Article: Wick Testing Coco Apricot / Ceda-Serica Wax & HPSP Wicks
Wick Testing Coco Apricot / Ceda-Serica Wax & HPSP Wicks
I'm currently testing Coco Apricot / Ceda Serica candle wax with HPSP candle wicks. I'm hoping that this will be helpful to some when narrowing down which wicks to use. Feel free to adjust based on your wax/vessel/fragrance oil combo. I'm using a vessel that's 3-1/8" inner diameter at the top, so if yours is smaller, you will want to wick down. It's best to test a couple wick sizes in a few wick series or brands to see what you like the best! Feel free to reach out to me anytime if you have any questions at all. I'm here to help.
About HPSP Wicks...
If you've found a combination that works for you, please feel free to share your results below.
Results
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. |
