Once the wick is wet they will not glow, but should before adding the wick. Not sure about hemp I haven't used it, you're not burning it on purpose are you? j/k
If your "smooth vape" is to light a hit. Raise the coil a bit to increase throat hit or remove a wrap or two to increase heat.
Just make sure to get the sterile cotton in a box, it keeps the store funk out of the cotton.
BTW Nice Sock monkey![]()
*bouncing up and down in her chair anxiously awaiting her own impending delivery on Friday*