evilsprig Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I was thinking of trying the 6006 wax. Could anybody give me a starting point as to what TYPE of wicks work best, i.e. Zinc? CD? etc. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I just started testing 6006 and I am testing CD wicks with it, and LX wicks, some people use zinc in it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 CDs work well and I also like HTPSometimes when I'm using an FO thats tough to wick such as spicy scents that need to be wicked up I have better luck going with ECO wicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) I use zincs in 6006, but I've heard good things about CD's too. In an 8oz jelly jar, a 51z usually works well for me. In an 8oz sq. mason jar or 16 oz mason jar, a 60z is what usually works for me. I say "usually" because, sometimes I may have to change wick size, but that's only rarely. Hope this helps. I should add that I only use 1oz of fragrance oil per pound of 6006, and I also keep my wicks trimmed to 1/8" ... keeps my candles from smoking. I do get mushrooms, but trimming the wick to 1/8" helps with that. Edited October 18, 2010 by Candlebuddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilsprig Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Thanks for the responses. I was wondering (hoping) if zincs would work as there is parafin in the wax. I was hoping as those are what I use in J223. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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