pirateswench Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 So here is what I am using:Peaks container wax 46308 oz tin (about 3" diameter)Zinc core wick 6" 51-32-18zI melted a pound of wax and added 1 dye chip and 1 oz of FOTrimmed wick to 1/4 before burning and at first I was getting mushrooms.Today on second test burn theres no mushrooms but the meltpool is not anywhere near where it should be. The depth of the tunnel is more than 1/2"wick too large for this type of container? (this is my first attempt at candles after a few years of not making any) I've done a lot of searching on the topic of melt pools but I figured I would see if anyone has any advice. Thanks for any input you might be able to give Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 IMHO, wick too small, and, zinc is prone to mushroom. Maybe CD4 or ECO 2 with that Harmony wax? I'm thinking that increasing the flame height (hotter burn) you'll get a better pool and less mushroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirateswench Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) Thanks! I am waiting for a sample pack of zinc wicks to arrive from Peak. I will try using a larger one and see what the result it. Edited April 21, 2011 by pirateswench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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