Trappeur Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 On a 22 oz and 28 oz apothecary jar whatsize wicks would you suggest for a starting point? I would prefer to use 1 wick but I'd also appreciate info on double wicking also. I use Cargil c-3I use htp wicks so could you advise on the htp please... Thanks. Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentsandMore Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I do not use this wax or jars so I cannot help you there. What I would do first is search on this board then if you don't find your answer contact your supplier of the wax and ask them what type of wick and size they would suggest. I have never been able to wick a container that is 3" or wider with one wick. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 If you are just starting out, is there some reason why you settled on such large containers? Big apothecary jars give folks fits trying to wick them properly with nearly ANY wick! I like CDNs (Stabilo KSTs) for C3 and the other veggie waxes I use. Searching the forum helps locate lots of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hello Stella,Thankyou for responding to my post. I've been making candles since last August and sell them in my store only in the larger container - the 24oz. I don't make the small ones or even medium size ones...They just sell so great for me the larger ones and I've kept it to that...I use the 24oz. keepsake jar with a rust lid and they do beautifully for me with an htp 126 wick. I'm just looking at the possibility of trying another style jar of which I've ordered different samples of jars and just needed a starting point of a wick. My store is a very rustic adirondack home furnishings store and I have also ordered a dozen of the 16 oz paint cans with lids and handle of which I'm going to try to rust them (lol...if I can). I think they would be a very nice addition to my store and very different. I'm always looking for something different and unique to carry so that is the reason for my post for help in wick sizes. Thanks!Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 My store is a very rustic adirondack home furnishings storeI sure do like that kind of stuff - do you have a website? I love to drool on my keyboard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hey Stella! No not yet....I make a lot of custom furnishings, mirrors, cornice boards, etc out of birch bark, pinecones, acorns, and antler. I could put up some pictures here on this site if that is allowed probably in the off topic area...Learning to navigate around here! lol Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 I sure do like that kind of stuff - do you have a website? I love to drool on my keyboard...LMAO! So you drool too? lolTrappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 ... and worse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I have had to double wick this jar and wax combo. I used two HTP 83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I dont think anyone has wicked a jar that size with one wick and soy wax.Good luck....tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 GB 464 and CD 22's are as close as I've gotten to single wicking a large Apothecary. There is NO WAY it would work with C-3... the melt point is way higher than with 464. You will get streaks of sooting in the wax with HTPs and that wax in a large container too... adds a funny burned smell.-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiepql Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I can't speak for the C3, but in my soy/BW blend I single wick with an LX30. It works great for most FO, the heavier FO it can leave some hang up on one side but only if the wick goes off center and even then not enough for me to double wick, customers don't complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thanks everyone so far....Carrie I believe last year I was trying out this jar(can't remember) and I think I tried 2 83's and they were too hot for the jar....But I'll try again....Thankyou for giving me a starting point...Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scenicdriver Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hey Trapp, what are you doing over here? Good luck at single wicking that jar, girl. I don't do anything quite that large and still have to double wick any apoth I do over 16oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hi Scenic!Ok, I'm stumped! lol Whats your other code name? :wave: Trapp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scenicdriver Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hey Trapp, I use "soapdish", but I don't post that often over there, just seen you around. Let me know if you get that apoth wicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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