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This document provides guidelines for selecting the appropriate wick size for different types of candles based on the candle size. It recommends using a wick that is 1 to 2 sizes larger for beeswax and soy wax candles compared to paraffin candles. The document lists recommended wick sizes for flat braid, square braid, paper core, and high temperature paper wicks based on the candle diameter and desired flame height and wax pool size. It stresses that final wick selection should be determined through testing and references samples.

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NC - Wick Chart - e PDF

This document provides guidelines for selecting the appropriate wick size for different types of candles based on the candle size. It recommends using a wick that is 1 to 2 sizes larger for beeswax and soy wax candles compared to paraffin candles. The document lists recommended wick sizes for flat braid, square braid, paper core, and high temperature paper wicks based on the candle diameter and desired flame height and wax pool size. It stresses that final wick selection should be determined through testing and references samples.

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WICK SELECTION GUIDELINES

The guide listed here is for


FLAT Use for making rolled candles. Can also be used for making using beeswax or another
BRAID hand-dipped tapers and molded pillars. type of natural wax, such as
soy wax. In general, beeswax
WICK SIZE CANDLE SIZE FLAME HEIGHT CM (IN) WAX POOL CM (IN) and soy wax require a wicking
15 ply Up to 1" 3.30 (1.30) 4.73 (1.86) that is 1 to 2 sizes larger than
24 ply 1" to 2" 3.79 (1.49) 5.00 (1.90) what is needed for candles
made with paraffin. We
30 ply 2" to 4" 3.94 (1.55) 5.09 (2.00)
provide these as a general
recommendation to help
SQUARE Use for making dipped or molded candles. you with your wick selection.
BRAID Many variables exist in
making candles (how well
WICK SIZE CANDLE SIZE FLAME HEIGHT CM (IN) WAX POOL CM (IN) the wax is filtered, fragrance,
#5/0 Up to 1" 3.39 (1.34) 4.32 (1.70) type of wax, etc.). Your final
#1/0 1" to 2" 3.84 (1.51) 4.77 (1.88) wick selection should be
#2 2" to 3" 4.17 (1.64) 5.06 (1.99) based on your own burn
testing process. GloryBee
#5 3" to 4" 4.99 (1.96) 5.96 (2.34)
is not responsible for wick
selections made using the
PAPER Use for making container candles, votives and tea lights. reference material we provide. 
CORE We recommend conducting
extensive testing and then
WICK SIZE CANDLE SIZE FLAME HEIGHT CM (IN) WAX POOL CM (IN) keep samples of your tests
Small Up to 1" 2.77 (1.09) 4.20 (1.65) for future reference.
Medium 1" to 2" 3.00 (1.20) 4.31 (1.70)
Large 2" to 4" 4.35 (1.71) 4.77 (1.88)
X-Large 4" to 6" 4.51 (1.78) 4.82 (1.90)

Use for making container candles and tea lights. This wick
HTP is self-trimming with the rigidity found in cored wick. The
HIGH high temperature paper increases the burn temperature which
TEMPERATURE results in less carbon head formation. Works especially well
PAPER with beeswax and soy wax.
WICK SIZE CANDLE SIZE FLAME HEIGHT CM (IN) WAX POOL CM (IN)

Small Up to 1" 2.14 (.84) 3.57 (1.41)


Medium 1" to 2" 2.56 (1.01) 4.07 (1.60)
Large 2" to 4" 4.13 (1.62) 5.10 (2.01)
X-Large 4" to 5" 4.16 (1.64) 5.31 (2.09)

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