Dolphin146 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I need a good starting point on wicking a 2in by 3in pillar candle using ECOSOYA PB wax. I know these are a PITA to wick. But If I can get a good starting point it may help. Thanks so much Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I don't use that particular wax but I've had good results with an LX12. You might want to give that a try. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thanks I will try that Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I've learn a couple things that help with 2" pillars. I had to switch to paraffin, but at least I got them down. I'm using TL wicks in the paraffin.I learned that tin molds work better than the aluminum, because they are a little wider than 2" (measured by inside diameter, aluminum is measured by outside diameter). Easier to wick oils work better, cuz the wider wicks will cause overflowing. And try to wick more like a taper. HTH cuz these are not easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Try a CDN 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Thanks for the help everyone. Stella I will try that. Regina:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented North Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I hope you have better luck at wicking pillars with this wax than I have so far. I've tried everything recommended on this board (after searching) and my pillars always blowout the side and canoe the length of the candle or I get a pitifully weak flame that couldn't burn gasoline. I've pretty much resigned myself to only container style candles until I can get a different wax. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Did you try CDNs? They work pretty well for me. It also helps to turn pillars every so often as they burn so they don't burn to one side (typical of self-trimming wicks) OR twist the wick so it'll burn more evenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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