View Full Version : what type of Wick for this candles?
Chef Isaac
12-25-2009, 11:22 AM
Pillar Candle: 3 inch high and about 2 inch in diameter.
honeyman46408
12-25-2009, 05:13 PM
Look at Mann Lake catalogue they give wick size for all their molds pick a size.
http://www.mannlakeltd.com/infopage.asp?idPage=118
Chef Isaac
12-25-2009, 05:21 PM
yes, that would be great however it is no a mannlake mold. it is a metal mold i got a long time ago from pouret.
janvanhamont
12-26-2009, 12:21 PM
Chief,
For this size pure beeswax candle Bee Services in Terrell Texas sells #W07 wick. It does not matter who's mold you have used.
Janvanhamont
honeyman46408
12-26-2009, 03:49 PM
2" is 2" :doh:
Chef Isaac
12-26-2009, 07:03 PM
honey: can you suggest a wick size?
Chef Isaac
12-26-2009, 07:05 PM
sorry honey.... i am not followin ya.
GaSteve
12-26-2009, 08:28 PM
Mann Lake's catalog says to use 2/0 wick for candles 1" to 3" in diameter. We use it for tapers and all but the biggest pillars (3" and up). For those we use 60 ply.
honeyshack
12-26-2009, 10:39 PM
2/0 is too small for a pillar candle. You will need either a #2 or #3 depending on the wax
Remember the 1/0 is the largest with each number getting smaller. 3/0 is smaller than 2/0 or 1/0 and 2/0 is smaller than 1/0
#1, #2, #3 each gets larger as the number goes up
Chef Isaac
12-27-2009, 01:25 PM
how do you know when to use an /o number versus a #?
beekeeper_sd
12-27-2009, 03:12 PM
We use 60 ply flat braided wick. /0's are smaller than #'s.
honeyshack
12-28-2009, 10:30 AM
how do you know when to use an /o number versus a #?
the /0 are for mostly tapers in beeswax. The 5/0 is good for birthday candles, so i am told. I had to ask my supplier because i got some odd wicks when i bought an existing candle business
the # are more for pillars and votives
The best is to experiment with the wax. Each batch is different.