pixie Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Im going to order some of these wicks. Ive only made one candle so far lol but I ordered ez soy wicks and now ive read not such good things about them. Of course I will use them to see for myself but will compare them to the cdn's. Im using a mason jar from wsp. The description of the jar says 3.25in by 5in. Its 16oz. Can you guys give me your opinion on what size cdn I should try?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) I must say that for my first soy candle experience GB464, the CandleScience video and supplies gave me perfect results.I made pillars back in the mid 80's with slight success. Not enough to continue making candles but now with all your help and information I've now made 12 exceptional soy candles!I have some coconut oil on the way, CDN and ECO wicks and some new FOs. (pretty cool...I'm learning the lingo.4 months ago my wife ordered 10 "Exquisite Scentements" soy candles on Ebay. Jelly jar candles. Not very pretty and they burned down the middle and had little scent throw. Now I know what is wrong with them. I put them in a double boiler, melted the wax and pulled out the wicks. I put ECO 14 wick pieces back in and let them cool. They look better than when she bought them and they burn with a perfect quarter inch melt pool!As soon as I make my next batch I will post pictures.Thanks to all for your experiences! Edited December 3, 2009 by Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 pretty cool...I'm learning the lingoGood for you, Howard! Your post made me smile! Sounds like you're having fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I think I am going to try these also after reading all this.I'm a convert to CDN's now. Now, what to do with all the other wicks??Just send the other wicks to the Unwanted Wick Planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomiheck Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Accckk, I spoke too soon. Doing side by side testing with CD's, CDN's, and HTP's, some wax/FO combo's do better with one wick type (not necessarily always CDNs) than another. Glad I didn't get rid of my other wicks prematurely. Crap! I still have to test everything from square zero. Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisc Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Wow sweet thanks for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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