Coreless Wick?

[trisha]

I have been using zinc wicks in my 8oz jj. I want to try coreless but don't know where to start. I'm using J50 right now and my wicks are mushrooming badly. What is the best coreless to use?

[SatinDucky]

I guess I'm showing my ignorance, but other than braided, I don't know which are coreless :tiptoe:

[jennhalcyon]

I use the CD wicks myself, and I like them very much. They are quite popular, as are the LX and HTP.

[Garf]

If you already have zinc wire core wick, it is possible to remove the wire. Just heat the section of wick and pull out the wire. I do it all the time. WARNING, the wick will then act like the next size up wick with a higher flame.

[trisha]

I use the CD wicks myself, and I like them very much. They are quite popular, as are the LX and HTP.

What size of these would be right for 8oz. jj. I heard the CD's are good but don't know where to start with them.

[jennhalcyon]

What size of these would be right for 8oz. jj. I heard the CD's are good but don't know where to start with them.

I don't use jj, but the diameter might help...how many inches?

[trisha]

I'm not positive, but I'm guessing the diameter is around 3" It is a basic jj

[jennhalcyon]

Here is a chart I took from the candles and supplies website. I guess you could start with a CD8 as it says here, and go from there!

Item #Paraffin Candle DiameterPre-Tabbed LengthCD-31"-1.5" tealights1.5"CD-41.5"-2" votives2.5"CD-52" votives3"CD-62" - 2.5"3.5"CD-82.5" - 3"4"CD-103" - 3.5"5"CD-123.5"5.5"CD-143.5" to 4"6"CD-164" to 4.25"6"CD-184.25" to 4.5"6"CD-204" to 5"7"CD-224.5" to 5"8"

[trisha]

Here is a chart I took from the candles and supplies website. I guess you could start with a CD8 as it says here, and go from there!

Item #Paraffin Candle DiameterPre-Tabbed LengthCD-31"-1.5" tealights1.5"CD-41.5"-2" votives2.5"CD-52" votives3"CD-62" - 2.5"3.5"CD-82.5" - 3"4"CD-103" - 3.5"5"CD-123.5"5.5"CD-143.5" to 4"6"CD-164" to 4.25"6"CD-184.25" to 4.5"6"CD-204" to 5"7"CD-224.5" to 5"8"

Wow I don't understand a bit of that, but if you say CD8 I'll take your word for it. Thanks

[jennhalcyon]

Wow I don't understand a bit of that, but if you say CD8 I'll take your word for it. Thanks

It changed the format when it posted...sorry!

Let's try this again:

Item # Paraffin Candle Diameter Pre-Tabbed Length

CD-3 1"-1.5" tealights 1.5"

CD-4 1.5"-2" votives 2.5"

CD-5 2" votives 3"

CD-6 2" - 2.5" 3.5"

CD-8 2.5" - 3" 4"

CD-10 3" - 3.5" 5"

CD-12 3.5" 5.5"

CD-14 3.5" to 4" 6"

CD-16 4" to 4.25" 6"

CD-18 4.25" to 4.5" 6"

CD-20 4" to 5" 7"

CD-22 4.5" to 5" 8"

[trisha]

It changed the format when it posted...sorry!

Let's try this again:

Item # Paraffin Candle Diameter Pre-Tabbed Length

CD-3 1"-1.5" tealights 1.5"

CD-4 1.5"-2" votives 2.5"

CD-5 2" votives 3"

CD-6 2" - 2.5" 3.5"

CD-8 2.5" - 3" 4"

CD-10 3" - 3.5" 5"

CD-12 3.5" 5.5"

CD-14 3.5" to 4" 6"

CD-16 4" to 4.25" 6"

CD-18 4.25" to 4.5" 6"

CD-20 4" to 5" 7"

CD-22 4.5" to 5" 8"

It still sounds like CD8 is right for me. I ordered some this morning, so I hope so. But then again, this is all trial and error for me right now till I get it right. I really appreciate your input:grin2:

[topofmurrayhill]

Trisha, lots of suppliers sell sample packs of wicks in different sizes. That's what you really need to get. Regardless of any guideline you read, it's a shot in the dark to just buy one size of wick. Even one FO versus another can change the size you need. The sample packs cost more per wick but it's a good value because you pay for shipping just once and can be confident the wick you need is in there somewhere. Once you get familiar with the sizes you need most often you can buy those individually.

[trisha]

Trisha, lots of suppliers sell sample packs of wicks in different sizes. That's what you really need to get. Regardless of any guideline you read, it's a shot in the dark to just buy one size of wick. Even one FO versus another can change the size you need. The sample packs cost more per wick but it's a good value because you pay for shipping just once and can be confident the wick you need is in there somewhere. Once you get familiar with the sizes you need most often you can buy those individually.

Thanks Top and everyone else. I just have a simple mind and think there is one thing right for everything. I guess what I don't realize is that there is a process of getting there. Guess that's why I've been married Twice:confused:

[candlesprite7]

It changed the format when it posted...sorry!

Let's try this again:

Item # Paraffin Candle Diameter Pre-Tabbed Length

CD-3 1"-1.5" tealights 1.5"

CD-4 1.5"-2" votives 2.5"

CD-5 2" votives 3"

CD-6 2" - 2.5" 3.5"

CD-8 2.5" - 3" 4"

CD-10 3" - 3.5" 5"

CD-12 3.5" 5.5"

CD-14 3.5" to 4" 6"

CD-16 4" to 4.25" 6"

CD-18 4.25" to 4.5" 6"

CD-20 4" to 5" 7"

CD-22 4.5" to 5" 8"

I use these too and they always work great! Just be sure to prime them!

Kim