
Wicks are vital in the candle making world. Not only do they provide a focal point for your candle, it is the tool which uses capillary action to draw up the oils to provide fuel to your flame. Choosing a wick too large will provide too much fuel and result in a shorter burn time, mushrooming of your wick in addition to a larger & hotter flame. A wick to small will the the opposite effect, not enough fuel will be drawn and your flame with suffocate.
Below is a handy chart, which guides you to the correct wicks to use. Different factors effect the size wick required, so your own testing is vital!
| Diameter | Wick Size |
| 28mm | CDN 3 |
| 33mm | CDN 4 |
| 40-45mm | CDN 6 |
| 45-50mm | CDN 7 |
| 50-55mm | CDN 8 |
| 55-60mm | CDN 10 |
| 60-65mm | CDN 12 |
| 65-70mm | CDN 14 |
| 70-75mm | CDN 16 |
| 75-80mm | CDN 18 |
| 80-85mm | CDN 20 |
| 85-90mm | CDN 22 |
| 90-95mm | CDN 24 |
| 90-100mm | CDN 26 |
| 95-105mm | CDN 28 |
| 100-110mm | CDN 30 |
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