Gbhunter Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) What duration should be the Max that you burn a palm pillar before giving it a break 3 hours is what I heard but is there even a time? I know jar candles you should since the glass will get hot. You let it cool down for 30 min and re light but do palm pillars have something like this too. Edited February 8, 2012 by Gbhunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I do the same for my pillars however the regular person does not go by those rules so I usually power burn to see what will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I at least get a full melt pool on the first burn. If the container or pillar is 3" in diameter, then at least 3 hours for the first time. I usually go longer on my burns if I'm going to be home all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I let my palm pillars in a Libby glass burn all day. Twelve hrs is perfect. That's why I love palm!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannie Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I let mine burn for only three hours. Because it start to drip after that. maybe I am suing the wrong wick. I use RRD 40 for a 3inch wide palm pillar.PS how do you attach pictures on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I design mine based on 1 inch of candle diameter per hour of burn time. I allow the candle to COMPLETELY cool before relighting - takes a couple of hours usually. Once I have the results I want, I powerburn to make sure I don't need to tweak the wicking somewhat. At home, I am a self-confessed, hopeless powerburner, Palm wax has a nice, slow burn that holds up well to powerburning, as Carole pointed out.how do you attach pictures on here? Scoll down slightly and click "Go Advanced." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannie Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here is the picture of my palm candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Congrats, Mannie!! You figured out how to post pics!! Since you are using photobucket, you can copy the code that is labeled "img code" and paste it into your post wherever you want the image to appear! Your pillar is a lovely color! It pays to burn palm wax candles in a shallow bowl since when they drip or blow out, they can make quite a mess. Because palm wax burns straight down then out, it takes several sessions before the outside shell will thin. If you wish to leave a shell, keep the heat centered as the candle burns down so it will not burn lopsided or blow out the side. For a 3" pillar, I use a CDN 10 or 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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