Jenny Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) This is the 12 oz. or so Libbey status jar. Any suggestions? Anyone used these with this wax? I would like to try these jars out! Edited March 27, 2010 by Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evesorto Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I use eco wicks with this wax. I use 7 oz tumblers (2.75" diameter). My predominant wick is eco 6, some foody vanillas take eco 8 and Lavender and a couple of florals use eco 10. My thoughts would be that if I were to try that jar, I would probably try eco 8, 10 and 12, in the same way I listed above because I believe that jar is approx 3.25" diameter.hth,Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmcandleco Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) In my experience I use Cd 18's and wick up from there according to my FO. I have only used a Cd 16 once with a lighter fo that I have. But most of the time the 18 works the best, its a nice med. for that jar. JMO Edited March 29, 2010 by charmcandleco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awickedscent Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 try HTP105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 OK, I'm testing this exact combination now. And I even used HTP 105 wicks. But I'm getting almost no hot throw. The jars don't seem too hot so doesn't seem over-wicked, and burn is great with no sooting as long as I trim the wicks. Good melt pool without being too deep. I admit a very strong possibility of candlenose right now but thought I'd ask you guys about this combination anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I wicked down to HTP 104 and that helped some. But then I got to analyzing this and thought about how I keep my house warmer than most people, and wondered if that means I personally can get away with smaller wicks but then that might be under wicked in a house that is several degrees cooler. Will take a couple testers to a friend's house for her to try out for me. I'm not convinced HTP is the best wick for this wax, even if IGI says it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I wicked down to HTP 104 and that helped some. But then I got to analyzing this and thought about how I keep my house warmer than most people, and wondered if that means I personally can get away with smaller wicks but then that might be under wicked in a house that is several degrees cooler. Will take a couple testers to a friend's house for her to try out for me. I'm not convinced HTP is the best wick for this wax, even if IGI says it is.You are correct and this fact is something most candlemakers completely overlook.Candles also burn differently in the summer than they do in the winter, regardless of ambient temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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