How to choose the correct size wick for your candle - Wick testing instructions
Вставка
- Опубліковано 26 гру 2018
- Learn how to find the right wick size for your new candle or jar. I will also show you how to conduct a candle burn test, so that you can make perfectly burning, professional candles.
You can get the best wicks for soy candle making at my website www.procandlesupply.com/colle...
It is very important that you do candle wick testing on any new soy candle that you make! You want to make sure that your new candle burns cleanly and evenly all the way to the bottom of your jar. This way you can sell your candles without customer complaints.
You should conduct and wick test / burn test any time you change any part of your candle. Example
Type of soy way
Candle dye type or amount of color used
Fragrance Oil or fragrance oil amount used
Candle Container size or type
Have fun with your DIY candle making and wick testing. I think that finding the right size wick for your candle is the most important part of candle making so please make sure you put the maximum amount of effort in this step and remember to take detailed notes in a journal that you can look back at. - Навчання та стиль
I'm just at the beginning of my candle making adventure. All I could think when I saw your tunnelling candle was that, darn, all those candles I bought over the years SUCKED cause they all did that.
A very informative and helpful video! Thank you so much! I've appreciated each of your videos.
I just same the same lol.....
Thank you. I’m still confused about wick size but your hair is beautiful!
Lol
Lmaoooo
Damn 😂
Thank you!!
Lol💯
Hi! Important question: how would an eco 14 create less of a melt pool than an eco 12? That doesn't make sense. .. since eco 14 is larger. I'd appreciate your answer. Thanks
lol, I thought making a candle would be quite easy ... alas, I have made the discovery there are some things I need to learn ... Thank you in advance for making this video *:)*
This was very easy to understand and simply put. Thank you!
My wife and I just started before we saw your video. We're glad we found you're site.thanks
Finally, a person who is empathic AND very detail focused. )
We appreciate these videos. 😊The mere fact you did a top view for measuring the jar diameters shows you (or your video crew) are empathic and considers others perspectives.
Thank you - very informative and straight to the point 💜
This is probably the best video about candle wicks. Thank you
I’m confused at how the 14 did worse as far as flame and pool compared to the 12
Thank you!! I’m learning a lot with you!! And plan to open my small candle business soon!! 🎉
Omg thank you so much for this!!!! I was wondering why I keep getting that tunnel. I’m going to order the right ones now!
Thank you,i love your videos,they are quick and straight to the point!!
yes, me too liked
Thank you! Thank you! This video is so helpful
I did enjoy the video. Thanks. Helpful!
Thank you, just answered my question about wick size
This was so helpful. Thank you!
@msblackrose79 Great Video clip! Sorry for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Honulian Wiffy Remover (search on google)? It is a smashing exclusive product for making money as a candle maker without the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate finally got amazing results with it.
Wow! Thank you! I didn't know how much more is involved! 🙏
You're so welcome!
Do shoe strings and yarn 🧶 burns efficient or good like yarn ??
This video was very helpful thank you
Excellent explanation. Thanks. 👍
This was very or well should I said extremely helpful
Thank you for your video!
Very helpful information, thankyou.
Very helpful, thank you!
Great video, thank you!
Thanks, very informative
So helpful!!
Thanks for the insight!
Ur amazing, thank you
This is the best video I have viewed on how to choose the correct wick size. I will definitely shop with Pro Candle Supply!
Thank you!!!=)
DANG! I'm back into candles now. I'm actually trying to learn how to burn them correcectly. I didn't know there was all this science to it???
Omg this helped me sooo much
Appreciate Video! Sorry for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you heard about - Honulian Wiffy Remover (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a good exclusive guide for making money as a candle maker minus the headache. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my work buddy got astronomical results with it.
Wow. Wish Ikea had bothered to test their waxes and wicks before selling them! I have a bunch of big, leftover pillars where the melt pool was a tiny thing so the wick was drowned. It makes me sick to waste them, but the science of this seems a bit overwhelming.
amiga gracias eres muy vuena esplicando per tengo una pregunta porfabor para la cera de soya 460 que mecha que me recomiendas para las jaras que uste tiene y que medida de mecha de madera me recomienda gracias muchas bendiciones
it was helpful thank you
This was so helpful, just subscribed
Excellent 👌 information thank you for your time and information..
Hi! Thanks for sharing your tips on making candles. I’ve learned a lot from your videos.
I did a burn test with mine, it went well until AFTER testing it for 4 hours. Suddenly there were craters on the surface! They were not there before. What did I do wrong? I used 100% soy wax and the lavender fragrance oil.
Hello! Please send me an email directly so I can help=) you can contact me from my website procandlesupply.com=)
Hi, Thanks for your videos. I feel like I missed something. If the wick i picked is to small do I double that same size wick or move down a size for two wicks?
Cool! So helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
AMAZING! Thanks for sharing :)
thank you!
Thank you ☺️
I just bought the igi 4630 candle wax
What is the best wick? I would like to also use a medium or large sized glass
Thank you
How should I measure my candle for wick size if the container is a cube/square in shape? Should I measure corner to corner, or the length of one side?
WHAT WAX ARE YOU USING?
Hi, can you share a link to the amber jars in the video?
Hi, thanks for this, very useful! Just a quick question - would I need to test burn for each individual scent or is it just when the % changes?
Sophie Forrester each scent I believe
I heard that it best to test each fo because each of fo have different consistently(?). They will not behave the same. Also about the density as well.
Hanaa?? Hi I didnt kno you sold candles also? One of my clients got me some for Christmas and i hardly ever use candles my ex would burn them all the time but she did all that. I never knew wick size mattered, interesting stuff.
What would be the correct wick size for Dough Bowl candle 8”x 5”- 1inch deep? Thanks!
Excellent
since I have to order online, im just going to order all sizes then to try aot see which one is best lol
Nice work- I can’t believe there is so much fiddling around with wick size with these things. None of my candles are burning properly & they all smoke…. Arrrgh….
I bought a set of 16oz jars (9.5x9.5x13 LWH) what size wick would you recommend? I’m planning on trying to make candles and I am VERY new to this. Lol I would like to make them for gifts and want to make sure my families candles burn properly! Thanks in advance
Thank you but I if the container I use long in height and small in diameter, x. Height 12 cm and diameter: 2.6 inch: how to correct wick size?
Hello Hannah, I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but my wick curves when I pour my 464 Golden Soy wax. I pour it around 58 degree celsius. I do use a wick holder, but it curves anyway. Is this because my mix is too hot when I pour it? Thanks!
Thanks
What about those large candles like at Bath & Body with three wicks? I saved the jars and now want to make my own. Thank you.
Those are usually close to ECO 14 or ECO 12 wicks in diameter. I have successfully reused those types of jars in the past using those sized wicks.
I believe the “guideline” for multi-wicked jars is to measure the diameter of the jar you want to multi-wick, and match it to the closest sized wick for the amount of wicks you want to use.
For Example:
- You want to put two wicks in your B&BW Jar and the jar measures just about 7”.
- 1 ECO 14 works well in a 3.5” jar.
- That would tell me that 2 x ECO 14” might be a good place to start.
Then I would conduct burn tests. If the ECO 14 didn’t burn correctly, I would try an ECO 12 or ECO 16 based off of those results.
Also note, for best results, the wicks should be placed at equal diameters to each other and the jar edges.
Hope this helps! ☺️
I went to the website and cannot find a wick guide chart
Which CD size works best for this status jar? Any tips
What happends if the top of the jar is narrower than the body? Which diameter I should follow in order to have a correct wick size?
Do you sell those status jars? Because i like those and need to purchase more.
im so confused because my wicks are tunnelling but they have a big flame and lots of smoke and carbon coming off so...? what does that mean. its not what you described its mixed
What wax are you using?
what were the wicks you used on the 9 oz brown jars?
Can i please why none of your wicks is mushrooming? When I test what ever size I use it mushrooms. Can you advise why?
How many ounces has that glass shown in the video?
Thank you for sharing. Question- when you reference "wick size" are you referring to the thickness of the wick or the length of the wick? Thanks
Width
Diameter
circumference
Thank you! I wasted a lot of wax because I wasn’t getting a burn at all or tunneling
Great Video clip! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you tried - Honulian Wiffy Remover (search on google)? It is a great exclusive guide for making money as a candle maker without the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my best friend Jordan got cool results with it.
Do shoe strings and yarn 🧶 burns efficient or good like yarn ??
I'm confused. Shouldnt the Eco 14 be a fuller melt pool since its bigger the Eco 12?
I was looking at that also. It seems as if the container labeled 14 is performing as a 12 should. That's if we are following what she said in the beginning.
She said that just because the wick size is bigger, doesn't make it the correct size. Thats why the burn test is important because you will test out which wick is the best to use. In this case Eco 12 gave her no flicker, even pooling etc. I had to watch it twice lol
Do shoe strings and yarn 🧶 burns efficient or good like yarn ??
why isn't the eco 14 working when it's larger than the 12
What size are those jars
What which was used in the brown
When a container has different diameters in different parts, which diameter do you take into account when buying sample wicks
W
Do shoe strings and yarn 🧶 burns efficient or good like yarn ??
I use the exact same amber jars. I can't find the correct wick size. What wick and size did you use? Thanks much and your video is so helpful.
now to be rude but they clearly say on the jars
@@LuisLopez-br3cb I wasn't talking about the ones that have the wax in them I was talking about the Amber colored vessel. I can clearly read the labels on the ones that have wax in them that she's talking about but the Amber colored vessels are empty that is the one I was asking about... Oh by the way not to be rude
When we make our candle. We must know glass diameter and choose right wick diameter to prevent candle tunneling. You can calculate with diameter ratio to choose right wick diameter
How?
What size jars are you using please?
Thanks for this video! Since wick size and FO ‰ are so closely linked, what do you start testing with a s a constant, the wick size or the FO %??
Ie if you start at 6% and find the eco 12 is the best burn but you cant smell anything then what do you do?
Try 7% and retest all the wick sizes?
Thank you in advance 😉
I usually start most tests at 9% FO. If I have any problems I move from Eco wicks to CD wicks. I like Eco wicks the most with 464 wax.
@@ProCandleSupply Thank you! I use C3 wax which is quite different so not sure what's the best way!
@@ProCandleSupply im just starting out making candles. I have the 22oz apothecary jars. Do i double wick or triple wick with the eco 10? I have problend 600 and gb464 wax?
@@tanyac5061 with the large ones you wick down when you triple wick
does this matter for very skinny tapered tall candles?
I noticed in the comment section that she is bad about answering questions. Especially considering that the nature of the video is to be informative. I had a lot of the same questions I went to the comment section to look for and saw that were asked and not answered 😕
yeah buy what type wax is she using ?
what size is that jar and what's the diameter?
Hello thank you for sharing, but I couldn't find any wick but ECO type on your site.
What kind of wicks would you like to see on our website? Thanks :)
@@ProCandleSupply wooden please!
Hi I’m using eco series wick and I have read somewhere that u don’t have to trim the wick after ur done burning the candles.. am I right? I’m still new using the eco series wicks. Please guide me what to do.
It is best practice to trim after each burn so that you do not give extra fuel to the burn and burn too fast. I did find expert advice on several major distributors sites with detailed responses.
One other question - is it accurate to measure the diameter of the widest part of the container?
Hello! yes I would say that would be best, if you accommodate for the widest part it should be plenty hot enough for the more narrow parts of the jar=)
Hey! So which size of the wick was correct from your first test? Since it seems that eco 10 was underwicked, eco 12 was overwicked (meltpool way too large) and eco 14 (which is larger than 12 I guess) hasn't reached the sides of the vessel?.. I am feeling lost.
She doesn't explain this properly.. i dont find her videos helpful at all🙄
In my tests and candle making knowledge, it seems that either the candles are mislabeled or the ECO14 wick had a burn issue (maybe trimmed too short, too much fragrance, or incorrect wick type for the wax).
After seeing the results and the way the wax pooled, I believe the center candle actually the ECO 14, not the ECO 12.
The 10 was waaay under burning, the “14” was also under burning, and the “12” was nearly perfect. By this test, if the 12 was perfect, the 14 would have had a HUGE melt pool and would have been throwing soot, mushrooming and had a massive flame.
I believe the candles were mixed up, or the 14 wick was not actually a 14 wick, or it had some serious issues in manufacturing or process.
Hello! The wick sizes are not mislabeled. I can see how this can be confusing. One would think automatically that the eco 14 would give the larger flame and be the right size wick for this candle but I picked this specific example for a reason. This is why it is necessary to always test your wicks in your container with each fragrance you're using in it. It is not simply just a function of size, this has to do with the chemistry behind the combustion of the flame which includes the wax, the fragrance used, amount of fragrance, size of wick and size of the container. There are many factors that go into choosing a wick size, it's always important to perform a wick test with multiple burns when choosing the size that's best=) The most important thing to take away from the video is the stable flame height and the melt pool. With that it's always best to test the candle until the bottom! I hope this helps=)
@@micahokeiley Hello! The wick sizes are not mislabeled. I can see how this can be confusing. One would think automatically that the eco 14 would give the larger flame and be the right size wick for this candle but I picked this specific example for a reason. This is why it is necessary to always test your wicks in your container with each fragrance you're using in it. It is not simply just a function of size, this has to do with the chemistry behind the combustion of the flame which includes the wax, the fragrance used, amount of fragrance, size of wick and size of the container. There are many factors that go into choosing a wick size, it's always important to perform a wick test with multiple burns when choosing the size that's best=) The most important thing to take away from the video is the stable flame height and the melt pool. With that it's always best to test the candle until the bottom! I hope this helps=)
@@ProCandleSupply That’s wild! In the 1000’s of candles I have made, I’ve never see a larger diameter wick do that. Then again, I’ve always stuck with a specific jar size. Good to know! Thanks for clarifying.
This is why community is so great!
Learn something new from others attempts every day! ☺️
How many oz are these jars
hi i am looking for 100% cotton wick for GB 464 soy wax, do you have any suggestions?thanks
Do shoe strings and yarn 🧶 burns efficient or good like yarn ??
Hi, can you help me out on this one issue I have at the moment.? I made a test candle last night with 3" across the top and a LX 28-6" wick, IGI 4630 Paraffin wax from candle science. now I'm burning it but the flame 🔥 keep dancing around and gives some smoke. It dance around more than it stay still. What could cause this.?
I'm having this exact problem now. Same size and wax.This wax has an excellent hot throw but so difficult to wick. Did you figure it out?
Which wick did you use in the amber jar that burned correctly?
I would love the answer to this as well.
What wick would you recommend for a mason jar 3 1/2 diameter
ECO 12 or ECO 14 for soy wax would be a great start!
I am still really confused about wick size any chance you could help me I have just started my own candle business an I am having a lot of issue keeping my candles wicks burning .My candles a lot don’t melt evenly either.
Jennuine Scent Candles I had the same problem, if your candles don’t melt evenly they’re under wicked so I’d recommend sizing up :)
Hello! Please send me an email directly from my website procandlesupply.com and I can help=) Thank you!
What do you do with the candles that didn’t make the cut after the burn test?
Remelt & Change wick size depending on issue from 1st burn.
Can we do 8% fragrance load with C3 with out adding vybar?
I have used 9% many times without any problems. It really depends on the quality of the fragrance oil. I never use Vybar
@@ProCandleSupply ok thank you
Hi, I increased my wick size according to the jar but is still not having a even pool. What can I do?
Do shoe strings and yarn 🧶 burns efficient or good like yarn ??
What wick size do you use for your 8oz tin containers?
Hello! it will depend on your burn test as well as the wax used, fragrance, fragrance amount and if any color is being used=) Once you get it down for reach candle you make it is very easily repeatable as long as you document all of your steps very detailed and follow the same steps every time=)
Sorry I can’t find your wick guide
There is a UA-camr that did a test with 3 exact same soy candle
One he let cured 24 hrs the other 5 days the last 10 days and the hot throw was same ..showed it doesn't make a difference waiting
How is the HT with the eco 12?
It will all depend on whether the wick is the correct size for the jar=) If a candle is correctly wicked the chemical reaction is optimized for a good how throw.