ChristineMarie Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Hey everyone. I am new to this site and came here looking for some advice. I have decided I'd like to use the new Excel wax, I am really happy with the appearance and the scent throw. I am in the process of finding a nice wick that I would like to use with it. I am awaiting the arrival of my ECO and LX wick sampler pack. Does anyone have any suggestions on which sizes you think would be a good place to start? I am using 8oz jelly jars (approx 2.5" diameter), 16oz jar (approx 3"), and also a 24oz balmoral vase jar (aprox 4" diameter). Could anyone suggest a good wick size to start at for each of those jars? For some reason it seems I also have to use at least one or two sizes larger wick than what is usually suggested from supplier websites, any idea why? I only use 1 oz fragrance per lb and usually 2 drops liquid dye per lb.I would greatly appreciate any help! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliecat Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 for the jelly jar and the eco wick I would try the eco 4 or eco 6 and for the lx wicks I would go with a lx 16... for your 4 inch diameter you might have to double wick any thing over 3 inches in diameter is usually a problem with 1 wick in soy.. you may want to try 2- lx 12's or 2 lx 14's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineMarie Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Elliecat- thank you for your input. I did a test batch in the 8oz jelly jars with the following wicks and results-eco-4 - did not pool all the way across, flame is drowning after 2 hrs burning.eco-6-melt pool all the way across, was burning nice until 3 hrs burning then wick curled into wax and flame is smalleco-8- same as aboveI know the eco wicks are supposed to have a curling affec to promote self trimming and all, but are they supposed to curl into the actual wax? Anything I can do to prevent this? I really liked the results of the eco-6 with the excel in the 8oz jar until it curled into the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Have you thought of trying the cd's I would start with a cd7 or cd8 in the smaller jar.I would not attempt wicking the larger jars until you get the smaller one wicked to your liking. Trust me it will make you crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliecat Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I agree with soy 327... try the cd 7 or cd 8 for the jelly jar... I find those to be the best in soy and soy blends.. I also like the cdn wicks they do not curl over as much and work well in soy blends... i use the cd and cdn 8 wicks a lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineMarie Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Thanks, I think I am going to give the CD's a try in this wax. I had used them previously with another wax but noticed alot of mushrooming on the wicks and was not a big fan of that. Maybe they will work better for me in the new wax I will give them a try, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliecat Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 good luck and please let us know how you like the scent throw on this wax both hot and cold.. i am currently using ecosoya 135.have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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