would work better or not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I've been using a glue gun as well. The problem I've been having is with heating the containers (glue comes loose???). I've tried wicking and then heating as well as heating and then wicking - still some of them come loose this way.I was considering using something I found at hobby lobby (small double sided stick mounting squares) that come on a roll of 500 for $3. Not sure if that would work better or not though.Good Price. Lets us know how they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I use the sticky gray molder sealer. I put a very thin layer on the bottom of the tab and press very firmly. I have not had any problems with the wick coming loose. I heat my jars at about 175-200 for about 5-10 minutes and pour wax at 165-170. Anyone else ever try this? Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Have you tried warming the jars first? When the jars are cold, I sometimes have trouble getting it to stick, and discovered that by warming up the jar, it takes care of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyberry Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 i use a high temp glue gun unless i am wicking tims then i use silicone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I've been using a glue gun as well. The problem I've been having is with heating the containers (glue comes loose???). I've tried wicking and then heating as well as heating and then wicking - still some of them come loose this way.I was considering using something I found at hobby lobby (small double sided stick mounting squares) that come on a roll of 500 for $3. Not sure if that would work better or not though.Not sure if those would stand up to the heat. I use them for scrapbooking. I use some wickstickums I bought a long time ago from cierracandles, never have had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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