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, 419
454 SOY COCONUT
BW917 SOY COCO BWAX
SOY - PILLAR
BW921
6006 SOY PARAFFIN
PARAFFIN - CONTAINER
PARAFFIN - PILLAR
GEL WAX - CONTAINER
BEESWAX SHEETS
TEALIGHT
HTP93,104
X
HTP73
HTP73,83
HTP73
HTP83
HTP73,LX10
LX10
X
LX12
VOTIVE / 2”
HTP105,126
#3 SB
HTP83,93
HTP93
HTP73
HTP104
#3 SB
LX10,LX12
LX12
#2/0 SB
LX14
2.5”
HTP1212
#4 SB
HTP104
HTP105
HTP126
HTP83
#4 SB
LX12
LX14
#1/0 SB
LX16 / 18
3”
HTP1312
#5 SB
HTP126
HTP1212
HTP104
#5 SB
LX14,LX16
LX16
#1/0 SB
LX18 / 20
3.5”
MULTI
#6 SB
HTP1212
HTP1312
HTP126
#5 SB,
#6 SB
LX16,LX18
LX18
#1 SB
X
4”
MULTI
MULTI
HTP1212,
HTP1312
MULTI
HTP1212
#6 SB,
#7 SB
LX18,LX20
LX20
#1 SB
X
DIPPED
X
#1/0 SB
X
X
X
X
X
X
#12 FP
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
SOY COCONUT BLEND CONTAINER - 454 & BW917
SOY PILLAR - BW921
SOY PARAFFIN CONTAINER - 6006
PARAFFIN CONTAINER - IGI 4786
PARAFFIN PILLAR - IGI 1239 with Polybar added