glowworm Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I have a new 5x5.5" triple wicked pillar mold I am going to try today and was hoping to get some suggestions on wicking it. I have never done a pillar this big before so I'm a little nervous about screwing it up and wasting all that wax. Forgot to mention that I'm using 4625 for this one with 6% frag. load. TIA:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I use zincs - would start with 51's - but that's just me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowworm Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Well that was fast ksranch....thank you I'm never quite sure when doing multiple wicks how to determine a starting point. I tried takjng the diameter of the mold and dividing it by 3 to give me an idea of the area each wick would need to cover but that didn't look right because if I went by that I would need to start around the size needed for a votive LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Interesting project. Are you going for a shell or total consumption? My largest so far is a 4" but I single wicked that. Please post some pictures when it's done and when it's burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowworm Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Interesting project. Are you going for a shell or total consumption? My largest so far is a 4" but I single wicked that. Please post some pictures when it's done and when it's burning.Will do! I just got this mold from bcn because they are 20% right now so thought it might be fun. I am hoping to get it wicked to burn down like my regular single wicked parrafin pillars. So far I am having great results wicking this wax with lxs. I am very happy with the hot and cold throw and I love the pliability of it...it burns down so nice with minimal to no hugging required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yes, I love 4625 too, just made a pillar with IGI's 1274 mottling wax and hope it burns the same way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowworm Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 I have used that wax in the past and it is very nice too. I think the ht/ct is a little better with the 4625 but the 1274 allows you to create so many different looks that you can't get with the other. So many waxes, so little time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I use 1274 too, most FO's I can still use 51 in a 3" but hugging is definately required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I use 1274 too, most FO's I can still use 51 in a 3" but hugging is definately required.I find that a twisted LX-22 works great with 4625 with minimal hugging, hoping the same is true with 1274. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I have used that wax in the past and it is very nice too. I think the ht/ct is a little better with the 4625 but the 1274 allows you to create so many different looks that you can't get with the other. So many waxes, so little time If you want to improve your ht/ct in 1274 try Polyboost 150 - it will allow you to use more FO without it sweating ((TY PAM!)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) If you want to improve your ht/ct in 1274 try Polyboost 150 - it will allow you to use more FO without it sweating ((TY PAM!))Anyone have pictures of double or triple wicked pillars, this is starting to interest me.But now that I think of it, I'm not sure how to wick such a beast. Guess I would need a different mold. Edited February 14, 2012 by rjdaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowworm Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Anyone have pictures of double or triple wicked pillars, this is starting to interest me.But now that I think of it, I'm not sure how to wick such a beast. Guess I would need a different mold.The only one I have ever seen/had was from partylite (I think) years ago and it was so neat. That's why when I saw the molds on sale I couldn't resist. But now to make a decision as far as wicks...I'm leaning towards lxs just because I have experience with them in this wax but still unsure what size to start with. Didn't have time today but hoping to get to it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) 4625 is the first pillar wax that I started out with and I have made a candle using the same type mold. I made the 6x6 3 wick candles. I used 6-1/2 - 7 lbs of wax to fill up that mold and do my second pour. I used the 30 ply wicking for it. They make quite an impression. We want to see a pic when you are done! Edited February 16, 2012 by puma52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertgibbens Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would suggest using wick pins fed from the bottom of the mold. That way there is a conduit in the candle for you to try several wick combinations. If your first try is not right, cut the candle with a saw (below the burn), replace with smaller or larger wicks, and try again. Cut again if necessary. This prevents wasting the wax when a permanent wick is used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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