double wicking question

[erinmfritz]

I am currently fighting with the square jar from Wally world. I have double wicked both size jars, but can't get a good burn even after I wicked up. After doing search after search, I realize these are hard jars to master.

My question is:

When placing multiple wicks, what is the rule of thumb for spacing? Whether it be double or triple. I have been checking out websites of candle makers, looking at their multiple wick candles and everyone seems to place them differently. Some are about an inch apart in the middle, and some are about 1 1/2" from the outside of the container. I just want to be sure I am spacing mine properly. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Mimmi]

I am currently fighting with the square jar from Wally world. I have double wicked both size jars, but can't get a good burn even after I wicked up. After doing search after search, I realize these are hard jars to master.

My question is:

When placing multiple wicks, what is the rule of thumb for spacing? Whether it be double or triple. I have been checking out websites of candle makers, looking at their multiple wick candles and everyone seems to place them differently. Some are about an inch apart in the middle, and some are about 1 1/2" from the outside of the container. I just want to be sure I am spacing mine properly. Any advice would be appreciated.

what ever works for you, one container might need 1" space and another might need less. thats why you see other candles with wick spaces that differ. keep testing spacing the wicks differently until you get the burn you like. some containers are not wickable at all and you dont know until you test, test, test.