joyofsoycandle Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I just got a box of samples from Wick It. I was wondering where you would all tell me to start testing at. I have never tried these types of wicks before. They are the premier series wicks. The sheet it comes with states like 8 different sizes for my container size, and so I was wondering if you could please let me know where I should start for an 8 ounce jelly jar, standard size mouth. My votives are doing well but want to check these wicks with the votives also just to see how they differ from the lx's. Any idea where to start for votives? Its the ky votive pillar wax, I am now using about 8-9% FO and no dye. Thanks!Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmarcha Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 What is the diameter of your jelly jar? I don't use them, so I have no idea. I have been testing the premier wicks, on and off, for a while now, so I can probably give you a starting wick, if I knew the diameter of the jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyofsoycandle Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 the jar is approximately 2 3/4 inches and im using ky puresoy in the jars. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Try 765, they are a little too small for my square mason. I haven't had a chance to test lately but I do like the way this wick burns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmarcha Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I would start with a 770, or a 775 and go from there using the puresoy. I used the 770 in a 3" and it was just a tad to cool. HTHEdited to say: I was using no color, a tad of palm stearic, and 8.5% fragrance load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyofsoycandle Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 thank you for your help!! :highfive: oh also, the recommendations they gave me from wick it were waaay to small, i wonder if he was thinking for paraffin? He said a 740 or 45. So for votives would you say about a 725 or 730 or do you think those are too big? lx 12 & 14 works for me now but wanted to try these and see how different they are also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I have been testing with these wicks quite a bit lately. I find the 765 does good in most of my jelly jars. For votives I find 740 does best. And then of course for lighter or heavier FO's I go up or down one. I do use color, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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