WICK GUIDE

WICK SIZE GUIDE

This Wick Guide is for use with container candles using Soy Wax products. It is an approximate guide for you to make candles using our wax and your container.

IMPORTANT

This is only a guide. A starting point for your testing. We do not guarantee that the wick listed below will be the correct wick for your Candle Jar container. Final wick selection will depend on:

• Wax type (soy, coconut, paraffin blends)
• Fragrance load
• Dye usage
• Jar shape and thickness

👉 Always test burn before going into production.

This is intended as a starting point only.

For more detailed information please be sure to checkout our Blog - Find the Right Wick for Your Candle

Common Wick Problems & How to Fix Them

1. Tunnelling (Wax left on edges)

Cause: Wick too small
Fix: Increase wick size gradually

2. Flame Too Large / Flickering

Cause: Wick too large
Fix: Step down a wick size

3. Sooting (Black smoke or residue)

Cause: Oversized wick or too much fragrance
Fix: Reduce wick size or fragrance load

4. Mushrooming (Carbon build-up on wick)

Cause: Wick too large or impurities in wax/fragrance
Fix: Trim wick regularly and test smaller size

5. Jar Getting Too Hot

Cause: Excessive heat from oversized wick
Fix: Reduce wick size immediately—this is a safety concern

Final Thoughts

Wick selection isn’t just a technical step—it’s the foundation of a safe, high-quality candle. Taking the time to test and understand your wick will dramatically improve your results and confidence as a maker.

General Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness, no guarantee is given nor responsibility taken by Glassware Imports for errors or omissions in this information.
Glassware Imports does not accept responsibility in respect of any information or advice given in relation to or as a consequence of anything contained above.

The above information is issued by Glassware Imports for guidance only, and we acknowledge that other important precautions may be applicable and that are not contained in this document.
Therefore, we take no liability for the information contained above in any way, shape or form, and we recommend that you seek further information from the relevant authority.