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How To Make, Market
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by
Bill Binder of CANDLEWIC
www.candlewic.com
Other than perfecting
the appearance of your gel candles,
one of the most important tasks is selecting the proper wick
and assembly for the candle.
This process should
not be taken lightly for two reasons:
- Safety
of the candle
- Performance
of the candle
When evaluating
wick there are four important components to consider:
- The first is choosing
the wick core material. There is a vast selection
of wicks to choose from including zinc core, paper core,
cordless and even cotton core.
- The second component
is wick size, which is determined by the density
of the gel you are using and the diameter of the glass.
- The third component of
the wick assembly to consider would be the wick
base or the tab. The tab dimension consist of 2 factors:
the actual base and the neck height.
- The first number
signifies the base which can be 15 mm (about the
size of a dime) and 20 mm (size of a nickel).
- The second number
signifies the height of the neck (the part holding
the wick). The 15 mm and 20 mm tabs are available
with neck heights of 3 mm, 6 mm and 9 mm. The trend
for gel candles is always to place them with a 9 mm
neck.
- This neck height
assists in extinguishing the flame before it reaches
the bottom of the container.
- The final part of the
wick assembly is the wax coating used on the wick.
In most instances for gel candles the highest melt point
wick coating available is always desirable. We have formulated
a wick coating that has a 212° F melt point coating.
The coating helps to provide rigidity to the wick. This
helps to stabilize the wick when pouring the gel into
the container. Using the highest temperature wick coating
reduces the amount of clouding in the candle caused by
the wick, also.
To review, the
components to evaluate when choosing a wick for a gel candle
are wick core material, wick size, the size of the tab and
neck and the wax coating.
Popular wick
sizes for the gel candle include 44-32-18 zinc, 51-32-18
zinc and 60-44-18 zinc. We have also found the WEDO wick RRD
series to be very effective in gel candles.
The four criteria
for choosing the proper wick assemblies are extremely important
and it can not be emphasized enough that test burning should
be done on all candles before leaving your facility. Our
Technical Staff can provide assistance with selecting the
proper wick.
One of the features
we are most proud of on our web site is our "CUSTOM WICK
BUILDER". Using this feature gives all candle makers
the ability to choose the exact wick assembly they need for
their application, at no additional charge. In five easy steps
the custom wick builder allows the customer to select their
wick, base and coating for ordering standard wick assemblies.
The best feature of all is the price, we are the manufacturer
of the assemblies, offering the most competitive prices available.
As we say here
at Candlewic, "PAWAWAC", Pick A Wick Assembly
With A Click.
Gel Candle News©
Subscribers Free Wick Special: Try our Custom Wick
Builder in March: We are offering an additional 25% bonus
of free wick assemblies when using the Custom Wick Builder.
Order 1,000 wick assemblies and receive 250 Free, for a total
of 1,250 wick assemblies. Order 10,000 wick assemblies and
receive 2,500 Free, for a total of 12,500 wick assemblies.
Full details at http://www.candlewic.com/Store/WickBuilder.asp
That's it for
this edition, LET'S POUR,
or should we say LET'S PAWAWAC!
So, until next
time,
LET's POUR.
http://www.candlewic.com
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Editor's Note: This information is designed to provide competent and reliable information regarding the subject matter covered at the time it was published. However, updates to the topic and its industry is ongoing and it is up to you to educate yourself about current procedures regarding this topic. It is up to YOU the candle maker
to TEST TEST TEST each design or procedure prior to distribution
as sales or gifts. It is up to you to contact your Supplier and ask questions about updated procedures, design tips and products.
This information is provided with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, financial, or other professional advice. Laws and practices often vary from state to state and if legal or other expert assistance is required, the services of a professional should be sought. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any liability that is incurred from the use or application of the contents of this publication / website.
Gel
candles may resemble a beverage or food product. All pictures
and references are "non-edible"
items made of nonfood (wax, glass, etc.) components. Be
certain that you understand the steps and precautions in making
any gel candle design and in using the gel candles. Failure
to follow instructions could result in fire, injury or smoke
damage. If you have any questions contact your Supplier.
It is not recommend to use
flammable items, dead sea creatures, or real food items in
gel candles. It is recommended that you double glass your designs, with the wick and gel in the inner glass, away from the design and gel in the outer glass. It is up to the designer to ensure that the design is safe for
the end user. You/Designer should provide instructional warnings to
end user, especially to not leave any burning candle unattended.
Never leave a burning candle unattended. This material is NOT intended to be used by or made by children under 18 years of age without close adult supervision. Keep
all candles (gel, soy, wax) away from children. Anyone
younger than 18 years of age needs adult supervision to make
or handle Gel Candles. safety
Burn candle only on a stable, heat-resistant surface
for no more than four hours at a time. If flame gets too large
or exposed wick is greater than 1/4 inch, extinguish flame and
trim wick. Keep away from drafts and flammable material. Do
not allow matches or wick trimmings to fall into melt pool.
Never burn the last half of a candle. Do not move while burning
or if gel is still hot. Keep wick centered and trimmed to 1/4 inch to prevent smoke
and soot buildup. Do not extinquish gel with water -- if possible smother the flame, or use baking soda for small flames, or a fire extrinquisher.
Get updated information about the gel from Penreco, Before
lighting any candle (gel or wax) review safety precautions here. If you
have any questions contact your Supplier; if you are the end
user contact your Gel Candle Maker.
The opinions expressed
by the authors and advertisers are not necessarily those of
this website, corporate directors, officers and employees; nor is website endorsing any product or company, nor is it responsible for any information presented herein. Disclaimer. |
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