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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. CONTAINER BURN DIAMETER CDN WICKS HTP WICKS WOOD WICKS   100 to 110mm CDN 26   WW5 85 to 95mm CDN 24 / CDN 26 HTP 1212 WW4 / WW5 83 to 84mm CDN 22 / CDN 24 HTP 1212 WW4 81 to 82 mm CDN 20 / CDN 22 HTP 1212 WW4 78 to 80 mm CDN 18 / CDN 20 HTP 126 WW4 73 to 77 mm CDN 18 / CDN 20 HTP 126 WW3 / WW4 68 to 72 mm CDN 16 / CDN 18 HTP 105 WW3 64 to 67 mm CDN 14 HTP 104 WW3 60 to 63 mm CDN 10 / CDN 12 HTP 93 WW2 57 to 59 mm CDN 8 / CDN 10 HTP 83 WW2 54 to 56 mm CDN 7 / CDN 8 HTP 73 WW2 51 to 53 mm CDN 6 HTP 72 WW2 48 to 50 mm CDN 6 HTP 62 WW1 45 to 47 mm CDN 5 HTP 52 WW1 43 to 44 mm CDN 4 HTP 41   41 to 42 mm CDN 3 HTP 31     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 smallFix: Increase wick size gradually 2. Flame Too Large / Flickering Cause: Wick too largeFix: Step down a wick size 3. Sooting (Black smoke or residue) Cause: Oversized wick or too much fragranceFix: Reduce wick size or fragrance load 4. Mushrooming (Carbon build-up on wick) Cause: Wick too large or impurities in wax/fragranceFix: Trim wick regularly and test smaller size 5. Jar Getting Too Hot Cause: Excessive heat from oversized wickFix: 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.  

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