What is the difference between HTP and CDN Wicks?

What is the difference between HTP and CDN Wicks?

High temperature paper wicks (HTP) are a blend of cotton and paper. CDN wicks work best with wax blends such as palm/soy or beeswax/soy candles. LCS wicks are fairly new, introduced to the candle making market by Luxury Candle Supplies. And finally, cotton wicks, which are purchased by the metre.

Are CD and CDN wicks the same?

CDN wicks were invented in Germany for use in stearic acid candles. They are the same size as corresponding CD wicks but they are soaked in a different finishing solution that helps to neutralize the acidic properties of natural candles.

What are CDN Wicks coated with?

point wax
Our CDN wicks are coated with a high melt point wax, which means the was will not melt off the wick when pouring your hotter temperature waxes, as can happen with wicks coated with vegetable wax. Ideal for use in container candles, votives and pillars.

Are CDN Wicks self trimming?

They have a softer burn (which is good for soy) and tend to curl slightly as they burn. They also have the useful property of self-trimming however, it is always good practice to trim them when required.

Are CDN wicks good?

CDN Stabilo KST wicks are considered as one of the best wicks in the candle industry. They are a flat braid wick made out of natural cotton fibres with a paper core for rigidity. CDN wicks are zinc and lead free and acid resistant.

Are HTP wicks discontinued?

The HTP Wick Series has been discontinued. We recommend the CD Wick Series or ECO Wick Series as an alternative.

What does CDN stand for?

content delivery network
A content delivery network (CDN) is a group of geographically distributed servers that speed up the delivery of web content by bringing it closer to where users are.

Are CDN Wicks good?

What are CDN Wicks?

CDN WICKS. CDN Wicks possess a flat braid style and are compatible with more types of wax than the HTP range. One of their main advantages is that they offer enhanced rigidity and burning properties for natural waxes and are also zinc-free.

What are CDN wicks?

What are CDN wicks good for?

CDN Wicks possess a flat braid style and are compatible with more types of wax than the HTP range. One of their main advantages is that they offer enhanced rigidity and burning properties for natural waxes and are also zinc-free.

Are CDN cotton wicks?

What’s the difference between 5-HTP and L-tryptophan?

On the other hand, 5-HTP is simply a stepping stone in the manufacturing of Serotonin and Melatonin. Without 5-HTP, it would be more difficult and long to manufacture Serotonin even if there is abundance of L-Tryptophan.

Which is better a HTP 73 or a CDN Wick?

The HTP 73 burns through the whole candle with a good flame and a good hot throw. Cold throw was perfect (commercial/industry standard). Taking it down to 10% with 25% paraffin compromised the cold throw but improved the hot throw (due to the paraffin). I could always try 8% but I’m afraid it will weaken the cold throw .

What kind of acting effects does 5-HTP have?

Many people find that 5-HTP has really fast and strong acting effects. The interesting thing about 5-HTP is that it is simply a modified version of L-tryptophan.

How is 5 HTP converted to serotonin in the body?

These include proteins, NAD/NADP, Tryptamine and Niacin (metabolites). However, 5-HTP is only used to produce serotonin and melatonin. Your body can convert L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP to serotonin in the liver and also in the brain.

What is the difference between HTP and CDN Wicks? High temperature paper wicks (HTP) are a blend of cotton and paper. CDN wicks work best with wax blends such as palm/soy or beeswax/soy candles. LCS wicks are fairly new, introduced to the candle making market by Luxury Candle Supplies. And finally, cotton wicks, which are…