RMullen99 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi Everyone,I have been a lurker for awhile but now I have a question. I make Candles in mason jars using J50. I have a GREAT smelling hot and cold throw candle as well as a good burn no soot. I am experimenting with a 16oz apothecary jar 3 15/16wide now and a victorian jar 3 1/4inches wide. I am having problems wicking...tried cotton core, htps and hemp....little scent throw. I think I am going to have to change waxes if I want to use these new jars.....I was looking at CB 125 from Candlewic....because it is close to me.....I dont want to play with soy yet.....do you have any ideas on what wax may work well and wick better than the J50. Thanks I hope this post doesnt offend anyone or come across as if I am asking for a trade secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieTX Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Have you tried a zinc wick? IMO J50 and J223 work best with zinc wicks. But, that is just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Are you trying to single wick those containers?? If so, try double wicking.tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Scent Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Have you tried a zinc wick? IMO J50 and J223 work best with zinc wicks. But, that is just my opinion.I have to agree. I could not get a good throw in J50 without a zinc wick, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMullen99 Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Yes...I am trying to sindle wick. I know the J50 is going to be really tough to do....probably not possible. I really dont want to double wick....thats why I was asking to see if anyone had anysuggestion for a new wax. I was also curious if I was to add any additives to the J50 would it work better in this size jars? I know it already has additives in it, but thought i would ask. Thanks for the help.....I was trying to stay away fromn zinc wicks,,,,,,but may have to try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I used zinc wicks in J50 before, but I also used LX wicks in it.I currently use J223 and LX wicks.HTHKaren M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmama2700 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Have you tried a zinc wick? IMO J50 and J223 work best with zinc wicks. But, that is just my opinion.Ditto here alot of my customers are amazed because you get the full melt but the jar is never hot enough to burn anyone. I never used j223 just j50.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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