tgreeson Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I LOVE the CDN wick series! I thought ECOs were gonna be my wick of choice, then I tried CDN. They burn sooo clean in soy! My PERFECT combo: 8oz square masonCDN 12 (10 works well too)1.25-1.5 oz pp FOGB 4641 tbs pp coconut oil and.......VOILA! Awesome candle!Gonna test same combo with C3 wax today and see how well that does. Boy, It sure helps to go to 8 oz candles from 16 oz...ALOT! SOOOO much easier to make and test...with SAME scent throw!and a big thanks to JBN Creme Brulee.....Couldnt have done it without YOU.End of speach:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 How's the cold throw and hot throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I really like them too! I get much less mushrooming from them, than my RRD's.Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomiheck Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 That's the one wick type I haven't tried yet. Time to place yet another order! What other FO's have you tried with this combo?Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgreeson Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I tried Apple Cinnamon from Lonestar(not an excellent throw in soy, but good) and mulled cider and Blueberry Cobbler from Lonestar. The best so far is the JBN Creme Brule and and LS Blueberry Cobbler. The Creme scented my entire house almost instantly! I just ordered CS pumpkin souffle, Hansel and Gretel, Mistletoe, Very Vanilla, and Blueberry Cobbler. Cannot wait to try those.Cold and hot throw both amazing with the stronger scents. With the ECOs and HTP I feel like I could always smell the wick(If that makes sense) especially after it was blown out and cooled.It just feels good to find something that works for you. Its just ashame that its never all at THE SAME SUPPLIER :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgreeson Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Oh and Naomi....I KNOW! I have like every possible wick known to soy! It was the only one I hadn't tried too (except RRD and that was gonna be MY LAST) but i'm glad I did.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomiheck Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Are CS's CSN wicks the same as CDNs? I'm having trouble finding CDN's Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 CSN's are Candle Science's version of CDN's from my understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Are CS's CSN wicks the same as CDNs? I'm having trouble finding CDN's NaomiI get my CDN's from JBN. Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 NO...CSN wicks are nothing like the CDN wicks....two very different wicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomiheck Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thanks for the CDN info. I just placed an order at JBN along with some Mexican vanilla. Thank goodness for credit cards! I can't wait to give this a try.Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgreeson Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I hope they work 4 u! I get mine at JBN too, I've heard Mex Vanilla is awesome. I lit the C3 candles yesterday-great scent throw! CDNs had some mushrooming, wicks did better in 464, but with trimming, they were AWESOME! Only cured for 24 hours and they smelt soooo yummmmy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmcandleco Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I just ordered the CDNs friday.Im ready for them to get here. It is a great feeling when all your hard work pays off. Congrats on getting your formula perfected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutterbees Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 ugh...okay you twisted my arm....I'll try them!!:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgreeson Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 It IS nice when something does go right after soooo much testing. I did a cdn 10 in an 8 oz square mason with 464 and forgot to blow it out before bed...woke up...still had a beautiful melt pool, little to no mushrooming and it was already at the last 1/3 of the candle when I lit it. The jar wasnt too hot the next day, still had solid wax below 1/2 inch melt pool...IT WAS BEAUTIFUL! Just waiting for SOMETHING to go wrong. The "perfection" can't last long.:rolleyes2 If it did, we'd all be bored:shocked2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgreeson Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I was also gonna add that on the C3 wax CDN 12 may need to be upped to CDN 14. The scent(CS Pumpkin Souffle) is amazing:shocked2: Im just not getting a full melt pool yet....Im still testing though, so it may catch up, but Im thinking probably 14.As for the 464, the 12s have been great, and even 10 for the lighter FOs. C3 GB 4648 oz square mason 8 oz square mason1.25-1.5 oz FO pp 1.25-1.5 oz FO pp1 TBS Coconut Oil pp 1 TBS CO ppCDN 12(probably go to 14) CDN 12 or 10Only let cure 24 hours and amazing scent throw H&C so far. Next is either the fun or frustrating part....SCENTS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sounds like you're gettin' it dialed in!! Sure wish we had some eye candy photos of those jars burnin'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgreeson Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'm gonna download some pics tonight. I ve been meaning to take some pics, but just haven't yet. Pics ASAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I was thinking of trying these wicks based on the good luck you've said you have had with them. I went to wholesalesupplies plus and they have CD wicks. Is that the same as CDN wicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomiheck Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'm a convert to CDN's now. I just got some it last week (from Candle Cocoon), and prelimary tests are showing that they don't mushroom as much as the CD's, and the flame is more stable (less flicker). I wish more suppliers carried them, but I'm willing to pay extra shipping for such good wicks! Now, what to do with all the other wicks?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hi, I copied this info from JBN's info on CDN's..."The CDN series of wick is identical to the CD wick series except that it has been treated with a special patent-pending process to resist the corrosive action of the acidic nature of natural-based candle waxes." Hope this helps!Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliecat Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 the cdn 14 actually burns slower than the cdn 12 you would have to go up to a cdn 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 the cdn 14 actually burns slower than the cdn 12One data point from Wicks Unlimited shouldn't automatically be accepted as reality; it doesn't mean you'll experience the same thing in your own applications. Wick burn testing performed by different companies can produce inconsistent and sometimes anomolous results.Here is CD burn data from the central distributor of Heinz in the USA:Stabilo 12 - 6.33 grams/hrStabilo 14 - 6.63 grams/hrStabilo 16 - 6.82 grams/hr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Sorry for the newb question but what does JBN stand for?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 No problem... it stands for Just by Nature ( a supplier). In the Fragrance discussion section there is a list (2nd from the top) that gives you the abreviations of the various suppliers. It is really helpful, Thanks.Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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