seattle70 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I need wick help! I just bought these @ cierracandles.com, they are: 8 oz 3.3"W and 16 oz 3.9"W tins, 9 oz mason 3" W, 11 oz barrell jar 4 1/8" W (?).I use Cal Wax CB3 Soy and haven't had much luck wicking tins ever. Any ideas? (FYI-Cierra has free shipping on orders over $100 and up to 30 lbs, not incl. Wax). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 The 16oz tins are a BUGGER with ANY WAX!!!!!! I have had all kinds of issues, and have tried single, double and triple wicking. STILL dont have a great burning candle. I would say that the barrall will have to be double wicked. Sorry...not sure why I posted...I am NO HELP whatsoever:embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattle70 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 Oh no, now I really have something to look forward to (16 oz tins....).:rolleyes2 I know the barrels are big but man I bet the scent throw with be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 My opinion is you"ll have to double wick the tin and barrel jar. You will be able to single wick the mason jar. I don't use the wax you use so i can't help to much with wick suggestions. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 (FYI-Cierra has free shipping on orders over $100 and up to 30 lbs, not incl. Wax).This is true, however, most of their stuff is WAY overpriced and you can get it shipped elsewhere for cheaper a lot of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Cierra's apoths and hex jars are pricey, but I found them to be overwhelmingly better quality than most others I've tried. You might PM Holly. I think she uses Calsoy, and she double wicks, so I"ll bet she could help ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Hey I'm here. When I tested the tins I could not get a complete meltpool either with one wick. I did not complete testing them and decided not to use them at this time. I did double wick though and did have success, but I can't remember what size wick off hand. I know I used RRD's and because I did not test many oils in the tins I don't know what size would be the most used. I would say two 34's or most likely 37's depending on how much oil and what type of scent. I usually can't go any lower than 34's if I use between 8% - 9% oil. I hope this gives you a big enough ball park. In my 3 inch jars (Candy Victorian jars -- could be equivalent to the masons for you) the 37's (two) are the most common, but I sometimes have to go as high as two 40's. EDITED TO ADD: I use 40's with most heavy bakery scents. My jars have thick glass so this can make a difference too. In my biggest squares jars the 47's are most common and also the 50's (but not as often) and sometimes two 40's -- depends on the scent and how much.I hope this helps a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattle70 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 Luckily, I have ALOT of wicks!!! I finally mastered one jar so I open up the gates to 4 others. They just look nice. thejarstore.com has nice ones too but the shipping for me is a fortune. Not a lot of jar choices in the Pacific NW.Thanks again:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 The barrel jar is cute, I'd thought about using it for wickless when my local walmart sold out of the 8oz platinum elite ball jars, until I saw it was 11oz. Cierra has the 13oz double rocks tumbler I really like and I thought about ordering it when I followed your link, but I live next to a Libbey Glass outlet and think I could probably find the same glass cheaper, not to mention the no shipping thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattle70 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 You're so lucky you live on the east side of the mississippi. Everything is 50% cheaper over there....I swear! Still cheaper for me to ship than to buy in Seattle. Holly got me hooked on the CB3 Wax so at least I have that small break.:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Check out Fairway Glass...they're shipping is very reasonable to me and I'm in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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