bells4shells Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I just ordered this HUGE supply of wicks and found that they bend REAL easy when I insert them into my palm wax (heated to almost 200 degrees). The description for the wax that I got (astorlite F) was to heat to 140-160, but after reading everyone heats much higher, I've gone higher. My problem is I got my wicks based on the lower heating. What wicks do you votive users use for palm? I have tried zinc and like them because they stay straight but I want to use cotton wicks if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I use Cd's for palm and love em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 thanks for replying, but you're going to have to tell me what Cd is. *blush* all these abbreviations.. is there a legend or something somewhere that lists all the shortened names you guys/girls use?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 CD is the type of wick. There is CD's, CDN's, LX's, HTP's, Cotton, Zinc, Premier, Flat, braided, RRD I am sure I am missing quite a few lol. There is an abbreviations thread somewhere that list what suppliers are and I think some candle lingo so hopefully someone will find that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thanks gdawg! Der, I should totally read the stickies esp when labeled newbie huh? haha Here's the link for others that are wondering:http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I like CDNs (Stabilo KST) for palm wax. I use wickpins for votives, so I don't wick until the candle is cool. I use the wickpins not only in the plain votive cups, but also in molds like the little cubes and octagons and dixie cups, etc.When wicking containers, many wicks bend because of the temperature of the wax, which is why you need to use popsicle sticks, clothespins, bow tie wick holders or something to span the top and hold your wick on-center and taut while the candle is cooling.I hope buying a "huge supply of wicks" BEFORE testing them wasn't a booboo... HTH:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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