Sharon in KY Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thought I would go ahead and make three candles CDN 10, 12 & 14. GF 435 with 1.5 FO and red color in square mason. Started burning the CDN 10 first and it looks way too hot. Making another just in case I got the wick mixed up. I use a CD 14 now and I wouldn't think there would be that much of a difference. Going to test the one I made again with what the bag says is a CDN 10 and will report tomorrow. I like how much tighter the weave seems on this wick. The CD's I have now will fray a little when clipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Well the CDN 10 is just too large/hot for the square mason. Now I have to order another sample of maybe 8. I wonder if the wick got labeled wrong. And I wouldn't think a CDN 8 would be big enough. The size 10 has a 1" melt pool,(too big for me) large mushroom but burned clean, no soot on the jar even with a marathon 24 hr burn. I used GF435, liquid and red chips and 1.5 Christmas Splendor from NG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 If you don't mind my asking, where do you get your CDN wicks? I ordered a single sample pack from JBN and it cost me $9.00 for shipping*faint* . I see CC has some also but they don't have the smaller sizes(under cdn 12). I'm not sure but I think to get them from wick-it it's a 10,000 min (not positive though). A little too many for me. Just thought I'd see if you have a better place to get them from.ThanksRebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 If you don't mind my asking, where do you get your CDN wicks? I ordered a single sample pack from JBN and it cost me $9.00 for shipping*faint* . I see CC has some also but they don't have the smaller sizes(under cdn 12). I'm not sure but I think to get them from wick-it it's a 10,000 min (not positive though). A little too many for me. Just thought I'd see if you have a better place to get them from.ThanksRebeccaI got my samples from Wicks Unlimited. They sent the 3 sizes I wanted but now I wish I had asked for a few smaller ones. Also asked Wick it but haven't received them as of today. Going to call and talk to Wicks Unlimited to see if more can be sent. When I get them tested then I'll see who they sell to and order smaller amounts from them. Unless I can get a co-op going. Just called and they are sending smaller sizes. They said because of the make-up of the CDN that it would burn hotter. And they did not think the wrong wick got in the bag. Well see.... Also if anyone else wants to test these wicks and decides on the same size I use we can get a very good deal for 5000 each size. Let me know and give them a call for samples. I talked to the lady and can not remember her name but she said they would be glad to send out samples. 1-631-472-2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebrownbug Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Rebecca....wick-it sells their wicks by the 1.000. You can order samples from them and just pay the shipping.....or you can order 10,000 of em:) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I just called and they are going to send the 7,6,5 & 4 samples to me. Hopefully they are not too small. I am double wicking a 4 in jar. I tried to single wick this jar with a 22 (the biggest I had) and it didn't work. Got a huge mushroom on top of it. If these work and You end up using any of the same sizes I would definately be interested in going together to order some( would be nice if others got in too). I hope we need some of the same sizes!LOLThanksRebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Rebecca....wick-it sells their wicks by the 1.000. You can order samples from them and just pay the shipping.....or you can order 10,000 of em:) MikeOh cool. See ,I guess I was wrong! That is nice to know.That makes it do- able for me. I did request some samples from them but haven't heard if they are going to send them or not. Thanks for the infoRebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebrownbug Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I just called them also and they told me that it takes about a week to get them to you. How long ago did you order the samples? Their prices are really good by the 1000. Way less than most candle suppliers....somtimes half the price.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Wickit will send you samples of all sizes and they ask if you can pay the $4.60 shipping, but will send even if you don't. It did take between 2-3 weeks to actually receive my sample pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 If I were wicking a square mason, I would try a CDN 12 first. I use 14s in my 8 oz. widemouth canning jars, so it seems like a 12 oughta work, but that's with the wax formula I use also - might be different from yours.Shipping costs can be tough! It's hard to get under a certain amount... I always order other stuff to make it worthwhile!Guess that works out both ways, eh? I need samples of the smaller and larger sizes... I have a couple of molds that could use a larger wick than a 22 and MANY products that need less than an 8... I am dying to see how the 2s & 3s work in tealights.My only gripe about them is that they curl (self-trimming) and burn slightly off-center if one does not straighten them (by pushing on the base of the wick, away from the direction it is burning) or turn the candle. I figure if thats the ONLY thing bad I can say about 'em, that's a pretty small issue with an easy solution. I have found that they not only work great with NatureWax soy waxes, but also with palm wax. It will be interesting to see how others find they work for their soy wax formulas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 I was told that hardly any suppliers carry these wicks. We need to ask some of the big companies to get them in. Stella, I would call Wicks Unlimited and get some samples then see what works. They might have someone that buys them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSPjen Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Stupid question! lolAre the CDN wicks different than the CD wicks? I have been using the CD wicks from candles and supplies and those seem to be working out pretty good.I got a free sample of WI-_ _ _ wicks from wick it, (the blanks are for the various numbers) but I haven't tried them yet........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Are the CDN wicks different than the CD wicks?Yes. They are the same except CDNs (Stabilo KSTs) are treated with a patented process which makes them more resistant to the corrsive nature of acidic vegetable waxes. The descriptions of the wicks at suppliers, etc. state this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well I got some more sizes from Wicks Unlimited and tried the CDN 10 again. It still is burning with a deep melt pool 3/4 to 1". Going to try 8 tomorrow. This wick is about the same as the CD 14 burns. Strange... Waiting for same size from Wick-it to see if they are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 ... tried the CDN 10 again. It still is burning with a deep melt pool 3/4 to 1". ... This wick is about the same as the CD 14 burns. Strange... Waiting for same size from Wick-it to see if they are the same.I'm seeing the same thing. Just started with the CD's and liked using the 12. Wanted to try the CDN's and thought since they burned a little hotter I would go to the CDN-10. Still too big - waiting on 8's to come in from JBN.Looks like the conversion is CD# minus 4 equals the CDN#.JBN (lowest size CDN-8) and CC (lowest size CDN-12). Don't need 1,000 just yet. Any other small quantity suppliers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Wicks Unlimited has them down to a size 2, but you'd have to buy a ton of them! Or wickit.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenOH Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 JBN (lowest size CDN-8) and CC (lowest size CDN-12). Don't need 1,000 just yet. Any other small quantity suppliers?The Scented Bean is where I get mine.Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 My daughter took home the tester for the CDN12 and she is saying it won't stay lit. Now I'm really confused. I should have kept it here with me. I'm about ready to stay with the CD's cause they're easier to find and I hate retesting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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