What do candle wick numbers mean?
Understanding Candle Wick Numbers The wick numbers represent the size of the wick. Candles need the right wick size specific to their diameter to burn correctly. Smaller diameter candles require smaller wick sizes and larger diameter candles require larger wick sizes (unless you are using more than one wick).
How is candle wick measured?
Understanding Wick Sizes All the wicks available through CandleScience follow the same rule. Within a series the larger the number, the larger the wick. So an ECO 14 is always bigger than an ECO 10, and an ECO 4 is always smaller than an ECO 6. But the numbers between series are not comparable.
What size wick do I need for my candle?
Wooden Wicks
| Size | Recommended Application | |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | Not Recommended | Small Container (up to 1.5″ diameter) |
| Small | Not Recommended | Small Container (up to 2.25″ diameter) |
| Medium | Medium Container (up to 3″ diameter) | Medium Container (up to 2.75″ diameter) |
| Large | Large Container (up to 3.25″ diameter) | Large Container (up to 3.25″ diameter) |
What do big wicks mean in trading?
A long upper wick candlestick occurs when the high is extremely strong but then the close price is weak. This means that although buyers tried to dominate a major part of the session, the sellers eventually managed to bring down the price.
How do I know what size wick to get?
Divide your diameter by the number of wicks you intend to use. For example, if you want to wick a 3″ candle with 2 wicks, the answer would be 1.5″ (3″ ÷ 2). Use this number (1.5″ in the example above) as your effective diameter.
How do I know if my wick is too big?
A wick that is too large for a container will have a very large flame, flickers a lot, and gives off a large amount of smoke and soot. The wick may also mushroom, when this occurs the burning wick will actually start to look like a mushroom, this mushrooming is caused by a build up of excess carbon.
How many wicks should I use?
Typically, you will add 1 wick for every inch after a 3 inch wide container. So, for a 4 inch jar, 2 wicks. For a 5 inch jar, 3 wicks.
How do you stop a candle from tunneling?
To prevent tunneling, all you need to do is burn your candle long enough each time so that the entire top surface of wax is melted. This is especially important the first time you burn your candle! How long that takes depends mostly on the size of the candle.