At the end of my wick

[scentlady]

I'm trying to double wick an apothecary jar with a 3 " opening and a diameter of 4". I wicked with 2 htp 83's and had a full melt pool in less than an hour, way too hot. It's not a real heavy jar so I don't want to over wick.So tonite I tried again with htp 73's. nice melt pool, great throw, but not a nice steady flame. smaller flames with lot of flickering but didn't drown out. I seem to have this problem every time I try to double wick. is flickering like this normal for double wicking? Does it mean the wick is too small or too large? I'd like to try something else tomorrow. I've got 44 cottons and hemp core wicks also. Any other suggestions?

[Kaybee23]

How far are you pouring up to in the jar? If you are up into the smaller diameter, the wicks are going to be too much at first, but as it gets down into the wider dia., it should straighten out. If the 73's are acting like they are starting to drown, maybe they were cut too short in the beginning? It is hard to tell. I would give them more than one test burn though. Sometimes to really tell how the wick is going to do is with at least 2-3 test burns. Maybe give the 83's another shot, that should be pretty close for a 4" dia. jar. You didn't mention what kind of wax you were using, sometimes that can make a diff. on the wicking as well.

[scentlady]

I'm using CB135 and cranberry spice at 9% with liquid cranberry dye to a medium shade and pouring halfway up so I have the full 4" diameter for a test. Guess the wick was about 1/4" because thats what my warning label says. And if a customer ever read the label, lol, was trying to duplicate what they might do. Wth the 83's I got a melt pool in about 50 minutes. I thought it was supposed to take about 2+ hours for a jar that size. I'll test again tonite. How full should I fill this jar when I finally get a nice burn. The wicks are spaced about 1 1/2 inches apart so when its filled more the flames will be real near the glass making it really hot. I've only used mason and pumpkin jars and this jar is thinner and gets a lot hotter. I guess I'm not sure whats normal. Thank you so much for all your help.

[Kaybee23]

About an inch per hour is how most people test them. In my 3 inch dia. jars, I try to go for about 3-4 hours for a FMP. Sounds like everything is ok with the wicks, jar and how far up you poured the wax. I don't use that wax, so maybe you need to wick down just a little. I think that Top or HenryK have done testing on this wax and could help, or maybe someone else will come along that uses this wax that can help. Maybe try the smaller wicks and back down a little on the FO. Sorry I can't be of more help.