jennyjo Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I am currently working with J223 mixed with 10% soy to help level the tops...which works well. I am using CD wicks in the square masons. I am getting soot with a CD 10, but not a full melt pool after 3 burns. I originally started with a CD 12 and got a wicked throw, but was obviously too large. I had a deep melt pool. I love the wax and the HT, but I am not familiar with paraffin wax too much. Any suggestions on wicking to minimize the soot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) LX wicks work the best Edited March 6, 2010 by KristineG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennhalcyon Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 and I like the zincs in J223/464! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I use LX wicks in J223. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) I make a 50/50 parasoy blend using J223 and CB135 soy. For a 8 oz mason jar I use a 51z. In a 16 oz mason jar I use a 60z. I don't get any black soot buildup on the jars with this combo. But zincs are prone to mushrooming and need to be trimmed before each burn.I've gone with as low as a 70/30% parasoy blend without the soot buildup. With 25% or less soy I start seeing black soot accumulate around the neck of the jar. Edited March 6, 2010 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjo Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Any guesses on what size to start with on these jars? I have a few sizes of LX and zinc but I am not familiar with either. Thanks girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjo Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Sorry Candybee. I must have been typing as you were. Thanks for the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 LX sqaure mason maybe lx 14 or 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjo Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Thanks Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have great results with 51z in the 8oz mason as CandyBee also stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjo Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 sounds good...I'll give it a try. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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