all4mymarine Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I have read where people generally use HTP-83 and above wicks in the 8oz jelly jars using soy wax. This just blows my mind that a wick this big works well in that jar. Even on the ngiwax.com site it recommends starting with a 104-105 wick for a 2-3 inch diameter container and the 8oz jelly jars are 2.75.I started testing (CB-135) with a recommended HTP-104 and it was WAY too hot. I went down till I got to the HTP-73 and it seems perfect and that's what I've used now for every scent I've tried so far.Would the brand of soy wax cause such a big difference in wick size in the same jar?? I'm just curious.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 With the 8 oz jelly I use 73 to 93 depending on FO using the CB-135. I think you've got something regarding the different types of soy wax - and that may be why some of the wick recommendation charts give a range of up to 6 sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 When I used KY125 and jelly jars i used the HTP104 and it was perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecandlesupply Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I agree, it depends on the type of soy wax. With 100% Soy 415 in an 8oz Jelly I use a 105 or 126. Some scents are thicker than others as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4mymarine Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Ooookay...gotcha. I kinda figured it had to do with wax. But now especially seeing someone who uses the same wax and same wicks, it's pretty obvious. I thought maybe it was me who was missing something and maybe using too small wicks for some reason but they do seem to always work nicely I'm considering trying out a different wax (in addition to what I'm already using, just for fun) so it looks like I'll definitely have to test wicks again.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4mymarine Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 With the 8 oz jelly I use 73 to 93 depending on FO using the CB-135. I think you've got something regarding the different types of soy wax - and that may be why some of the wick recommendation charts give a range of up to 6 sizes.But you know, I was just thinking, the recommendation of wicks came from the makers of the wax we use! I know it's just a starting point, but to recommend a HTP 104-105 wick for a 2-3 inch diameter jar is crazy...at least for CB-135. For someone starting out, they may not know that it's just a "starting point" and think that's the wick they should use because that's what the wax maker's chart said.Oh well, it's just something I had noticed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLynne Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I use 464 and HTP 105. I tried 83 when I was testing and didn't get a full melt pool out of it. 105 works good with most of my fragrances. I am testing ECO 10 in my 12 oz jars now because that is what the wholesaler closest to me sells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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