C3 wax with 4" diameter container

[Toni S.]

I use Cargill's C3 container wax and LX Series wicks. My question is:

I'm going to start pouring some candles in the 4" diameter (12oz) Apothecary Jars and thought maybe someone might have a good starting point as to what size LX's I should use? Time is of the essence and I have two fragrances that I have to master. One is "Pink Sugar" and the other is "Olive Blossom" - both from BCN.

I would soooooooooo appreciate some advise because I've never wicked a container with a 4" diameter:o since I've been making candles.

Thank You

[Toni S.]

Anyone with ideas?

[ah-soy]

Depending on the scent you might try 2 LX 12, 14 or 16

[Toni S.]

Thanks for the input. I'll try the LX 14's first and see how those go. I was thinking 2 LX 10 or 12's but I'm sure the 10's would have been too small? Thanks again

[Violetsexoticcandles]

I use C3 and have wicked a 4", but never with LX. I use CD wicks. The only pain about them is the mushrooming. I use 2 CD12's in my 4 inchers.

Wish I could help more!

[soycool]

LX 26, although 4 " imo is hard. I think the lx may work as long as the color is light and it is not a heavy oil. I use 100 % ecosoya, and last year in the 8 ounce tureen I could get a awesome melt pool with the 26's. I cut my teeth on LX wicks so to speak, really like the eco 12's right now and think they are comparable.

HTH

Natalie

[Toni S.]

I've tried the CD's in the past and wasn't happy with the mushrooming and also the characteristic of the bending wicks so I went back to the LX. Did my first burn this afternoon with LX 16's and they did great so I'll see what happens with the rest of the testing.