Lisa Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 When you test burn a pillar, IGI 1343, How big is the flame suppose to be? Does it matter?ThanksHUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 When you burn a candle, any type made of any kind of wax, flame size matters. Too small and you'll get a small melt pool and very little scent throw. Too large and you'll get smoke, a blowout in a pillar or a container thats too hot. You're more likely to get mushrooming as well. I think about an inch is a good size flame. If all the other conditions of a candle are right, melt pool size and depth etc., the flame is usually about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 It also depends on how long it's been burning. Usually you test these by burning for 3 or 4 hours and the flame will get taller than 1 inch during that time unless you're underwicked. Starting with a wick trimmed to 1/4 inch, you want to get through the test burn without the flame getting so big that it easily flickers and throws soot. You also need to judge by the size of the melt pool you get during that time. Over several test burns you want to see that the outer shell is curling in and getting consumed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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