chrisasst Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 ok, I have this dollar store jar.. It is gb444 with 7% fo. I have tried a single htp 126 = no melt pool, I have tried 2 rrd40, wicks still are not burning good..I have tried 2 htp83 and still not good..)see picture below..this is after 1 1/2 hourswhat do I do next try 2 htp126 ? this is a mystery to me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 There are 3 sizes in between 83 and 126. The next one up is HTP-93, followed by HTP-104 and 105. Wick up some more and move the wicks closer together. They can be as close as an inch apart. It will help the melt pool and make it round instead of oval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyChain Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 You could also try triple wicking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 You could also try triple wicking it. how close can wicks be to the glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHippie Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I tried that same container!!! Be careful if you triple wick. IMO it made the container too hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 I tried that same container!!! Be careful if you triple wick. IMO it made the container too hot.may I ask what wick / wax worked for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 ~~~updated~~~ok so I am trying the triple wick idea. I am using 3 rrd 40. I am not sure if the wicks are placed in the correct place or not..but the pictures are after 2 hours. the melt pool is about 1/2 inch, the wax is 110 degrees. the jar is a little warm. especially by the wicks. there are little mushrooms, not big though...so I don't know...what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I always make a triangle when I place three wicks, but that is rare. I would just upsize on the wicks and only have two in a jar. I would be a little afraid the flame might get the jar too hot and cause it to crack. You just don't want the flame to touch the glass. I place the wicks about 1.5 inch apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrauer Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I have those same containers for Christmas. I use soy but I use 2 HTP104s and they burn is perfect. After 3 hours I have a perfect melt pool. HTHShelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I would have thought triangle shaped in triple wicking too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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