Asher Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I've never used anything but zinc wicks for votives, but last night I finally realized how much I hate them. Someone once told me that zinc was the best way to go for votives, but after seeing the long, spindly flames and ugly clumps of black goo for months now I'm ready to try something new. A highly-esteemed member of this board has recommended CD wicks, so I will try some of those. I'm just looking for a nice, controlled flame without the need to trim every hour!I have a few dozen 34-40 SP zinc wicks if anyone wants them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I use 1343 and like LX-12. Thanks to another member on here.(she will know who she is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Another one has seen the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I use CD6's in my OK6228 votives, and LX 12's in my 4045H votives. I love my low smoke zincs in my pillars, but not so much in the votives. I do find that a 36-24-24 works good in 4794 votive wax though.DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Ahh, yet another lesson learned. No matter what wicks/wax/dyes others say is best, you gotta decide for yourself what you prefer. Put another notch in that belt of yours Asher My preference happens to be LX-12 usually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I love the CD wicks also! I have always hated Zinc. lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asher Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 So, what is the best way for me to test these out without buying a pack of 100 of each kind (for fear I'd be stuck with a few hundred I couldn't use)? It looks like CD-4, CD-5 and CD-6 would be the most appropriate sizes for votives. I could order a CD Sampler set from Lone Star, but they include 5 of EVERY kind of CD wick (most of which I wouldn't need).If I do have to get 100 each of the 4, 5 and 6, then I may be giving away the ones I can't use. Stay tuned You know...it would be cheaper just to get a sample pack (which has around 100 wicks total) and test them out, instead of getting 300. Duh! Sorry, my mind is on the holiday already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 You could always call them and ask if you could get a sampling of each of the wicks you want to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I use soy and the LX12, doesn't bend as much as the CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I use 1343 and like LX-12. Thanks to another member on here.(she will know who she is)Hey is that me by any chance? I love LX for containers and votives, have tested LX10's to LX30's. They will get a mushroom after a few hours, but nothing like zinc. Still like flat braid in my pillars.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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