Would this be a good wick to use for burning citronella oil in mason jars?
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I tried these for the same application and they didn't work well at all. I ended up buying 3/8" tiki torch wicks for my mason jar candles
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My understanding is that when you burn oils you just need something that will wick -- it doesn't take much. I've heard of folks pulling strings out of new mop-heads and using those for example. I lately read about a guy who used various food oils (eg olive), drew a string of some sort through a wine cork, and separated the cork from the lit end of the string with some aluminum foil. I don't have experience doing this myself, but from what I've read it sounds that it should work.
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I suppose for a short time you woul probably be fine. But it isn't the correct material for use with citrus oils. Directions don't say..
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It is 100% cotten so theoretically yes I am gonna be trying oil lamps with this soon once I have some small jars with extra lids so one lid can have the wick hole and one lid to seal it so I can throw it in my backpack.
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I think it would be close, as it is a large wick. I have used it on paraffin 3" candle pillars and about the same size soy candles. I also used it on a beeswax candle--pillar that I have only partially burned. (I recycle old candles...) It is too big for anything smaller--the flame gets too large. With your candle being in a container, I think you are more likely to get a complete burn, but I would go to craft store and try a smaller sample of large cotton wick first. I also do not burn my candles all the way down--I put them into recycle when they are 1/4"-1/2" from the bottom, or sooner if the wick is not a good match! ;) I think it would be close, as it is a large wick. I have used it on paraffin 3" candle pillars and about the same size soy candles. I also used it on a beeswax candle--pillar that I have only partially burned. (I recycle old candles...) It is too big for anything smaller--the flame gets too large. With your candle being in a container, I think you are more likely to get a complete burn, but I would go to craft store and try a smaller sample of large cotton wick first. I also do not burn my candles all the way down--I put them into recycle when they are 1/4"-1/2" from the... » Read More I think it would be close, as it is a large wick. I have used it on paraffin 3" candle pillars and about the same size soy candles. I also used it on a beeswax candle--pillar that I have only partially burned. (I recycle old candles...) It is too big for anything smaller--the flame gets too large. With your candle being in a container, I think you are more likely to get a complete burn, but I would go to craft store and try a smaller sample of large cotton wick first. I also do not burn my candles all the way down--I put them into recycle when they are 1/4"-1/2" from the bottom, or sooner if the wick is not a good match! ;) « Show Less
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I've not worked with paraffin wax so I cannot make a comparison to that....but with this wax, I have used a large mason jar (standard quart sized - about 4" x 6") 3 times now. On average I seem to get a little more than 3 days burn. Burning straight through. So I would guess that it is at least close to the same. However typically I use a 12 oz candy jar (about 3"x3") for my candles and that gives about 30 hours +/- 2 hours I'd say.
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Sounds like you need a specialty wick. 3/8" is the diameter of the wick you are looking for? It may be lantern wick you need.
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I use these bottles to spray hand sanitizer which I make that has essential oils. I believe it would work for you!
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You can use a 1/2" wick, it will still work, just a slightly smaller flame and a few less candlepower.
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Not that I know of. I used the aw500 wick in a common antique kerosene perfection heater. We have several glass and all metal perfection 525 with brass tanks. Wick worked in any of mine.
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Good Morning Crystal,I think i would work for a votive.This wick is slow burning and nice.
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I'm definitely not a pro candle maker so I don't know the technicalities of the wick but I can tell you that it worked very well for what I did with it: soy candles made in mugs. Seemed to burn very well and very clean and was easy to work with.
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Depending on size of glass container and heat of bee's wax you can use a hot glue gun to tack down the wick. I'm assuming the candle will remain in glass container when lit. Otherwise you're stuck with metal tab. I don't recommend using any wick with an internal wire stiffener as the metal vapors go into the air. Okay for large open areas; not so good for small rooms. Hope this helps, a craft shop might have more ideas.
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Its best used in a diffuser. I have a humidifier but it doesn't recommend using oils in it. The quooz lull diffuser works great with the oils. Good luck
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The wicks that I use in my oil lamps last very long...maybe replace it every other year depending on how much u burn
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I don't see why not I have used lavender essential oil and am currently using oil of thieves in mine, just be sure to fill with water to the line and then how ever many drops of oil you wish without being overpowering
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I Use This Product For Candle Making And Homemade DIY Products And Trust Me The Heat Gets Very High. I Would Expect You Would Have No Trouble...
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I've made 3" and 3 1/2" container size with these I don't think you can go smaller, when I've made larger candles, about 4"to 5" jars I've used three wicks to be sure of an even burn.