This section covers the basics of choosing a wick and a compatible wax.įor more information on testing, read our guide to testing candles here. Now that you know what to look for when wicking candles, you can start testing to find the best candle wick for your wax and container. It is wise to check the temperature of your glass/tin throughout the life of your candle to ensure it does not get too hot at any stage in your testing. Having a full melt pool on your first few burns is an indication that the wick will likely burn too hot as the candle burns farther down. For coconut-heavy wax blends such as EC-26, CB2 or Ceda Serica, you actually do NOT want to have a full melt pool on your first few burns. * The ideal amount of time required for a full melt pool to develop will depend on your wax. If your wick doesn’t burn hot enough, it will only be able to melt the wax immediately surrounding it. Wax hang-ups occur when your candle is unable to achieve a full melt pool (*see note below).
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