ChandlerWicks Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 This is at the end of the 4th 3 hour burn. Glass Glow palm wax, CSN-14, 3" wide status jar. Flame looks small, but is actually 1" inch high. Hang-up is less then 1/2" thick. The flame is now 2" down into jar. Does it look like it's burning correctly? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looks under wicked to me but I don't make palm candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Severly underwicked! But when I wick up, burns up wax incredibly fast. Needs more curing, but couldn't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJCandlesCrafts Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 As you know, I'm having the opposite. I'm burning VERY fast, with a huge flame. After 2 hours:Still getting a little hang up on one side of the votive, which will clear up soon (based on this room and the draft I've been combating the last couple weeks). Palm, scented 1oz pp, melted 220, poured 190, cured 6 days. Going to wick down a size and test some more - getting some shroomage and afterglow too :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradia Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 test test test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Big difference. Is the jar too hot? I think that might be the right wick you're using. MP looks good for the 2 hour burn in a votive, not too deep. Flame is high, but if that article is true, with more curing that one will work. Hup on one side might be from not twisting wick, maybe? Are you using CSN wicks? I haven't gotten any mushs or afterglow. My votives looked like yours but with inch deep MPs & hot, hot jars. After I read the article & tried again, they were perfect. In my candle above, I'm trying to leave a shell all the way down. As you know, I'm having the opposite. I'm burning VERY fast, with a huge flame. After 2 hours:[ATTACH=CONFIG]24719[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]24718[/ATTACH]Still getting a little hang up on one side of the votive, which will clear up soon (based on this room and the draft I've been combating the last couple weeks). Palm, scented 1oz pp, melted 220, poured 190, cured 6 days. Going to wick down a size and test some more - getting some shroomage and afterglow too :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) May I ask what article you are referring to? I'm having nightmares trying to wick my glass glow & how long do you let them cure? Edited August 23, 2012 by ladysj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Of course LadySJ. http://www.esscentiallycandles.com/making-palm-wax-candles-7-things-you-should-know/ We need Stella1952!!!!!!!! May I ask what article you are referring to? I'm having nightmares trying to wick my glass glow & how long do you let them cure? Edited August 23, 2012 by ChandlerWicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJCandlesCrafts Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Big difference. Is the jar too hot? I think that might be the right wick you're using. MP looks good for the 2 hour burn in a votive, not too deep. Flame is high, but if that article is true, with more curing that one will work. Hup on one side might be from not twisting wick, maybe? Are you using CSN wicks? I haven't gotten any mushs or afterglow. My votives looked like yours but with inch deep MPs & hot, hot jars. After I read the article & tried again, they were perfect. In my candle above, I'm trying to leave a shell all the way down.I'll have to get back to you on the wicks. Was a suggestion from the supplier and don't recall off the top of my head, but will get you the size/type.The glass is hot, but still manageable. The flame is dancing and I've got a draft in the very large room I'm in (at work).I made a total of 12 votives. 6 I gave away (they were for decorative purposes, so wasn't afraid of testing before giving them out). Burned one at about 36 hour cure, and this one's at about 6 days. I figure I have 4 left and will burn one every other week to test. Also, will pick up some smaller wicks and test the heck out of those too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Of course LadySJ. http://www.esscentiallycandles.com/making-palm-wax-candles-7-things-you-should-know/ We need Stella1952!!!!!!!!Thank you so very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Welcome! This is a pic of CSs frost palm wax, CSN-12. End of 1st 3 hour burn. Burned much smoother, MP is definitely wider. I'm wondering if the CSN-12 actually burns hotter then the CSN-14? Like CD-12 burns hotter then CD-14/ HTP126 burns hotter then HTP1212.Here's a wonderful thread also: Starburst Palm Testing Edited August 23, 2012 by ChandlerWicks Darn it, soap got put in by accident. I can't remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I can't really tell from your picture but it looks like an 8 ounce jelly jar. I am testing it with a CSN 12 & it's working good however, I have found with the palm wax the wick needs to be kept trimmed short. I may try going down to a CSN 11 once I order them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 No it's a 3" wide status jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) I think for the 1st 3 hour burn it looks good my problem was the wick curling & the glass getting way to hot on one side I mean blistering hot. May have to buy some status jars & try the CSN 12.Gorgeous soap BTW Edited August 24, 2012 by ladysj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 I didn't mean to stick that soap there. Oy Veigh! But thanks, I could only get part of a design before it froze up.Dollartree has the 12oz status. I'm wondering if it's burning so well only because it's frost palm instead of glass glow? In Top's thread that I posted the link to, one of the posts is about JJs. It's a long read, 12 pages but great info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]24721[/ATTACH]Welcome! This is a pic of CSs frost palm wax, CSN-12. End of 1st 3 hour burn. Burned much smoother, MP is definitely wider. I'm wondering if the CSN-12 actually burns hotter then the CSN-14? Like CD-12 burns hotter then CD-14/ HTP126 burns hotter then HTP1212.Here's a wonderful thread also: Starburst Palm TestingI don't think that CSN12 burns hotter. Is the candle in this pic made with the same FO as the first pic? It could be that the FO you are testing just needs a smaller wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks! Well Duh, I forgot one of the rules of FOs. Different FO & actually a higher %. It's on it's 2nd burn & doing so beautifully. The CSN-14 in the purple one makes extreme hot spots on jar. Can you tell me if the shell left is the normal size? Thanks TraceyI don't think that CSN12 burns hotter. Is the candle in this pic made with the same FO as the first pic? It could be that the FO you are testing just needs a smaller wick. Edited August 24, 2012 by ChandlerWicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 On the first picture? No. I think the shell is too big. I would go with a bigger wick for that one. On the second picture it looks good so far to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks for you help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 If you think the purple one burns too fast using a bigger wick maybe switch brands of wick. Sometimes I use LXs or RRDs if I can't get a good burn with the CSNs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 CSN-16 had a full MP in 1 1/2 hours. I'll try the other wicks, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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