IndyGirl Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I have always used 16 oz jelly jars with normaly 51z wicking.........I bought some tins (16,8 & 6) to play with. How different will the wicking be on these? I just poured all 3 sizes with the 16/62Z, 8/60Z and 6/51Z. I'll burn 'em later tonight but just curious as to what anyone else has found with using these containers. Also, as far as heat..............how much hotter than a glass jar do they get? Much more? As for sales.........which do your customers seem to prefer? Glass or tin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I can't answer most of your questions, but on the 8 versus 16, I would *think* that's too high. I use a combo of the top 2 (62 and 60) depending on the scent for the 16's, so I would surely think it's too much for an 8.My tins are warm to the touch, but not hot, when they are lit with a full melt pool.I know it's not really an exact answer that you were looking for, but HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thanks Mary for your input! I guess when I burn them tonight I'll figure it out! I love to play with new ideas and this is today's new idea! Hope you are feeling better.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 So far in testing the tins with these wicks the 6 oz with the 51Z is doing beautifully full melt pool and tin is not overly hot to touch. The 8 oz tin with a 60Z is just about at full melt pool and again not overly hot to touch. The 16 oz however is still not to full melt pool with a 62Z so probably going to have to use double 51Z on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sndfrddy Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Just wanted to give you a heads up I use J223 so I don't know if everyone finds this but some scents, especially anything with vanilla in it or cinnamon in it, I get rusting around the inside rim after a while. Just thought you might want to know before you pour alot. Had to trash alot. But I also make my candles up ahead of time and for some the rust took about 4 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 I'll watch for that! what I poured today was some leftover cinnamon/vanilla from a fundraiser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJae Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I do an 8oz and a 2oz tin...I do in the 8oz 2 -444*24*18Zand in the 2oz I do one 42*24*18Zand they burn great.I don't remember if I read what wax you use but I use a paraffin in mine.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Sorry forgot about the wax type! IGI 4627! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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