Dana Mae Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 First of all making my first candle was FUN and I'm already addicted! What I want for Christmas are more supplies lol!Anyhow, test burning my first candle this am.Container: 8oz JJWax: 4627FO: CS Clean Cotton @ 6%Wick: ECO 6CS recommended an ECO2 for this size container (2.5-3") but that was too short (only a 4" wick) so I had the choice of picking an ECO4 or ECO6.EenyMenyMinyMoe I went with the ECO6.OMG does this smell good Burn at 2h: Almost all the way to the edge of the container, flame might be a little high? No smoking/sooting though. Question: What is the ideal flame size?Burn at 4h: Melt pool is good from what I've read on the searches (all the way to edge of container, about 1/2" deep (def no deeper than that).However, the flame was pretty high IMO and it was starting to smoke.The wick was curling down and had a very tiny mushroom on the end.So my questions are:1. is this dangerous to keep burning (after the cooldown and the test resumes? The wick is pretty short but I did trim it after it cooled down. I'd like to finish the burn cycle just to see how it does (and I enjoy the fragrance so much)!2. Is this already indicative of a too-large wick? I can size down to ECO4 and try another test. I bought a BUNCH of wicks so I also have other kinds to try if the ECO 4 doesn't work.Any other tips/pointers/suggestions? Am I proceding correctly? Yes, No?Thanks so muchDana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 When in doubt, test. Since you think the ECO 6 is OK but maybe a little big, you have to test the ECO 4 and compare. At that point I think you'll be able to figure out the best answer on your own.Having said that, what you've seen so far is what I usually see. ECO 4 is what I'd most often go with using this wax and jar diameter. ECO 6 can be good with some FOs or if you're really careful about trimming the wick before lighting, but it's pushing it a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Mae Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thanks Top, I think I just needed a little reassurance that I'm headed the right direction.I should have known, that if I picked ECO6 that I should use ECO4....just like when I am lost and feel like I should turn left, the correct way is turn right! Anyhow just poured a few more testers with same stuff just different wicks, and will re-test tomorrow.Fun!Thanks,Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 You're doing great. Glad you're enjoying it.Even if you had picked ECO 4, it would have been a good idea to test ECO 6 just to see. The more you try things, the more you learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 If you decide to use the eco's BCN carries the 6" length in all sizes...I was frustrated with other suppliers because so often they only had the 1, 2 and 4 in the shorter sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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