soy327 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Hi all,I've been spending alot of time searching for info on Hemp wicks. There really isn't very much info out there on them. Can anybody give me some feedback?Happy Holidays,Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I used hemp in soy when I first started.. They burn great, but mushroom big. They are a more expensive wick and you will be limited as to where you can purchase them.www.candlewic.com has a lot of wicks you can choose from and has great prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 Thanks for the info. Anybody have good luck with them? This is what I am thinking about doing: Massage candles with hemp oil and soy wax(like I need another project:laugh2:)Hemp oil has alot of nutritional value. Made one last night with a woodwick (for grins) wanted to see how it would cool so far, so good. I read about a company that makes these with hemp wicks. I was also told on another forum hemp wicks work well until you get bigger than about 2 7/8 in diameter jar.Don't like mushrooms, except in my salad.Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I also used hemp wicks for several years when I first started. They are about the coolest burning wick there is and your selection is very, very limited (think there are only about 6 wick sizes). I used soy wax at that time and had to double wick anything over 2-1/2" wide and if you had a very heavy FO, forget about using any hemp wick cause you just couldn't get the candle to burn. Because the hemp makes a rigid wick, the mushrooms are HUGE and there's no getting around it. I was trying to go the more natural route with my wicking at that time, but there's nothing wrong with good old cotton wicking, which most wicks are now. If I sound like I'm trying to discourage you from using hemp wicks with soy, well, I am.....I know you'd end up very frustrated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 Thanks for the reply doesn't sound to promising now does it. I guess I will try another wick, like the ones I've been using CD's.Now what am I going to do with the sample pack I ordered:laugh2::laugh2:Shucks, can't blame a girl for trying:yay:I guess I'll send them to wick heaven or where ever wicks go when they don't work.Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Ditto on the above complaints. Tried 'em, didn't like 'em. Don't use 'em anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 Well so far we are batting 3 against, 0 for em. Thanks you guys you all might have save me pulling my hair out.:yay:Anybody want to buy a sample pack of hemp wicks:laugh2::laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Keep 'em & test 'em - ya never know... Just because a few people didn't like 'em might not be YOUR experience! Can always use 'em for firestarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 O.K. Ya twisted my arm. I'll try them in an 8oz quilted JJ. I'll let you guys know when I find out your right and take pics.:laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 For the 8 oz jelly jar I would test the 40032 first, then go up or down from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thanks, ChrisR, I will let you know. I don't have a very positive attitude about this and no high expectations. But i'm going to try it.:laugh2:Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 You're welcome and yes keep me posted. I really loved the hemp, except for the freaking mushrooms.....they got HUGE!! I used them for about 5 years before I switched. I got tired of trying to educate my customers to cut the mushrooms off, don't leave them to smoke up your jars!! :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radellaf Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 The hemp work any better in paraffin, or palm? I remember reading a post about someone making candles for a historical recreation and he ended up using hemp _twine_ as a wick. The candles were supposed to be bright, and trimming was OK. Also, ivory colored paraffin was an acceptable substitute to actual rendered beef tallow, lest everyone leave the area holding their noses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 It doesn't matter what wax you use, the hemp wicks will have huge mushrooms because of the rigid core. You'll j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 It doesn't matter what wax you use, the hemp wicks will have huge mushrooms because of the wick inself and the rigid core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMakinCutiePie Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I've been using them for a while now and they burn pretty well for me.I do agree that the mushrooming is a turn off tho.Like it was mentioned above,too much FO or too big of a jar and they don't do so great.But,I personally like them.To each his own,right?!Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftybeaver Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi, all. For my smaller candles I have been using this organic hemp wick. Its made for smoking but it seems to work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posie Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 12/21/2009 at 1:49 PM, Stella1952 said: Keep 'em & test 'em - ya never know... Just because a few people didn't like 'em might not be YOUR experience! Can always use 'em for firestarters. personally, I love using them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posie Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 personally, I love cozy hemp wicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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