wicking 415 in 8oz square mason

[icecold]

I think I am going back to 415 wax. Been using 464 for a while and the scent throw is not as good. I think I used Eco 12 in my masons with the 415. Any suggestions?

[jeanie353]

I think I am going back to 415 wax. Been using 464 for a while and the scent throw is not as good. I think I used Eco 12 in my masons with the 415. Any suggestions?

I've got an Eco 12 in a 16 oz apothecary testing now. Its 3 5/8" wide. Is on the 2nd burn. Looks like it may reach full MP on next burn. Maybe that will help you judge.

I used .8 oz FO of CC and no dye.

[moonshine]

That jar with 415 CD10- CD14 or a CDN12 always works perfect for me depending on the FO- perfect burn perfect throw

I never tried Eco in this wax- I had zero luck with them in 464- 135- and PB

[ChandlerWicks]

What FO% do you use MoonShine? Thanks!

That jar with 415 CD10- CD14 or a CDN12 always works perfect for me depending on the FO- perfect burn perfect throw

I never tried Eco in this wax- I had zero luck with them in 464- 135- and PB

[JI]

I tried wicking a 4 inch apothecary jar (444 wax) with eco 12, 14 and 16 but to no avail. I had to keep two eco 10s. I do like eco wicks though. How big is your square mason?

[vberkesch]

I think I am going back to 415 wax. Been using 464 for a while and the scent throw is not as good. I think I used Eco 12 in my masons with the 415. Any suggestions?

I wick that wax in square masons with either an Eco 12 or cd 12 or 14. The Eco seems to burn hotter and is used with my stronger FO's

[moonshine]

What FO% do you use MoonShine? Thanks!

I use 1.5 ounces per pound- tried a few with less and didnt throw for me as good so rather than play with percentages that is what I always use- if I have a wick issue where it wants to drown out I will back down IF I think the scent is worth it

I had some issues with wicking when I was experimenting with additives and pour temps and tempering but I am pretty confident I worked out the kinks _ all my testers are doing great now!

[ChandlerWicks]

Thanks Moonshine! I know, when I go down from 8%, candles seem weak.

[HorseScentS]

Thanks Moonshine! I know, when I go down from 8%, candles seem weak.

Do you feel that way about 4627, too? Also, how do you do your 8%? I do it this way: 1.3 oz FO in 14.7 oz wax. That's per Alan's chart, but I forgot the other way of doing it.

[ChandlerWicks]

Yes with all waxes, I can smell all the waxes with 8%, 7% just seems weaker. I do 8% of whatever amt. I'm pouring. I need testers to make sure. I use this:

http://www.onlineconversion.com/percentcalc.htm

Then use this to convert to grams:

http://www.calculateme.com/Weight/Ounces/ToGrams.htm

[HorseScentS]

Yes with all waxes, I can smell all the waxes with 8%, 7% just seems weaker. I do 8% of whatever amt. I'm pouring. I need testers to make sure. I use this:

http://www.onlineconversion.com/percentcalc.htm

Then use this to convert to grams:

http://www.calculateme.com/Weight/Ounces/ToGrams.htm

I'm the same way, and I'm constantly amazed when people say they get a strong HT with less than 8%, so I'm glad to know it's not just me...I thought there was something wrong with my nose. But, what I'm wondering is, do you add 8% to 16 oz of wax? or do you subtract first, like this: 1.3 oz FO to 14.7 oz wax for a total of 16 oz.

Edited October 11, 2012 by HorsescentS

[ChandlerWicks]

I add 8% to 16oz of wax.

8% of 16 ozs is 1.28oz

1.28oz is equal to 36grams

Edited October 11, 2012 by ChandlerWicks

[HorseScentS]

I add 8% to 16oz of wax. 1st I use this:

What is % of

?

Answer:

Then this:

Ounces

1.28 Ounces = 36.287389600000004 Grams

So I would round down to 36 grams

Oh, okay, thank you! It really helps to know that because I think we all mean something different when we say 8% or 7% or whatever.

[ChandlerWicks]

Oh shoot, I deleted that because most of it wouldn't carry over. Sorry.

Oh, okay, thank you! It really helps to know that because I think we all mean something different when we say 8% or 7% or whatever.

[moonshine]

Yes with all waxes, I can smell all the waxes with 8%, 7% just seems weaker. I do 8% of whatever amt. I'm pouring. I need testers to make sure. I use this:

http://www.onlineconversion.com/percentcalc.htm

Then use this to convert to grams:

http://www.calculateme.com/Weight/Ounces/ToGrams.htm

1.5 ounces per pound is 8.57%...wouldn't it be easier on you to do it this way- I get a headache thinking about the conversions! LOL unless for some reason it doesn't work out for you to do 1 pound batches at a time- and a half percent more is not really that much difference- at least I don't think

[ChandlerWicks]

I've been pouring 2 oz votive jars for testing instead of wasting 8oz or more of wax. Then if the little jar has HT I make an 8oz version.

I'd be in trouble if these two conversion charts disappeared. LOL! I laminated big index cards with all the amts. I use so far.

I like using grams in case I make a mistake somehow. 1 or 2 extra grams is not so bad whereas if I screw up an oz.......

1.5 ounces per pound is 8.57%...wouldn't it be easier on you to do it this way- I get a headache thinking about the conversions! LOL unless for some reason it doesn't work out for you to do 1 pound batches at a time- and a half percent more is not really that much difference- at least I don't think

[ladysj]

I've been pouring 2 oz votive jars for testing instead of wasting 8oz or more of wax. Then if the little jar has HT I make an 8oz version.

I'd be in trouble if these two conversion charts disappeared. LOL! I laminated big index cards with all the amts. I use so far.

I like using grams in case I make a mistake somehow. 1 or 2 extra grams is not so bad whereas if I screw up an oz.......

I never thought about testing in smaller jars first it sure would save a lot of wax.

[ChandlerWicks]

It's NaturallyTru's idea, I just copied. It's great, you know right away if HT is going to happen. I bought the votive jars for 25cents a piece at a craft store.

Jeanie said she's been doing it for quite awhile. Such a wonderful method! Saves time & money.

Another plus: The little 1 oz samples go alot farther.

Edited October 11, 2012 by ChandlerWicks

[moonshine]

Gotcha- that makes total sense.... and I ordered votive holders to start doing this myself and kinda forgot about it- duh

so I guess I will be getting that headache after all figuring out my % FO..... crap

[ChandlerWicks]

It's really easy. As long as you know the FO% you want to use & the amount of wax, you're done.

8.57% FO of 2oz wax = 0.1714oz

Use this one: http://www.onlineconversion.com/percentcalc.htm

put 8.57% in 1st blank rectangle

put 2 in rectangle under the 1st & hit calculate.

Gotcha- that makes total sense.... and I ordered votive holders to start doing this myself and kinda forgot about it- duh

so I guess I will be getting that headache after all figuring out my % FO..... crap

Edited October 11, 2012 by ChandlerWicks

[jeanie353]

It's NaturallyTru's idea, I just copied. It's great, you know right away if HT is going to happen. I bought the votive jars for 25cents a piece at a craft store.

Jeanie said she's been doing it for quite awhile. Such a wonderful method! Saves time & money.

Another plus: The little 1 oz samples go alot farther.

Was afraid my allowance was going to get cut if I didn't cut back the amount of wax that was coming in this house :laugh2:

[Sharon in KY]

I use the CD12 with the square mason and I always twist the wick 3-4 times. Using 435 which is 415 with a little cotton seed. Also use 1.5 for most scents. Lately my candles are burning hotter, bigger mushroom, but it might just be the batch of wax.

[Lorelei]

I use CD 10 for most scents in this jar with 415 wax.