catheford Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hello everyone -- first I'd like to say that I have learned SOO much from reading here for the last month. Thanks for your input.I poured my first candles yesterday and lit up today with disappointing results.Details:ecosoya advanced8 oz tin (6 oz wax)3" diameter1 oz fo/1 lb wax (Asian Amber -- CS)no colorLX 22 (as suggested by candlescience)1st burn test has been for 2.5 + hours -- and have a melt pool approx 2.25 inches - BUT the problem is the flame is so small (like dying any second)! Also--hot throw is not so good--although I didn't wait for it to "cure" I was testing the wickSo --I'm assuming -- need larger wick? I read an older post (with lots of pics) of 3" jelly jar and they used LX 30. That's a big difference.Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Welcome to the board!!When I was using straight CBA I tried the LX wicks and did not like the way they burned. I had the same issue. They also didn't do much for the throw. I ended up using CD wicks with very good results.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I didnt like the LX wicks either although I dont use your wax. I would recommend trying CD or CDN wicks. Do a search and just put in CDN and you will get plenty of info.tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 You can use the other wick types that people are suggesting (ECO could be added to the list), but if you happen to have LX 24 lying around I think it would be worth a try. A larger wick could solve your problem, plus usually sizes LX 24 and up are specially treated to burn better with certain kinds of wax and fragrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I don't use your wax, but I do use LX wicks and in 8 oz. tins I double wicked them for a great burn and good throw. You may be able to use one wick in your wax, but you definately need to wick up. On the down side, you are using Asian Amber FO and all amber scents I have used need much larger wicks as they are difficult to burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I use lx 26 in my 8 oz tins. I have found that with the wick guide on candlescience, I need to go up 2 sizes. This is with soy and palm wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catheford Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks for the responses. I put the dud candle in the oven, melted it down and repoured into a 2.5" votive that I had -- same wick LX 22.Full melt pool in 1 hour, but in 2 hours--the flame is so small it is drowning! Just don't get it. As mentioned above -- someone else uses an LX 24 in 3" -- I thought I'd get a better response from the smaller container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bthouse Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I wonder if this scent is maybe the problem......I love the Asian Amber but with a couple of different waxes, jars and wicks I still get a small flame.Anyone had success with this scent in any of the soy waxes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeebean Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I use the lx 24 in a 3" container with no problem. I just switched to cb135 due to the cba didn't have much hot scent throw. I still am using the lx wicks though but just ordered cnd and rrd. I burn the rrd 50 in my 3" mason jars with all coffee scents other wise they drown out. If I have lighter colors I use the lx 24 in the same jars, but I have never used the scent your using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Coffeebean, have you tried the RRD 47 in pint mason jars? I'm wondering if there is much of a difference between an RRD 47 and an RRD 50. Thanks........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeebean Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 No I didn't try that one yet jps, but the 50 works best for my coffee scents. I just oredered some new sizes in the rrd and the cdns so I'll be testing them this week. I can let you know more results then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiepql Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I agree with Chris R, those amber type scents have been touch and go wick wise, I find too - I have to wick up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I look forward to you're results Coffeebean. I'm /we're (my wife and I) are new at this so we're trying to absord all we can. So far we're buying all our products from Peak's. They've been really helpful to a "newbie" like us. Thanks...................Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Try a CDN 12... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 On the down side, you are using Asian Amber FO and all amber scents I have used need much larger wicks as they are difficult to burn. agreed, the FO you are using is difficult to burn, try testing with a different FO until you get the wicking down for this container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I had to go up 2 sizes as well with Asian Amber. It's a bugger, but it smells great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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