Daria Blue Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Has anyone had any luck using hemp wicks in either Ecosoya PB or Feather Palm wax? Those are the two types of waxes that I primarily use and have been interested in giving hemp wicks a try. However before I go out and purchase some, I was hoping to get some advice as to if anyone has had any luck or if you have any suggestions?The size of candles I make have a 3 inch diameter from 3 to 6 inches in height.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.S. Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Has anyone had any luck using hemp wicks in either Ecosoya PB or Feather Palm wax? Those are the two types of waxes that I primarily use and have been interested in giving hemp wicks a try. However before I go out and purchase some, I was hoping to get some advice as to if anyone has had any luck or if you have any suggestions?The size of candles I make have a 3 inch diameter from 3 to 6 inches in height.Thanks.I tried the biggest hemp wick I could find in a container palm and it was not even close to big enough. (3 in wide container). Don't even think double wicking would have been enough. Seemed to tunnel a bit for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 We tried help wicks in soy candles several years ago. The 'shrooming was material for Ripley's Believe It Or Not. So we don't use them any more. We did not try them in palm wax because they performed so badly in the soy wax. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I use hemp wicks in my unscented votives using ecosoya pb and they work fine, but I bought a roll of wicking and can't remember where. The info might be on the roll, but that's at my shop, and I'm at home right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Nursenancy, I hope you can find out where you got that hemp wick - if it doesn't 'shroom in larger, scented candles, I would love to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I like hemps in pillars because they don't curl. I mix ecosoya pb with strahl & pitsch pillar wax. Hemp 1400 is working fine. They don't shroom in the pillars like they do in containers. Maybe because the fo load is much smaller. http://www.naturesgardencandles.com/candlemaking-soap-supplies/item/wk-dThese guys carry a few sizes, but they are very limited. These are tabbed.http://www.candlewic.com/store/Product.aspx?q=cWick+Spools,p607Candle wick sells hemp by the spools.Forgot to add that I didn't like them in my palm wax, they fizzled. And I don't like them in my votives, I feel I get prettier flames with LXs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 DariaSorry just saw your reply. was working for a few days. next time I go to my shop, i'll take a look. If you give me your address, I'll send you some It's unprimed wicking. For my scented votives I use lx 20's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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