How to Choose the Right Wick Size for Your Candles | Our Wick Testing Guide | CandleScience

One of the most important aspects of candle making is learning how to find the right wick size for your candle. A properly wicked candle burns cleaner and gives reliable burn times and fragrance throw. Watch this video guide to learn the signs of a properly wicked candle.

0:00 Introduction - How to choose right wick size
0:12 Ideal wick size demonstration
0:33 Under-wicked candle example
0:50 Over-wicked candle example
1:38 Wick size

[QueenCoraGDDS]

Not sure why every other video is a 20 min explanation. This is all that’s needed! The diameter rule and then wick observation. Ty! 😊

[SeerSeekingTruth]

I absolutely love that you just get straight to the point and leave out unnecessary chit chat while adding key points people are looking for along with a live demonstration. Great job!!!

[iugamaria]

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[candlesbypurplerose]

What I wish is more guidance. Like maybe a table chart that shows different waxes. Different diameter jars, different fragrance loaf and then the recommendation for wick type and size. I can understand the need for testing but do not see why there cannot be more guidance. I’m 6 months into my candle journey. That having been said, fixed tops, fixed holes, appearance and cold and hot throw, colors and additional items
BUT the wick size is still iffy, I literally have under and over wicked candles with the occasional win. It’s been terribly expensive and time consuming. At this point the joy out of this hobby has been in opening up my amazing fragrances and the pretty molds. Thank you for a place to vent. Subscribed- let’s see what I learn.

[sgnotlewis]

I started by watching the more recent videos till I finally watched this one. Your on-camera presence is so much more natural and confident now. Congrats!

[polishedconcretenewcastles]

Your channel has become a part of my routine.

[thecandlejourney]

Spot on 👏 Super straight to the point and easy to understand. Thank you!

[LittleYoki]

I like wood you get a video that just tells you the information you’re looking for. The last video I watched the girl was explaining what a wick was

[CarmenRodriguez-rjmy]

Hi! ThankU! 🙏
This is the easiest and well explained video for a beginner like me. So many videos not getting to the point…finding yours made my day 😊

[melissah]

This is such a helpful video! I was literally eyeing one of the American Home candles that has soot on the glass and gets hot to the touch comparing it to my Bath&Body Works candles. Thank you so, so, so much for this video! I'm starting to understand candles and proper care for candles much better. 😊

[karenholder]

Very informative video and straight to the point. My question is, should I suggest to the user of my candles, their first burn must be over 2 hours?

[hiecelia]

Per this video that jar is best with the CD 6 or the CD 8? I have that same jar and the wick guide says CD8 so I bought those but now I don’t know because I think this video says CD 6 is the way to go. ??

[iluvdramarock]

I love those label. It is helpful to know what you use. Where can I find? Or do I have to create my own, just wondering

[jhbwpcz]

Can you create the same video with explanation wicks in metal tins 2 oz. How should looks candle after 1 hour, 2 hour. Is wax in tin should be completely melted?

[Hout]

Thnkx for this important informations ❤

[justdanie]

I'm using 464 wax in your 11oz tumblers, and CD14 wick. the wick pool was way too deep, but the guide on the website says I should be using a CD18

[sinfullheart]

I was told to not have a full melt pool on the first burn but only on the second or third... this doesn’t match what you guys say and you guys are candle gods... please help... 464 wax

[photina]

I agree that the candle on the left is underwicked & the candle on the right is overwicked. But it seems to me the candle in the middle is overwicked too because I was taught, by pro candle makers, that if the melt pool reaches the sides of the jar by the end of the first burn session, the candle will burn too hot by the time it gets to the bottom of the jar. So I was taught that the melt pool shouldn't touch the sides of the jar until the end of the third burn session. Also, a 1/2" deep melt pool seems too deep for the first burn session. That's how I wicked my candles & they worked very well & didn't overheat. They didn't tunnel, I just had some hangup until the 3rd or 4th burn session would start melting the wax off the sizes of the jar so they'd be clean soon enough as the flame got lower in the jar. Some of my candles, like an orb shaped Ivy bowl & the 8 oz tureen, would tunnel down for a few burn sessions & then the flame would clean all the wax off the sides. I never had any problems with drowning wicks or mushrooms or soot when I wicked my candles to not make a full melt pool till the third burn session. So I was very surprised when I heard Lone Star, & now Candle Science, say you need to get a full melt pool by the end of the first burn session. I'd love to see how that middle candle is burning by the end of the third burn session. I wouldn't be surprised if the melt pool was as deep as the bottom of the jar. I don't mean to offend, I'm just perplexed by this video.

[abhishekdaksh]

Hi, can you help me choose right wick for our right glass container?
Thank you!

[nancykathryntieger]

What is the size of these candles please? They are perfect for wedding favours.