sandy511 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Any suggestions would be much appreciated! I can not seem to wick a 3x4 pillar to save my life....I have tried all sorts of LX raw wicks. I think I read that people have had luck with CD's (which are my favorite in jar candles), but where can I buy it on a spool and what size would be a good starting point? Also--are you have good HT. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hi I have great luck with the cd 16's and cd 18 in the PB. On avg, I get 110 and 112 hours burn time respectively on the 3 x 4 1/2", 4 hour test burns (sometimes 5-6) and no hint of blowouts. I mix my fo in at 1oz/lb. I cant answer where to get spooled wicking. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 what are the issues you are having? no HT, blowouts etc..also I know you said you are wanting to raw wick but have you considered a wick sample pack from peaks or candle science or somewhere so you can get the wick you like narrowed down before buying a spool of wick? I havent made pillars in awhile but thats what i did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy511 Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 Thank you for your responses! My molds are silicone from Van Yulay, that is why I was thinking of raw wick--not sure how I would use any other kind? If that were possible, I would be all set as I think I have enough wicks to open a wick store of my own. I am assuming most people use the metal molds with a wick pin then? That way they can use the pre-made wicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I also use CDN 16 or 18's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I also use CDN 16 or 18's What kinda burn times are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I think I used a LX24 but cant remember since its been so long and yeah for me I used the wick pins and used the pre made wicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi I have great luck with the cd 16's and cd 18 in the PB. On avg, I get 110 and 112 hours burn time respectively on the 3 x 4 1/2", 4 hour test burns (sometimes 5-6) and no hint of blowouts. I mix my fo in at 1oz/lb. I cant answer where to get spooled wicking. hth Have you posted a pic of the PB pillars you make? If you don't mind I would like to see one.I would like to make a pillar outa PB too, and am interested in more feedback on this thread. I have only used the palm for pillars. I have a bag of PB waiting.Thank you to the poster.:yay:for opening this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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