Is this 100% cotton? has it been treated with a chemical ? what size container is this best in? what size wick is best when making tallow candles?
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I truly do not know the answers, but can only give my opinion. Label says: SQ-75-4, #4 Square Braided Wicking per 75 ft., R10-9-23. It appears to be 100% cotton. It is white, so I would not be surprised if it has been bleached at some point, but cotton is white, so maybe not. It does not have any chemical feel or smell. It is a large wick. I recycle candles--paraffin, beeswax, and soy. Perhaps tallow is like beeswax...? In that case it is a good wick for a 3" plus container or large pillar. This wick I have had to trim short to control the flame. I recommend buying a cotton wick #4 from a craft store to try it before getting this 75ft roll. It is way too big for any dipped candles. I am using it only for the soy and beeswax in about 3" containers, and it is ok--still keeping an eye on it. I have mostly paraffin wax, so I have not used it much. It has just been too big for any paraffin candle.
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I just bought it to add on top of candles and in an oil burner. It doesn't seem very potent to me, more subtle so I didn't need to dilute it. I did once google how to make homemade reed diffusers and got some good articles - if I remember correctly they suggested vodka or olive oil but try google that or hopefully someone else can help!
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Great question! I have used it in a spray bottle and the scent is still great. It was a one pint bottle with 20 drops added to the water. Make sure you shake it well before spraying. I have had no issues with this even after 2-3 months of sitting. Love it.
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Hi Jennifer; this product is what I started out using to make candles in my home. It's large enough to make one 3-inch diameter by 4-inch tall container candle at a time with a little room to spare, making it easier to pour without making a serious mess and possibly burning yourself. It works well for a single container candle or small lots of votives or tea lights.
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Make sure the wick is cut an inch longer than neccesary. I dip the wick into hot beeswax and let it dry. That way the wick is stiff and easier to deal with. Then, wrap one end around a skewer or pencil and lay the pencil on top of the jar. It holds the wick in the center of the jar. Then if you pour a little of the beeswax mix in the jar and let it cool you will have a base! Hopefully that wasn't too confusing. I Learned this from ''Diy natural's'' website and it worked well for me!
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Yes, it's 100% cotton. I hang it to dry because I don't want the painted circles to shrink but it's probably not necessary. It has a nice factory finish so was more resistant to grease before washing. So once washed, you have to keep washing it. But I expect this to remain my favorite cloth for many years, and that means it has to be easy to clean. I just throw it in with the whites, making sure it's not folded.
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I used 1oz per 1lb. of wax. Which is the normal amount for candlemaking. These oils suck. I will never buy scent from this company again. I only used 2 out of 4 of the pack because I didn't want to waste anymore jars, wicks,wax...
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I never use Bacteriostatic treatment in my humidifiers. I bought a bottle and read the label which said use gloves to handle. I certainly wouldn't want to be breathing that in especially since I purchased this for my kids room who were infants at the time! I instead invested in a bottle of grapefruit seed extract (purchased on Amazon - Nutribiotic Gse Liquid Concentrate) which is a natural purifier. My wicks now last all winter long. I have never seen mold or mildew on them or in the reservoir by simply adding 10-12 drops every time I fill the tank. One bottle has lasted me 4 years and is still 1/3 full. I never use Bacteriostatic treatment in my humidifiers. I bought a bottle and read the label which said use gloves to handle. I certainly wouldn't want to be breathing that in especially since I purchased this for my kids room who were infants at the time! I instead invested in a bottle of grapefruit seed extract (purchased on Amazon - Nutribiotic Gse Liquid Concentrate) which is a natural purifier. My wicks now last all winter long. I have never seen mold or mildew on them or in the reservoir by simply adding 10-12 drops every time I fill the tank. One bottle has lasted me 4 years and is... » Read More I never use Bacteriostatic treatment in my humidifiers. I bought a bottle and read the label which said use gloves to handle. I certainly wouldn't want to be breathing that in especially since I purchased this for my kids room who were infants at the time! I instead invested in a bottle of grapefruit seed extract (purchased on Amazon - Nutribiotic Gse Liquid Concentrate) which is a natural purifier. My wicks now last all winter long. I have never seen mold or mildew on them or in the reservoir by simply adding 10-12 drops every time I fill the tank. One bottle has lasted me 4 years and is still 1/3 full. « Show Less
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Hi Vicky, thanks for your inquiry.It is 100% cotton canvasIt Will shrink when washed and especially dried or hot water usedThese do have a seam.
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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.
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I used this wick for pure beeswax candles poured into 4oz quilted mason jars (http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4418846&KPID;=957278&kpid;=957278&pla;=pla_957278).They burn just fine. Just make sure that they are secured upright in place while the candle cools a bit, otherwise the wick flops over.
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Lisa, I haven't purchased this wax, but my guess is the melting point is 130 degrees, which is the dividing line between "low melting point" for containers and "high melting point" for pillars. You've probably found this out by now. You can add a hardener additive to make this work for pillar candles. $18 for 10lbs of wax is a little at the high end if you're going to be making any number of candles.
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I have done both, waxed and unwaxed. For larger candled either is fine. For votives, waxing is definitely the way to go. It extends burning time for the wick and allows the votive to melt evenly. I use both soy and beeswax and I find the same is true for both.
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I use Shout Advanced and let it sit on there for hours or overnight. Works well. Yes, it's a chemical... but in this case- I think it's worth it! Got red melted dye candle wax out of a vintage white table cloth!
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I read somewhere that some liquid might be left in the container because the wick doesn't go all the way down.Their website has a lot of informationfeliway.com
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I'm sensitive to most organic cotton and can't wear it if there's a smell. There was only a 'line dry' smell to it (I think it was line dried, literally), which I am sensitive to, but after sticking between a hand towel w/ a little of my detergent and water for a day, then doing it w/ plain water the next day, I had no problem and have been using it for 5 months now. :)
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Ive always wondered if "sealing" around the edges with a wax or something similar would work. Or does the majority evaporate from the wick? Im going to try it with mine and see how it works... will report back.