robertgibbens Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Has anyone or is anyone using HTP wicks in their pillar candles? I will begin testing pillars soon using IGI 4625. I use HTP exclusively for my line of container candles. I have found they work best for me. I do see more melt initially on the "curl" (lay over) side of the candle (the side where the HTP wick bends over to) and less melt on the opposite side. This less melt easily burns down as the wax lowers into the container.I am wondering how the "less melt" side on the pillar will work as their is no extra container heat as the candle progresses. Maybe it's not a problem with pillars. Wondering if I need to switch to a "standing" wick instead of a "curling" wick. Any comments would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I use LX wicks with my pillars of 4625, never thought about using HTP, I should try that some time. Anyway, are your HTP wicks primed or raw/spool, if the are unprimed, have you tried twisting the wick so that it will rotate as it burns and the curl direction will change? In theory, this will direct that hot part of the flame at all of the candle as it burns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertgibbens Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have heard of twisting. I will give that a shot. As yet I have not tested my first pillar. Still wrapping up my container testing. But I am only a few weeks away from diving into pillars. I found the HTP wicks smoked and mushroomed less than the LX's, at least for my containers using 4630. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Funny, I am starting to test HTPs and LX wicks in 4630, just made a few for burning today. The ones with LX wicks that I tested so for did not mushroom or smoke if the wicks were trimmed. I agree that HTP might be a better choice. If you want to compare results give me a PM.The twisting really works for me with the pillars but you still have to turn the candle occasionally. I also use a long wick pin and add the wick after the pillar is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertgibbens Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 I use tabbed HTP wicks on my containers and plan on using them with my pillars as well. Dont think they will twist! They seem much easier to place using wick pins over spooled HTP's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Yes, you can't twist the premade tabbed wicks. How tall are the pillars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 you can't twist the premade tabbed wicksSure you can! I use pretabbed CDNs for both my containers and my pillars. They twist just fine. In pillars, I finish the bottom first, then secure the wick up top after twisting with a few well-placed drops of wax. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I use cotton core in my pillars and I don't twist them. Pillars do better I think with a concentric round pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertgibbens Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Yes, you can't twist the premade tabbed wicks. How tall are the pillars?The plan is for 3 and 6 inch tall pillars.Thanks Stella. I'll give twisting them a try. And I'll try cotton core to see if the concentric circle MP works better. Wait! Now I know why they call this "testing". Personally, I think they should call it "Son of a *i*ch!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 A concentric burn would be totally logical and the best solution; however, it depends on how this wick does with your particular wax. Let us know how it goes for you, Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I like square braid in my paraffin pillars. I'm using IGI1343 tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I use flat braid, usually 30 ply. I twist it too. But then, I like raw wicking for my pillars, as I wick the mold most times instead ofusing wick pins. For some reason I prefer a wicked mold pillar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I agree about the molded wick vs. the pin. My cotton core are mostly pre-tabbed and I just rip the tab off. I use the square braid for the palm pillars, though I haven't made any of those recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyGCC Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I use the square braided wick from candlewic. I have tried the WR 2004 and the WR 2006 for my pillars. They curl too. I will also try this twisting technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyGCC Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Try the twisting technique it has worked so far with my pillar candle. I have been making candles for years. I thought it was just the wicks I bought. Mine also curl to one side. Until I found your question and tried the twisting technique I thought it was the type of wick I was buying. Try it. I am very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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