chrisasst Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 what causes a wick flicker and smoke..I am burning a votive in a bathroom that does not really have any air movement...and I moved the candle else where and it does the same...what would cause this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 It could be any number of things but right off the top of my head I would guess the wick needs to be trimmed or the votive is overwicked. Its hard to tell not knowing what wax, wick, FO, etc. was used to make the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 oops sorry....wax= 4794wick=rrd 34testing lavender at 6%wicked trimmed at 1/4"I used to use the wax / wick combo when I first started out and it was perfect match ( I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 It is WAY too big a wick. The RRD 34 will easily burn a 3" pillar. Try an lx12 OR cd6. PLS READ THIS LINK OVER & OVER AGAIN. http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55206&highlight=votive Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 I have been using cd6 but currently am out...Is there a wick that is basically the same as a cd6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 lx12 Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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