Vio Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I know color can be a factor. I know oil can too. Leaving out the color, and just talking FO, is it the flash point that makes one have to wick up in some scents in soy? Or is it the base of the scent, like more essential oils in the FO that make it want to burn slower? I'm assuming if you add an oil with a higher flash point than the wax, and it's oil based, it can need a hotter wick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Ummmm, well... The material from which the wick is made matters as well as how it is braided or formed and whether it is treated or primed... Particles from dyes and pigments tend to clog wicks... The shape and depth of a container affect the air currents and O2 levels... The wax itself can be viscous and hard for the wick to "slurp"... Some FOs are more viscous and harder to burn... The ambient air temperature has an effect (like if it's 10° the flame will not melt the wax as quickly as when its 95° in the shade)...That's all I can think of right now...Next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Ok thank you Stella. I'm trying to absorb all I can here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 and to answer your question......the flash point has absolutely no bearing on the wicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Oh cool. More info. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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