Article: Wick Testing Coco Apricot / Ceda-Serica Wax & HPSP Wicks
Wick Testing Coco Apricot / Ceda-Serica Wax & HPSP Wicks
About HPSP Wicks...
Constructed of specially treated cotton, Special High-Performance Flat Wicks by São Vitor are often used in container candles, pillars, tapers, decorative, votives, and tealight candles because it minimizes soot. HPSP candle wicks feature a long strand and tight braids to inhibit carbon deposit and afterglow. These are designed to use in coconut blended waxes.
- Constructed from long strand, tight braid, and specially treated cotton.
- Designed to be used in container candles, pillars, tapers, decorative, votives, and tealight candles.
- Engineered to minimize soot and inhibit carbon deposit and afterglow.
If you've found a combination that works for you, please feel free to share your results below.
Results
Wax Type | Vessel Size | Wicks | Fragrance Load | Results |
Ceda | 3-1/8" | HPSP 335 (48) | 9% | Currently testing. I'm over half way through the candle and this one is looking really good so far. ** There's a very very small amount of film starting to form along the rim. I might try the next smallest size to test. But overall this one looks really good. |
Ceda | 3-1/8" | HPSP 331 (51) | 9% | Currently testing. I'm over half way through the candle and this one is looking pretty good so far. ** There's a bit of soot starting to form along the rim of the vessel. |
Ceda | 3-1/8" | HPSP 300 (54) | 9% |
Currently testing. I'm over half way through the candle and there's some soot forming along the rim of the vessel. |
Ceda | 3-1/8" | HPSP 272 (57) | 9% | Currently testing. I'm over half way through the candle and there's some soot forming along the rim of the vessel. |
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