candlemaker15627 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hello, Started making candles and am having a hard time wicking the 10 oz apothacary jars. I am using candlewics cbl( 125) I have thied htp 105, a 44-32-18 zinc, cd 14-20 and all are tunneling?Anybody sucessfully wick this jar with this wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLOZ Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I assume this is a soy wax? If so try a cdn 22 or perhaps a 24 depending on the oil you are using.I use the 10 oz apothecary jars and most oils wick very well with a cdn 22, just some of the heavier scents require a 24.Not knowing what oils you are using its difficult to advise. The fact that I am in Australia may be another point Perhaps when some of the people over there are available they can offer you some better advice. In the meantime may I suggest that you post further information on your wax, scent and wick combinations that you have tried so far.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckelley116 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hello, Started making candles and am having a hard time wicking the 10 oz apothacary jars. I am using candlewics cbl( 125) I have thied htp 105, a 44-32-18 zinc, cd 14-20 and all are tunneling?Anybody sucessfully wick this jar with this wax?I don't use that wax but I do use 4627 which is also a one-pour paraffin blend. How big is the diameter of the apothecary jar? I checked Candlewic's container selection and they said their 10 oz apothecary jar is 3 7/8" in diameter. If that's the case, your zinc wick is way too small. Judging by Bitter Creek North's wick guide, which is what I go by since I only buy their wicks, you should use a 51-32-18 as your starting point and adjust from there. Also keep in mind that one-pour waxes sometimes require a bigger wick size to begin with. Also going by BCN's wick guide, with an HTP wick you should start with a 126. RichardLOZ had a good point. Knowing what kind of oils you're using is absolutely crucial to successful wicking. Depending on the density, you might need to go up a few sizes from the starting point. Just keep testing. It's a pain in the butt, but worth it to make a great, safe candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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