Darbla Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 In 50/50 wax (from Kentucky Candle and Just Scent). LX-14s aren't throwing enough but LX-16 is too hot on the glass and too deep melt pool. I won't use zinc but I'm open to any other recommendations you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 What's your beef with zinc?Maybe get some samples of cottons or HTPs, but not thinking they're as hot as LX. For the record, I don't use your wax, but those are the two I would likely try next and I might consider one other, short of CDs, but I can't think of the wick now dang it ... I don't use them any more but R something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I would try ECO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homecomfort Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Have you tried the wickit series? I use LX's in my paraffin votives but when I find a scent that seems to need something in between 2 LX sizes I've found the Wick-It 700 series does well for me. I haven't tried them in that wax blend or even with soy at all. They used to offer sample packs of their wicks for free (not sure if they do anymore). Might be something worth looking in to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 What's your beef with zinc? Drag nasty black blobs on the ends falling off in my wax! I'll check out the other ideas. homecomfort, I did a search for wickit and found a wick chart on their site that said RRD 40 and RRD 47 might work for votives, and I've got both of those so I'm going to try them. I thought they were too big based on another wick chart somewhere. So you helped me even if I don't get the wicks you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenscandles Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I did a search for wickit and found a wick chart on their site that said RRD 40 and RRD 47 might work for votives, That seems awfully high...the one I found on their site says RRD 29 for votives http://www.wickit.net/recommendations.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 That's it. RRD29 or 34 ought to work. I probably have a roll of 34 around here somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I would try ECO 1I second the Eco 1. A couple other wicks to try could be a CD 4 or 5, or a filtec 1.6 or 1.651. I really like filtec ultra core for votives cuz they are very straight wicks and allow the votive to burn straight down in a tight fitting holder. I don't use your wax either but these wicks burn similar to the lx sizes you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 OK, it was a different site that I came across when I was searching for "wickit". My bad. Here's that site in case you're curious:http://www.wicknclip.com/recommendations.html#rrd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Wait, I did have the same chart you were talking about. If you look at the RRD section, it says RRD 40 and 47 for 2"-3" containers. Votives fit that category, which is probably why Candlewic recommended I try them. And I did today, and RRD 40 is just toooooo hot so I didn't bother with the 47. I think if it were an all soy votive they might work, but not in this half paraffin / half soy blend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 wick charts are based on paraffin...you need to adjust for soy or 50/50 blends.I was thinking a RRD 34 or 37. HTP is definitely cooler than LX. I haven't used ECO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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