Article: ParaSoy 5474 Wax & HTP Wicks
ParaSoy 5474 Wax & HTP Wicks
I'm currently testing the Titan Para-soy 5474 candle wax with HTP 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 the Libbey straight sided vessel (2917) 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 HTP Wicks...
The HTP wick is flat braided in design, but with thin paper filaments intertwined. The result is a cleaner-burning, self-trimming wick with additional structural strength, controlled curling, and a hotter, more efficient flame. Combined with our high melt wax coating, the HTP wick is an excellent alternative in hard to burn application and is a good all-around choice for vegetable wax candles that require hotter burn conditions.
I'm using a 3-1/8" jar and the wicks I'm using are HTP 41 (double wick) and HTP 105 (single wick). I will allow it to cure for 2 weeks before testing. 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 + Videos
| Wax Type | Wicks | Results |
| 5474 | Htp 41 | I'm about half way through this one and thinking I might have to wick up to the Htp 52. We will see...see videos below. I've been burning this for a few days now and I definitely want to test the Htp 52s in this. The Htp 41s might be too small. |
| 5474 | Htp 52 | I've been testing burning this and it's running a tad hot for these wicks. I would stick with the Htp 41s if you are planning to double wick, but feel free to test both. |
| 5474 | Htp 105 | Just getting started...see video below. I have this one burning but it might just be better double wicking in this vessel instead of single wicking. There is some hang up on the sides that still hasn't caught up yet. I've been testing burning these now for a few days and I'm pretty sure we need to double wick with this wax/vessel combo. |
| 5474 | Htp 104 | Curing |
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