Wick Size Chart
Testing is always recommended, the following are only
suggestions to start with based on testing at sea level - higher
elevations may require thicker wicks. Your results may vary. The
information below is based on wax without scent or colour.
Beeswax wick suggestions are based on clean, light to medium
shade wax. Addition of fragrance oils & colouring may affect wick
size. Test every new batch.
WAX TYPE
BEESWAX - CONTAINER
BEESWAX - PILLAR
SOY - CONTAINER
444 & 464
SOY - PILLAR
BW921
PARAFFIN - CONTAINER
PARAFFIN - PILLAR
PALM - CONTAINER
PALM - PILLAR
GEL WAX - CONTAINER
BEESWAX SHEETS
TEALIGHT
HTP83,93,104
X
HTP73,83
HTP83
LX10
X
LX12
VOTIVE / 2”
HTP104,126
#3 SB
HTP83
HTP104
#3 SB
LX12
#2/0 SB
LX14
2.5”
HTP1212
#4 SB
HTP104
#4 SB
LX14
#1/0 SB
LX16 / 18
3”
HTP1312
#5 SB
HTP126
#5 SB
LX16
#1/0 SB
LX18 / 20
3.5”
MULTI
#6 SB
HTP126
HTP1212
#5 SB
#6 SB
LX18
#1 SB
X
4”
MULTI
MULTI
HTP1212
HTP1312
#6 SB
#7 SB
LX20
#1 SB
X
DIPPED
X
#1/0 SB
X
X
#12 FP
X
X
X
CANDLE TYPE / SIZE / DIAMETER
SEE INSTRUCTION SHEETS
HTP wicks are pre-tabbed & coated with an all natural wax. Available in various lengths.
RRD wicks are pre-tabbed & coated with an all natural wax. Available in various lengths.
LX wicks are pre-tabbed & coated with a high melt paraffin wax. Available in various lengths.
SB = Cotton Square Braid Wick. Unwaxed in 5 metre packages & spools.
FP = Flat Plait Wick. Unwaxed in 5 metre packages & spools.
MULTI = try using multiple wicks spaced evenly from the center and each other
X = Not Applicable or Not Suitable for the application.
TEST WAXES:
BEESWAX - clean, light to medium shade
SOY CONTAINER - 464 & 444
PARAFFIN CONTAINER - IGI 4786
PARAFFIN PILLAR - IGI 1239 with Polybar added
PALM WAX - #1169723 or #01658 Palm wax