What is the best wick to use? Choosing the right wick seems to be the debate among chandlers.
Everyone seems to have their own preference of what they consider to be the "right" wick.
I have used all types of wicks and have spent a lot of money doing the research.
So I'm here to tell you this is the end in researching a ton of wicks...
save your money for more important stuff.
Now, what we have decided in wicks is with using the recommended wax.
Testing wicks, I would say is the most challenging in candle making.
This is usually where some people give up! But please don't be discouraged.
I read thread after thread on various forums and many people would discuss the wicks they were using to what soy wax.
For some of the posts, I found it difficult for several of us to have been using the same wick with the same soy wax but receiving different results in terms of burning.
Granted, you can receive different results when different variables are involved such as: additives, dye, fragrance percentage, etc.
But in the beginning stages of making candles you should not be adding any dye or fragrance oil to your wax until you have a more definitive choice of wick.
And this is where we ran into problems.
There were a few folks where we were using the same wick, same wax and no additives but we all received different results...
how can this be I ask? I came to the conclusion it was impossible and realized that some may have figured out what worked but of course didn't want to share it because this would allow others to be on the same level.
Some would consider it to be a company trade secret.
I have found the Eco series wicks to be the best when making soy candles.
I have tried HTP, Hemp and Zinc series.
I never recommend using wicks that have a metal core because you will ALWAYS experience mushrooming and poor burning qualities.
Here are some wicks to use: 5 oz.
Apothecary - Eco 6 16 oz.
Apothecary - Eco 4 or Eco 6 (Double wick) 2 oz.
Round Travel Tin - Eco 2 8 oz.
Madison - Eco 8 or Eco 10
Everyone seems to have their own preference of what they consider to be the "right" wick.
I have used all types of wicks and have spent a lot of money doing the research.
So I'm here to tell you this is the end in researching a ton of wicks...
save your money for more important stuff.
Now, what we have decided in wicks is with using the recommended wax.
Testing wicks, I would say is the most challenging in candle making.
This is usually where some people give up! But please don't be discouraged.
I read thread after thread on various forums and many people would discuss the wicks they were using to what soy wax.
For some of the posts, I found it difficult for several of us to have been using the same wick with the same soy wax but receiving different results in terms of burning.
Granted, you can receive different results when different variables are involved such as: additives, dye, fragrance percentage, etc.
But in the beginning stages of making candles you should not be adding any dye or fragrance oil to your wax until you have a more definitive choice of wick.
And this is where we ran into problems.
There were a few folks where we were using the same wick, same wax and no additives but we all received different results...
how can this be I ask? I came to the conclusion it was impossible and realized that some may have figured out what worked but of course didn't want to share it because this would allow others to be on the same level.
Some would consider it to be a company trade secret.
I have found the Eco series wicks to be the best when making soy candles.
I have tried HTP, Hemp and Zinc series.
I never recommend using wicks that have a metal core because you will ALWAYS experience mushrooming and poor burning qualities.
Here are some wicks to use: 5 oz.
Apothecary - Eco 6 16 oz.
Apothecary - Eco 4 or Eco 6 (Double wick) 2 oz.
Round Travel Tin - Eco 2 8 oz.
Madison - Eco 8 or Eco 10