Selecting Candle Making Wicks
There a wide variety of candle making wicks available in the market; but often we are clueless on what would be the best choice. Before you scrutinize the bases in picking the wise choice, remember that there is no rocket science here, it is simply candle science. Candle making wicks can be chosen using the following guidelines:
1.Pick just the right size and right type of pipe to ensure efficient result. It is so, because a very small pipeline will just make the candle stammer; on the other hand, a very big pipeline can burn the candle with too much hotness since it gives out too much of a fuel as well.
2.In addition, a perfect candle can be summarized using the following equation:
PERFECT CANDLE = (Wax + additives and fragrance) x Size x Wick
3.The most important consideration in picking and testing a wick is the candle’s diameter. While secondary considerations include the candle’s composition and stiffness. Here is a hint: The thicker the wick, the bigger the candle it can burn properly.
There are various kinds of candle making wicks; and here they are:
Zinc-core – most of the time, it is utilized in container candles; likewise with votives and tea lights. Wherein deeper melt pools need a little support to stand up.
Flat and Square Braided – most often, it is utilized for taper and pillar candles. These candle making wicks burn hotter than zinc-core wicks. Thus, it is less prone to burgeoning.
Paper Core – most frequent, it is utilized in container candles; it is also good for candles that need an extra-hot flame.
Cotton and Paper Braid – mostly utilized for natural waxes, such as Soy.
Specialty wicks – these candle making wicks include Hemp wicks, and citronella.
There should be certain guidelines on what kind of wick to use with a particular candle. This is the job of each and every manufacturer. So here now are steps to test these candle making wicks.
1.Perform side-by-side testing. Have with you two similar candles; the only difference is the wick size. Label them properly before starting with the wick test.
2.They must be placed in a safe and draft-free location.Place the label on the bottom and in front of the candles.
3.Finally, light the candles and let them burn for about one hour for every one inch of the diameter.
You have to consider, and list down the following data:
- The right size of the flame
- The size and depth of the pool of melted wax
- The candle must sputter
- The blockage in the wick
- The buildup of carbon should be glowing on the tip of the wick (burgeoning)
4.Afterwards 24 hours of the first testing, perform another test, and take down important information as done previously.
You can be successful or not at these sets of testing. Regardless of the results, you can always try using a different wick to know what best fits your candle making needs.
The next time you will do a test on candle making wicks, simply bear in mind that candle making can have variations as you follow certain procedures—because it is not an exact science. Do not worry because you can adjust with these variations, and get used to it if you will just put all your knowledge into proper practice.
