kandlekrazy Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I normally use cotton wicks in my candles, but my mom just can't stand the mushrooms so I'm going to make her candles with HTP since I have a ton of them in all sizes. I don't want to buy more wicks!My container is square, 3 1/4" diag across and my first thought was to wick same as 8 oz square tin, HTP 105. Since the tins are not even 1/2 as deep I'm concerned that the glass may get a lot of soot on it or get too hot. I'm going to start testing, but just don't want it to take FOREVER! Maybe she'll be happy with just 1-2 scents....doubt it.TIA for any helpful info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I haven't used C3 and HTPs in almost 2 years now, but if I'm remembering right I ALWAYS ended up double wicking with a container that size. I just got a better melt pool and less hangup.-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Well, I went a little wild and used HTP 1212's! The first candle I'm burning which is a pear/apple has a good HT considering it's only been a couple of days and almost full mp in only 3 hours on the first burn...a bit soon it seems, but I'm going to let it go through and see before I pull it for a smaller wick. And I did get a small shroom on the first burn. Next two are both citrus so the bigger wick may do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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