becky0404 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 What are some general "heavy" scents that may need to be wicked up on? I know that a spiced cranberry-type scent requires wicking up, but what are some others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I had to wick up with Wendy's Vanilla Bean Noel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Jeeze that is a tough question - it depends upon the wick used, the individual scent (from one supplier, maybe wick up, the same scent from another doesn't need it...), the wax and dyes being used, the container or mold, etc. You simply have to experiment to find what is working for you with YOUR materials and applications. Just too many variables to be able to reliably say which FOs need more wick without testing. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnygirl Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yeah, what Stella said, LOL! But, I will chime in and say, I have never had a Patchouli that I didnt have to wick WAY up on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Stella is absolutely right (again)...I had Orange-Vanilla from one co that I had to wick up 2 sizes and another co that I didn't have to wick up at all???? They both smelled great CT and HT...so I can't say one was inferior to the other. I do find that MOST Orange/Lemon/Grapefruit need one size up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Off the top of my head, my experience has been:Pretty much any vanillasLavenderPatchouliblueberry muffins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 strong cinnamons and spices, such as clovesome vanillas and vanilla spice blends, like cinnamon vanillapatchouli -- actually forget wicking up. Just break out a hank of boat rope. heavy "perfumey" types such as Drakkar and Angelblueberry muffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Just as a rule of thumb for me if it says vanilla - and I can smell the vanilla in a blend (Cinnilla, Cranberry vanilla) I'll start off with the larger wick...and wick down after the test burn. Hasn't happened often though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I wick up with Toasted Marshmallow from KY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 patchouli -- actually forget wicking up. Just break out a hank of boat rope. Dadgummit, I think I peed my panties on that one!:grin2:I have never had to wick up on vanillas... See? It's so ODD! If the ones we use had a better hot throw, they would run us outta the house!Now I HAVE had trouble with several patchoulis... never thought about wicking up...duh!:rolleyes2 They all burned perfectly, but the throw just wasn't much even after the candles had cured for a long, long time (in either palm or soy waxes)... I just kept testing from different suppliers until I found a couple that worked better. Now I have to go get some rope outta the boat and retry all those rejects...:laugh2::laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 strong cinnamons and spices, such as clovesome vanillas and vanilla spice blends, like cinnamon vanillapatchouli -- actually forget wicking up. Just break out a hank of boat rope. heavy "perfumey" types such as Drakkar and Angelblueberry muffinAhh yesss Drakkar. How could I forget Drakkar. That one is a bugger to wick.Warm Orange Gingerbread from Tennessee. This one has to be hands down the biggest PITA to wick. I finally gave up and just soaped the darn stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbledoya Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Apple Jack and Peel. I had to wick up 3 sizes in my 16 ounce container, 2 sizes in my 8 ounce container. And this was after reducing the percentage of the oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Apple Jack and Peel. I had to wick up 3 sizes in my 16 ounce container, 2 sizes in my 8 ounce container. And this was after reducing the percentage of the oil.Wow! That's wild. I actually have to wick DOWN on most of my apple scents, otherwise I get a FMP in like 1-1.5 hours for a 3-inch container! LOL Go figure. Just another good lesson for newbs reading this: everyone's dye/wax/wick/fo combos are gonna be different, and it's up to the chandler to test his own stuff. And I do have a couple vanillas that, surprisingly, do not need to be wicked up. On one I actually wick DOWN. But then again, soy's all over the place. LOL With my paraffin candles, I use a much smaller variety of wick sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I hear you Crafty1...had to wick down on Macintosh Apple...must be that Jack Daniels they put in the Apple Jack & Peel that makes it tougher to burn...that is what the Jack stands for isn't it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 To be honest with you, I don't have a clue what the "jack" stands for. :embarasse LOL! It might mean Jack Daniels, but I don't have much experience/knowledge with alcoholic beverages. I detest the taste of the stuff, so I've never been into that scene much. heh hehI'm just a dumb bunny in that department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I also have never had to wick up on Vanilla BUT did find out last week Juniper Breeze if I ever get used to it and like it. ALthough like hubby said Other might like it. I had one scent called Tropical Islands and I just couldnt smell it. Didn't have much scent and my goodness people were buying it. I kept sniffing it to see what people saw with it but just couldn't get it. Not with the other better fragrances I had. Just never know.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Applejack is a "hard" (contains alcohol) beverage made from apple juice. Here's a recipe:http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~goodwine/applejack.htmOR if you want a good, refreshing alcoholic beverage but can't stand beer, try Woodchuck Draft Cider. It doesn't taste like apple cider at all - just a hint of apple; is carbonated and very refreshing. The "Amber" is available here. Check in the beer imports area of your store. Beats having to make yer own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Just wanted to say that I would like some of Stella's Applejack...And I wick up on Vanilla, NG Victorian Rose & most citrus types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbledoya Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Back years ago one of my BILs used to drink 'apple jack'--it was apple juice and Jack Daniels;)The fo I use is Candlescience's--it's very spicy smelling--like cloves, apples, and oranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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