Article: Coconut Soy Hybrid 51104 Wax by Titan Wax & CDN Wicks
Coconut Soy Hybrid 51104 Wax by Titan Wax & CDN Wicks
I'm currently testing Coconut Soy Hybrid 51104 Wax by Titan Wax candle wax with CDN 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 CDN wicks...
The CDN series features a flat braided cotton wick with a special paper filament to promote maximum and consistent capillary action while ensuring a wick trimming flame posture. The difference between CDN wicks and CD wicks is a subtle but vital one. The CDN / Stabilo KST curls less while the CD / Stabilo curls more. Overall, they tend to burn cooler then the CD wicks in most waxes. CDN wicks will curl at approximately a 30-degree angle. The CD wicks curl to a 90-degree angle. The lesser angle or curl of the CDN wick will result in a smaller melt pool or base.
I'm using a 3-1/8" jar and the wicks I'm using are CDN 12 (single wick). I'm using Pumpkin Souffle at 9% fragrance load. I will allow it to cure for 2 weeks before testing them. I will keep you updated! The other items I used when testing are the bowtie wick centering bars and our candle wick trimmers.
If you've found a combination that works for you, please feel free to share your results below.
Results
About CDN wicks...
The CDN series features a flat braided cotton wick with a special paper filament to promote maximum and consistent capillary action while ensuring a wick trimming flame posture. The difference between CDN wicks and CD wicks is a subtle but vital one. The CDN / Stabilo KST curls less while the CD / Stabilo curls more. Overall, they tend to burn cooler then the CD wicks in most waxes. CDN wicks will curl at approximately a 30-degree angle. The CD wicks curl to a 90-degree angle. The lesser angle or curl of the CDN wick will result in a smaller melt pool or base.
I'm using a 3-1/8" jar and the wicks I'm using are CDN 12 (single wick). I'm using Pumpkin Souffle at 9% fragrance load. I will allow it to cure for 2 weeks before testing them. I will keep you updated! The other items I used when testing are the bowtie wick centering bars and our candle wick trimmers.
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 |
| Coco Soy Hybrid 51104 | 3-1/8" @ Top, Tapers to 2.5" @ Bottom | CDN 7 | 9% Fresh Water + Aloe | Looking better, but I would like to test a CDN 6 for this wax/vessel/FO combo. I'm about 3/4 down and there's some soot starting to form along the rim of the vessel. Definitely needs a smaller wick. |
| Coco Soy Hybrid 51104 | 3-1/8" @ Top, Tapers to 2.5" @ Bottom | CDN 8 | 9% Fresh Water + Aloe | Still too much wick. There's a bit of soot along the rim of the vessel. |
| Coco Soy Hybrid 51104 | 3-1/8" @ Top, Tapers to 2.5" @ Bottom | CDN 12 | 9% Pumpkin Souffle | I tested this one and the CDN 12 is definitely too much wick. I will test some of the smaller sizes. |
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Coconut Soy Hybrid 51104 Wax & CD Wicks
I'm currently testing Coconut Soy Hybrid 51104 Wax by Titan Wax candle wax with CD candle wicks. I'm hoping that this will be helpful to some when narrowing down which wicks to use. Feel free to a...
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