tucker Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 My daughter brought be an old candle jar. The one with the wire bale on it to close the lid. The jar is 4 inches square and the mouth is 3 3/8 wide. I have zinc core wicks here (tabed) and they are for 4 and 5 inch containers. Will one of these work for me????? Next, this jar is 3 inches high (fat little bugger) any ideas how much wax to use????Appreciate ALL input. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie130 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Sounds to me like you have a 16 oz. wire bail lid jar...that was the closest size I can think of that meets your description. Approximately 1 lb. of wax should do it in this container. As far as wicking, what type of wax do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Tucker, the way I do it,is to fill the jar with water,and pour the water in a measuring cup to find out how much wax I need.There's probley (sp?)a better way,but that's the way I do it. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 according to Peak's wick chart a 4-5" diam jar would take a 60Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 If you weigh the amount of water that fills the jar, that amount times .86 is the weight of wax you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 liquid ounces of water divided by 1.25 equals weighted ounces of wax 20/1.25=16edited that this is for paraffin...soy is different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 Hey Top. Using your method. It holds 17.5 oz of water times .86 equals 15.5 oz wax. Is that correct? Wax weighs more than water Or rather displaces more than water. Damn, I give up. If that works you've sure made my life a whole lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMommy Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 No advise on your question here -I just wanted to say that when I saw your question I "Stupid Dumb Question From A Silly Old Man" I just knew you had to have a great sense of humor:grin2: Good luck with your project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 Hey gang, thanks for all the responses to my question. Damn, it's gonna get easier every day, I just know it is. I'm still waiting to hear from TOP one more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 I've got a problem. I have two (count 'em) two conflicting methods of determining the ammount of wax to fill a given container, one from Georgia and the other from Top. HELP!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyB Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Hi Tucker,One method gives you Liquid measurement(Anna"s) and the other gives you a weight measurement (Top's). HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 The one you want to use is mine, since you are weighing the wax. Try it, you'll like it.Georgia is a bit off because her formula won't give you the weight you need. It would only be correct if you were measuring liquid wax in a measuring cup. LOL, there is always someone who steps in to ensure people stay confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 There is always someone who steps in to ensure people stay confused.And hopefully that person is me. LOL. I always fill my container (mould) with water then tip it into a measuring jug to see what the volume is then multiply that figure by 0.8 to get my wax weight. HTH (or not). Cliff, be a devil and just give it a go - you can always remelt (don't I know it) and pour again later (while your pink candle is cooling - tee hee!!) Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Hi Tucker,One method gives you Liquid measurement(Anna"s) and the other gives you a weight measurement (Top's). HTHActually, it doesn't give you the liquid measurement. It gives you the weight, converted from liquid volume. Tops reply stumped me for a bit. Then I finally noticed he said "weigh" the water. Usually using water, we think of fluid oz, not weight. It is curious though, that bit of difference. From fluid to weight would give 16 oz. From weight to weight, it's 15.5. I wonder if the fluid conversion was rounded off long ago in some far, far galaxy. Ohhh wait! It's the weight difference of the water, as well as the density difference between fluid wax and solid wax. Well pillar wax shrinks considerably when it solidifies. I wonder if the 16 oz solid wax/20 fluid oz liquid wax pertains to only pillars or containers. Have I really confused everyone yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 Hey TOP. I think I trust your method. "IT WORKS FOR ME". MOZZIE, when me and the wife drop in for coffee we will discuss this issue further among other things. I WILL GIVE YOURS A SHOT TOMORROW THOUGH. It's 8:55 pm Sunday here, just got home, gonna watch some funky movie at 9:00 so I ain't got time right now. I'll get back to y'all in the morning. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 It's 8:15 AM Monday morning and yes, "I am totally confused" altho I'm gonna stick with TOPS plan today and give it a try. I will however add a couple oz. for the repour. God bless ya all for you input. I will definitely post the results as they become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 There are never ever STUPID or DUMB questions AND you are NOT a silly OLD man!!!!! You are a wonderful person and this is why we have this Board,,to help each other and to support one another with what we do!!!!!!! Just had to tell you that!!!! WE love ya Tucker!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 BREANNA, thank you for the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Well, there are some dumb questions posed occasionally. Yours just doesn't fall in that catergory. Age is a state of mind and personally I like silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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