momtohaley2004 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I have a mold that a cd 12 is too small and a cd18 does a full melt from side to side with no wax on the ends, but it puts out a high flame. Any suggestions on what CD size wick to try next? Thought about going to the next smaller size of a 16 or should I try a 14. Any suggestions. BCS tech support told me to try a CD12 first but it's not giving a full burn all the way across. Like I said, a CD 18 gives a full burn all the way across, but it puts forth a high flame. If it helps any, the mold is a Texas shape and is approximately 1 and 7/8 inches across in the widest part and approximately holds 2 ounces of wax. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tereasa Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 why wouldn't you try a 16 or a 14? I'm a bit confused by the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtohaley2004 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I don't have them on hand so was asking which would be better to try starting with first? I don't want to buy a lot of them and not need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Buy a sample pack that way you get a few of each size. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tereasa Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Ahhh... that explains my confusion! I use CD18 primarily, and I thought it a given to test at least one size up and one size down... I couldn't live without multiple sizes of wicks on hand, so I assumed every one else did that too.Other than that, I have no advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Shoofitz Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 That is a very small candle. What do you mean by Texas shape? A CD 12 sounds ridiculously big for this size candle. Two ounces is the size of a votive. Is this a pillar in the shape of the state of Texas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtohaley2004 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 It is a pillar shaped Texas, yes, but it is small like the height of a votive. BCS tech said to try a CD12 as i tried a votive wick and it tunneled. CD18 burned well but had a high flame but melted all the way across. CD12 tunnelled as well. I'm going to get a BCS sampler pack and see what happens.Any suggestions on an HTP wick to try? Figure I'll try those as well. Never used those wicks though so............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtohaley2004 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Ahhh... that explains my confusion! I use CD18 primarily, and I thought it a given to test at least one size up and one size down... I couldn't live without multiple sizes of wicks on hand, so I assumed every one else did that too.Other than that, I have no advice.I use CD12 for almost ALL my creations with the exception of one or two that use a CD18. Because of that, I don't normally have a wide variety of wicks on hand. Everyone is different i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I use CD12 for almost ALL my creations with the exception of one or two that use a CD18. Because of that, I don't normally have a wide variety of wicks on hand. Everyone is different i suppose.I have both sizes and can send a couple of each. But I would go down in size I have used a CD 8 & 10 for a JJ and they are 2 1/2" across. Guess it depends on your wax but they all seem large to me. Let me know if you want a couple and I'll send. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtohaley2004 Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks, I've ordered a CD sampler pack and it should be here tomorrow. I'm surprised such a small thing takes such a large wick but I assume because of the shape it's a wicker upper lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 In case you haven't thought of this, the right size wick will give you a melt pool diameter of about 1 inch per hour of burn time. Are you testing the actual burn time with each wick? Sometimes we get ahead of ourselves and think that it should burn quickly to the margins of the candle, but you want your candle to last awhile and not burn up too quickly or spill over the edge. If I were using CD's for that particular size candle I'd start with a CD-8 and work my way up, but I highly doubt you'd go any higher than a 10. A CD 12 and higher, for a candle that is less than 2" in diameter, seems MUCH to large to me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtohaley2004 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Well, a 12 tunnelled and never gave a good melt pool. I thought a 12 was large to start with too but was referred to a 12 by BCS tech support based upon the wax that I was using. I"m using IGI 4614A (formerly 2275) if that helps. I'm still going to test with different sizes when I get the sampler pack in until I find one that will work for what I need. I knew it would be hard to wick because of the shape and lol if it was larger I'd double wick it. But, try, try again and eventually I'll find what works well w/o burning too fast, tunneling or burning too hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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