Candle Wick Size?

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Steve in PA

Discussion Starter · Jan 3, 2020

I am cleaning up some old frames of brood comb to cycle out the old stuff. Since the wax is less than ideal I won't be making anything cosmetic with it. When I last made candles I bought #3 square cotton braid. It is too small for mason jars and was a waste of $ and time.

Can anyone share what they use for mason jar candles, regular and wide mouth? Thanks.

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JWPalmer

· #2 · Jan 3, 2020

According to these folks, you should be using a #4 square braid for almost all large beeswax candles. The website has a selector guide.

https://www.candlesandsupplies.net/Candle-Making/Wicks-Wicking

I think the ones I am using for my 3x3 container candles was listed as 2mm.

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