ladysj Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Any suggestions on a wick size for this wax in votives? Candle Science recommends an LX 18 but I don't have any LX wicks that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 LX do work best but CD 4 or 5 works good to- I add 135 to mine so sometimes the glass gets to hot but maybe straight PB it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 LX 18 seems big for that I use PB in votives and IIRC use an LX14. It can get pretty hot at a 14. Can't imagine an 18... Maybe they retested with a new batch of wax since I purchased mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 LX do work best but CD 4 or 5 works good to- I add 135 to mine so sometimes the glass gets to hot but maybe straight PB it will be fineThank you for your quick reply I have CD's that size will try those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 LX 18 seems big for that I use PB in votives and IIRC use an LX14. It can get pretty hot at a 14. Can't imagine an 18... Maybe they retested with a new batch of wax since I purchased mine?I agree- I never went that high- on your past recommendation of a 14 those worked perfect for me! I think 1 scent I had to go 16 and it was hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam1116 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Do most if you do a second pour with this wax for votives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Do most if you do a second pour with this wax for votives? I usually have to if I want them pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Do most if you do a second pour with this wax for votives?I did to make them not have a dip although the dip wasn't bad. I'm finding with this wax not much of a 2nd pour is required. With my pillars I could get by with not doing a 2nd but I do anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Yes I always do a second pour so they have the pretty lip around the top _ even though it's a PITA especially when the hand is a little heavy! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam1116 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 MoonshineIt sounds like you pour right to the top. Do you have any problems with them cracking around the tops when removing from the mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I'm not Moonshine lol but I usually pour a little less than the top & then top the off. I've found it works better that way for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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