candlelady Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I have been test burning 6 palm wax pillars today.They are all 3" pillars. I used the following wicks:LX20RRD 50RRD 5545 ply cotton braid36 ply cotton braid1/10 square braidAfter several 1.5 hr. burns. Here are the results (sorry no pics ~ left camera at work!)LX20 good burn to begin with then got smaller and smaller. 1" melt pool. No Good!RRD 50 - Good melt pool but wick started mushrooming after 1 hr. and wick started to lean to one side causing uneven melt pool. No good.RRD 55 - OMG! Perfect! 3/8" shell, consistent burn, consistent melt pool, good size flame, never over done! This is not a wax that you can hug so a small shell to me seems perfect!45 play flat braid (used on the 3"x9" pillars) same as RRD55, perfect in all aspects.36 ply - good burn, but larger shell.1/10 square braid - Small melt pool, and flame eventually got smaller.So my recommendations are RRD55 for 3" - 6" pillars and 45 ply flat braid (spooled wicking) for 9" and up pillars.Oh and by the way, my pillars scented in leather and wranger butt (my own mix) are beautiful!I have ordered the CSN 12 and 14 wicks and will test with those, but RRD 55 and the flat braid are readily available at most candle suppliers.I'll bring camera home tomorrow and show you pics!Happy Plam Pouring!Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Only 1 1/2 hour burns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 You got it! 3 burns because I don't have the time to do 3-4 hr. burns, unless I leave them unattended! And that's a no-no.Right?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I just wonder how reliable a wick recommendation that is when you only tested them for one day and weren't able to burn them for the standard amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I agree with Top. I think that you'll find that when you test burn for a minimum of 3 hrs. that those larger wicks will give you a blow out.Also keep in mind when testing that some customers will light it and let it burn much longer than the recommended 3 hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Best to do 3-4 hour burns then power burn as well, maybe for 5-6 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 Brought the candles with me to work. Am doing 2 - 3 hr. burns today, or what would you all suggest?Thanks,:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 For SheilaW:You were right, the RRD55 and 45 ply are too big. Shell is way to thin....OK, on to more testing with RRD50. Waiting on my CSN 12 and 14's to come in.LX20 way too small as is 1/10 sq. braid, and 36 ply flat braid.Just trying a little of this and that.*faint* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Carrie - think you should have ordered the 11's. I just updated my burn thread and for a power burner - like me - 12 is to big. I am going with 11's and explain to burn for at least 3 hr or it will tunnel. Better safe than sorry :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 Yes, I just read your post. Whew! OK, gettin the 11's on order today. Thanks so much you all!Boy, this container candle person has alot to learn about pillars!:embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 For SheilaW:You were right, the RRD55 and 45 ply are too big. Shell is way to thin....OK, on to more testing with RRD50. Waiting on my CSN 12 and 14's to come in.LX20 way too small as is 1/10 sq. braid, and 36 ply flat braid.Just trying a little of this and that.*faint*I use 36 ply. The firts 3 hours burn it mays seem underwicked.. but when I let them burn for more they start to melt the shell. there is a pic in the galleri by ladyjs and she used a 36 ply, her oillar is acting like mine.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I found that the 30 ply works for most fo's ( twisted of course:wink2: ) Does not blow out and as the pillar burns down it will consume most of the wax so there isn't a huge shell left behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 guess not all palm waxes are equal.. for me a 30 ply it's too small:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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