SonShine Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Maybe someone can help me on this one....I'm testing 4oz tumblers. I've have tested four so far, both with poor melt pools and poor scent throw. I'm using GB444 wax in one set, 6006 in the other. I'm assuming the wicks were too small. Anyway, do I just put these tumblers in the electric oven, melt 'em down and scrap the wax and start over? Or do I try to scrape out the hardened wax, or melt it down and re-wick and start over. I'm stumped on the correct way to re-try the wicking without ruining the wax/scent by over heating it.Suggestions anyone?Thanks so much for helping this noob figure this addicting stuff out. Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I put mine in a pot of simmering water till the wax gets mushy, then dump into my pour pot, fish out the wick, then melt down fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 When I was messing around with containers I put mine on the electric candle warmers & let it melt down, pulled the wick out, re-wicked & tried again. You guys have me wanting to try containers again..i have acouple 11oz tureens here. You know what i'm going to be doing this weekend. I only have IGI 4630 here & i want to start using Ecosoya...Oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 You might just try to get a good grip with a pair of pliers and yank. Often the wick will pull out without too much trouble. Then you can pop in a new one and smooth out the top with a heat gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonShine Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Wow...all great suggestions! I have been thinkin' and thinkin' on this one and hadn't come up with a thing! Thanks so much!Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.