SheilaRae Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 They are curing and I will test and take pics in a few days. I am using soy container wax, poured 2 candles... one in an 8 oz mason jar and one in a 16 oz apothecary jar. So.. will update as I burn them. Keep your fingers crossed for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Let us know how it goes. Soy has not been the best wax to use with wood wicks. The Virginia Candle company that started the wood wick candles uses a soy blend for theirs. They still make them and the wood wicks sound so nice burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Sheilarae, what soy wax? and did you fragrance and color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaRae Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Sorry.. guess I should have put that.. LOLI used CB 135, and did scent them. I used Frosted Carrot Cake from Millcreek and Fall Harvest from Backwoods Fragrance Supply. No color. Will test them tomorrow.. Oh.. kinda scared.. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Trim the wick to 1/8" You'll have fun with this. let us know how it goes and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaRae Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 The wicks are hard to trim. What does one use?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I bought a special tool at Ace hardware here. they are called nippers. I also ordered some, thought I got them at C&S but I can't find them on the site. They are like dikes about 5or6" long . They are in the electrical section. Sorry I don't have my camera or I'd take a picture for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsie Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 The wicks are hard to trim. What does one use??In the beginning I used some toe-nail clippers, lol. You can't trim off much at a time but chances are you have something like that around the house. I bought a special tool at Ace hardware here. they are called nippers. I also ordered some, thought I got them at C&S but I can't find them on the site. They are like dikes about 5or6" long . They are in the electrical section. I got something like that too from the tool section of a store here in Perth. Lets you trim off a little more at a time than the toe-nail clilppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaRae Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 Well I lit my 8 oz jar tonight, and it lit great, burned great and had an amazingly loud crackle sound. Sweet!! Now to relight tomorrow and also try the bigger jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I've read that those wicks burn a lot hotter and make your glass hotter. I'm afraid of it bursting. How hot does your test jar feel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaRae Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 The jar feels fine. Here is a pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Looks good to me:yay:, keep the wick trimmed for a better burn.Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaRae Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 Thanks Ok.. will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 What size wick did you use in the Square Mason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaRae Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 I used the large wicks from here http://www.unitywoodenwicks.com/I used that in the mason jar and the 16 oz jar. So far mason jar burning great. Haven't tried the 16 oz jar yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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