KJohnson Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 hmmmI made this 4x4 pillar with 4045H 3tsp stearic 1oz pp Peaks Sugar Cookie FO and I twisted a 36 flat plyI posted some pictures with burn times..does this look like its burning OK?I think that it is but here it is 10:30 and I wanna blow it out and call it a day...but I dont want to if it going to mess up the rest of the burn.After I poured this I realized I should have added color to see the rustic "ness" of it...Any suggestions? Thanks!I added a picture after 4....4 hours burns this is what it looks like....but the flame gets like a torch.Any suggestions? I cant imagine putting alarger wick in this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 It's looking good however you need to at least give it 4 hours burn time before you blow it out. I've blown them out before burning long enough and it does effect the burn or at least it did on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 IMO 36 ply won't come close for a 4" with the 4045H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJohnson Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 IMO 36 ply won't come close for a 4" with the 4045H Ohhh darn...any idea what will come close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Try some 60 ply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJohnson Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 ty ty will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 If it does not burn long enough it will tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 And if you need some 60, I'm pretty sure I have some. Candle is pretty though. Pillars are fun to make, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJohnson Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 YESSSSS they are tough...Im having a hell of a time.Ok with this 36 the flame gets oooo big...I will take another picture and show you..I would love to get some 60 from ya Scented.I didnt see any 60 listed on Peaks site I better go look again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Candlewic carries 60 ply too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I think you've still got way too much of a rim on that candle. If you go up to a larger size you will consume much more of the wax so that you can hug it and then it will continue to curl in on itself and burn down beautifully. As far as the torch is concerned, are you trimming the wick periodically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiaII Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I think you've still got way too much of a rim on that candle. If you go up to a larger size you will consume much more of the wax so that you can hug it and then it will continue to curl in on itself and burn down beautifully. As far as the torch is concerned, are you trimming the wick periodically?Will somebody please tell me what hugging a pillar is? I have never made pillars but everytime I see that expression I wonder what it means. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Basically it means to gently turn/push the edges of the pillar candle in with your fingers toward the flame. This is done while the candle is burning and the wax is relatively soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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