katshe Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have read many threads on wicking and the best tip was to cut a card board circle of the bottom of the jar and mark the center, I then put my wick on the center mark and draw around itThen i needed a way to make sure I was positioning the cardboard circle evenly every time under the jarhere is my tipI made a mold of the bottom of the jar with tin foil, just wrappped it around the bottom of the jar to form a sort of cup -then insert the card board circle with the wick center circle drawn on itAll i do is set each jar inside this tinfoil mold and then using a straw to hold my wick, place it on top of my drawing that I can see through the jar bottom.Hope this is helpful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 That is a pretty good tip. But I love my ezwicker much easier. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Do ezwickers work with hot glue and double wicking? I always thought they wouldn't from what I could tell. I use a template also for wicking, have for a long time and I like the idea of using the tin foil to set it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoyCandleQueen Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 BCN has the double wicker ezwicker. I don't see why the glue gun wouldn't work. I have a glue gun but the wick stickums would be quicker for me. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat88 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have read many threads on wicking and the best tip was to cut a card board circle of the bottom of the jar and mark the center, I then put my wick on the center mark and draw around itThen i needed a way to make sure I was positioning the cardboard circle evenly every time under the jarhere is my tipI made a mold of the bottom of the jar with tin foil, just wrappped it around the bottom of the jar to form a sort of cup -then insert the card board circle with the wick center circle drawn on itAll i do is set each jar inside this tinfoil mold and then using a straw to hold my wick, place it on top of my drawing that I can see through the jar bottom.Hope this is helpful !What a great idea, so simple & handy!Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I also made paper 'guides' for all the containers I use & laminated them, but I really like the tin foil tip! I keep saying I'm going to get an EZ wicker, just keep finding other things to buy.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I don't like the EZ Wicker with hot glue--maybe it's because I use a glue pot instead of a gun, but it seems kind of messy. I've used the EZ Wicker with wick stickums but prefer to use the hot wax--it sticks better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I use a template also, but since I have been doing construction around here I have a lot of styrofoam insulation. I took one piece, traced my jars on it and cut out the circles, then placed a paper template behind it with my wick drawing centered on it, then backed that up with another piece of foam. The entire thing is only 1 inch deep.So when I am ready to wick, I just put the jars in the "slots" and wick away!! I use the "tube" of a bic pen to press my wicks down. It is nice and sturdy and easy to store in my wicking drawer.Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Candelishis Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I use a template also, but since I have been doing construction around here I have a lot of styrofoam insulation. I took one piece, traced my jars on it and cut out the circles, then placed a paper template behind it with my wick drawing centered on it, then backed that up with another piece of foam. The entire thing is only 1 inch deep.So when I am ready to wick, I just put the jars in the "slots" and wick away!! I use the "tube" of a bic pen to press my wicks down. It is nice and sturdy and easy to store in my wicking drawer.DanielleAlso a good idea Danielle! I'm gonna try it.I too love the bic pens. However, I somehow lose mine all the time. So I bought a bag of plastic straws from the dollar store, I think there was 100 in the bag, for a buck. They work just as well, and if I lose one or inadvertently throw one away, no biggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I have a tile counter...I just center my jar where the four tiles come together and they center great that way...I use stickums too..and love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 FF, that is a GREAT idea!! I abandoned (for the most part) my "laminated bullseye template" when I discovered that the cardboard containers in which my containers are shipped have impressions from the jars in them. I found the center of one in a corner of the box and traced my wick tab around it and have been RIPPIN' through wicking since then! Having even two sides to "hold" the container is a GREAT improvement over having to eyeball and "free-align."NOW I am headed out the door to find some styrofoam! THANKS for the great tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntie S Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Another good way to make a mold of the jar bottom is to use some kind of material like children's molding clay. You can get it and any dollar store. Then put your template in the mold. Then if you don't need it anymore, you ball it up an make another size.I use the popsicle stick with a hole drilled in it to centre my wick at the top. An to keep the stick from moving off centre, I put a little dab of molding material on each sides of the rim, press down, use a clothes pin to keep the wick taut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmfritz Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I cound an old rotary cutting mat with the grid on it and just center the jar on that to wick the jars. I also use the ez wicker and stickums but it doesn't fit all of my jars. Good tip though with the foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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