dirtybirdsoaps Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 My apologies for posting this thread since I know there are several threads on wicks being used for palm, but since Ive been through pages and pages, and the serch brings up OLD threads I figured one more wouldnt hurt LOL. I have mainly used GB 415 soy for my candles, but since I wanted to make tarts I have added feather palm to my inventory. Well of course with 415 soy you can't make pillars/votives I've decided to give pillars/votives a try. I researched several months ago, and it seemed like a lot used CSN's from candlescience. I'm assuming thats because majority bought their wax from them. Seeing how I will be buying my wax else where I didnt know if theres another wick I should be considering or if I should try out the CSN's. Any input/advice for a beginner would be appreciated. Like I said I've never tried pillars/votives so treat me like a child LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 The CSN and CDN series of wicks are specially treated to stand up to the acidic nature of palm waxes. There are a few other wicks that have the appropriate treatments (the NST2 treatment works), but I have found that the CSN's work best for me. The CDN's are supposedly excellent for palm, but I have never tried them and I do not know where to find them in smaller quantities since JBN went out of business. So I would say the CSN's are your best bet, especially since CandleScience has so many good FO's to add to your order! Yep, I'm an enabler...Cheers,Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I use CDNs and CDs. In some molded projects, I have used square braid. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannie Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 HI Wessex JBN is now Southwestern candle supply. here is a link HTPhttp://store.southwestcandlesupply.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusladycandles Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I used zinc wicks and they work fine. I use the 51-31-18 zin wick for my 3" diameter pillar candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I often use square braid for palm pillars. Dunno how they hold up in the acid. Seems to be fine for a few testers that are a couple of years old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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