Zuly Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hi all,I am so happy, I just received the USA today. I have been anxiously waiting to start testing again. It's been raining all day (4+ inches) but I had to drive to Post Office, lol, I couldnt wait to start. :smiley2: I noticed that I was low on wicks. I do have a sample pack of Ecos and and waiting on some Premier 700 samples.My question is, if Im using jj's which wicks are more common to use. I do need to place another order, I'm running low. I'm guessing: Eco 8 and 10's. any input would be greatly appreciated.TIA,Zuly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuly Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 oops sorry...and I am not adding color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Most people use CDs or HTPs with this wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I like CDNs, personally. JBN has them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blt212 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I use C3 with ECO 10's in 16oz JJ or pint mason's. The dia is 2.5" at the top and they work good for me. I also use 1tsp USA, 1oz FO and dye chips per pound.Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuly Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 tya for the replies,I just made 2 different scents using 6 oz jj's.1) I heated 8 oz of C3 /1/2TBP of USA , to about 180I added 5% of FO (Gypsy Rose, JBN) @ 170poured @ 140, used ECO 6 (guess not big enough)I set them in warm (off) oven. After about an hour in the oven, they where still liquid (oops), so I put them in the laundry room where I have cured others.2) C3/USA same wayadded 6% of FO (LStar Honeysuckle) @ 170poured @ 140, used ECO 8set in laundry room (not doing laundry)house temp was about @ 77 degrees when poured both.Yikes, they both look like they sinking by the wick. Did I add to much USA? Do I need to have a higher temp to incorporate this addative?OMG, I just looked again, it looks like a frozen lake with a hole in it and I could see the liquid. That's perty bad, I've never seen this happen. hmmmmZulyI'm going to try the eco 10 in a few minutes, 1/2 pint or 6 oz jj.8 oz C-3, 1/2 tbp usa, 6% FO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuly Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 do y'all think its humidity causing this. We always have himidity down South Louisiana but its been raining all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 It's humid and dank. I think they cooled too fast. Might also need to "cook" 'em a little longer to ensure no moisture... Didjoo "bump" the containers to let air bubbles rise?You're gonna love that Gypsy Rose, BTW... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Light Mama Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I use C3...1 TBSP USA/lb of wax, 1 oz FO from JBN, regardless of scent, and all cotton square braid wicking. These wicks you wick up a size from what you think it might be, generally. I've also recently been adding 1-2 tsp of coconut oil per pound of soy. I'm here in San Diego county...obviously a very dry area-wildfires all over today. Luckily my home is safe for the moment. but I don't have the humidity problem, so I can't comment on that. I do use the diamond color chips, usually one chip per pound. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuly Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 ty stella, what do you mean by cooking longer, eh? do I need to start off at a higher temp? and yes, I bumped (I wish we can talk some day, since our weather is the same) Do you use CO? Stella, what sizes CDN's do you normally use with 6 oz JJ's. I'm sticking to 1 size jar untill I get this close to right.ty lanternmama, I've been reading about the CO in forum. I was going to get some today at wally world, but again its been raining and hasn't stopped yet. It sounds like, other than CO, the formula I have been following. you said all cotton braid wicks, are they from JBN also?lanternmama, I was thinking about you today watching the news, was hoping we can send you all this rain. I'm glad to hear y'all are doing good.Thanks again ladies for the input,Zuly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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