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