storm35 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 How do you know what size of wick to add to your candle, i kinda have a clue, but i just made a butterlfy candle that weighs about 6oz and i used i thikn it was 1.5 inch wick, no sure as its old wicks, no measurements with it, but after a while i had a huge flame and it started to burn??What did i do wrong??Chrisxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 The size of the wick depends on the diameter of the candle, the type of wax and the fragrance oil. I look at wick charts to give me a starting point. Personally If I have a wick that I dont know the exact size of, I dont use it. If it burns perfectly you wont know what size wick to buy more of, so it's useless IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm35 Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 Ohh dear, i have 2 huge big rolls of the stuff, i wonder if i can send a piece to the shop i got it from, maybe they can tell me yeah?also this butterfly is about 3 inch in diameter and it holds about 60z of wax.Am stuck now :(Thank you, i know it sounded a bit dumb lol.Cxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm35 Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 But how can you tell?? If you have say a buddha fo rinstance, and the base is rather iwde and the top where the head goes is not wide, how do you kwno what size to go for??Cxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Candles such as a budduh (sp) or other types with odd shapes can never be wicked to burn correctly. Those are basically considered a "novelty" candle and is more for looks than burning. You can wick and burn it, but it will not be a good burn. JMO. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm35 Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 Ok thank you, now i know hehehee.Cxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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