Gypsyjen Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 I am still testing and trying out different types of wicks for my candles, and would like a good idea of what other people have tried and found success with. This is for containers only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 I think you should include CD wicks in your poll. I use them and not sure if they are cored or non cored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyjen Posted December 25, 2005 Author Share Posted December 25, 2005 Yeah, by the time I thought about it, it was too late. They are non-cored btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scentlady Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 I use hemp core wicks right now but always testing for something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 I use RRD's right now, but I also like the hemps. It seems though that they do not have as many sizes in the hemp. ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyjen Posted December 27, 2005 Author Share Posted December 27, 2005 I have tried HTP's, ECO, and cotton core so far. The HTP's are leaving too much hangup on the side of the container opposite the "bend", and in all of them if I wick to get a fmp I get mushrooms. I've ordered sample kits of RRD's and LX's to try those out, wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 At this moment I am testing (2) LX20's and (2) RRD40's in a 10 oz. ball jar with soy wax. The flame height stability is pretty much the same. These have been burning for 1 1/2 hours and the mushroom on the tops is exactly the same between the two. I was using a single HTP1212 previously and have to admit the mushroom was enormous. I am also testing a single ECO8 and a CD16 in the same jar with the same wax. The melt pool on both jars are neck and neck. I'd have to say the pool is about 1/4" or smaller to the neck of the jar. Flame height is really good and there is absolutely no mushrooming on either one of these wicks. Now remember, this has only been about 1 1/2 hours. Tomorrow I will relight and do my power burn and continue with my findings. IMO, I think I'm gearing more to the CD16 and the ECO8. Will let you know tomorrow evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyjen Posted December 27, 2005 Author Share Posted December 27, 2005 Awesome!! Thanks so much for sharing the results of your testing. I look forward to reading more tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 You might also want to try some paper cored wicks. Those burn fairly hot, and sometimes you can get away with using a smaller wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjm Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I only use CD wicks right now. Love them!!Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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