This is SO helpful. Thank you SO much for all of this amazing information!!

I love this thank you! I'm new to wooden wicks, I can't wait to get the sample kit I just ordered from you! :)

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

Extremely on point and helpful information!

The Wick Selection Guide helped me find the perfect wick. Thank you!!!

@lehcar19991

3 жыл бұрын

Can you help me. I checked the wick guide but how to I know which width to use. I have 4 different width size in my package

Such a big help thank you 🌹♥️🌹

What size should I get for one of your Aura collection vessels?

I’m know that I’m using the booster wick crackling.04 but how do I know which wick width size I’ll use

What would be a reason I do not hear crackling?

Hi. Thank you for this information. I could use a bit of advice. I'm using a container that is 4" h x 3.25" d. The wick guide doesn't make recs for this diameter, so I decided to use the wick rec for a jar of 3.5"d (0.625"). I am getting a full melt pool at two hours but my flame is height is about .75". No smoking, no soot. You mentioned it should be .5". Does this meani need to use the smaller sized wick for a jar diameter of 3"?

@YanelyAmadiz

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have the same diameter jar. I noticed your comment is 1 year old so I was wondering if you were able to find the right wick for your jar?

I've been getting into coconut wax candle making and documenting my experiences on my KZread channel, and I want to create a high-end line in the future with wooden wicks. Do you recommend I use wooden wicks with my coconut wax candles?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Which type wooden wick do you recommend for use in JOY wax? Also, how do I know what width and thickness to use for each size jar?

Hi on your wooden wick boosters wicks do they need to be pretreatment, soaked in molten wax before use? I am using your o4 wooden booster wick 5 inch..also how do determine the width? Thanks, hoping to hear back.

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Earnestine! Our wicks do not require a pretreatment :) As for the width of the wick you have, that information would be on the package you received. If it is not, I kindly ask that you contact our customer service in regards to the order you placed for further information :) Customer service can be contacted here, woodenwick.com/pages/contact-us

Shouldn’t the containers be the same size when you conduct a burning test? I wonder if the wasn’t the reason the wick on the left was tunnelling ? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this was just for an example to show various results. :)

@mackenzydan9279

3 жыл бұрын

+The Wooden Wick Co. Great Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I would love your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Honulian Wiffy Remover (google it)? It is a good one off product for making money as a candle maker without the normal expense. I've heard some awesome things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got amazing results with it.

How much wax should be left over on a fully burned candle

Hi! I've been using your Whisper Booster Wicks for my 3'' Diameter vessel with a coconut wax blend. I was recommended the .02 wicks and have tested using the 1/2'', 5/8'', and 3/4'' whisper wicks in .02. All have good scent throw, though the 1/2'' was (obviously) too small. The only issue (I think) I have is that both the 5/8'' & 3/4'' start burning irregularly/too hot/high at the 1 - 2 hour mark. Which I assume is way too soon - for a trim - as it's recommended to burn your candle for at least 3 - 4 hours to achieve a proper melt pool. There isn't even any mushrooming or sooting (falling into the wax or wall build-up), the flame just gets large seemingly too soon and I'm having to trim it frequently. I already tried sizing down to the single ply, but there was no scent throw. Only the boosters provide scent throw it seems... also the fragrance load is at 8%. What would you guys recommend?

@makesyofficial

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks so much for reaching out and so happy to help you. This is a little challenging as the whisper wick boosters unfortunately don't come in any smaller thickness. Based on what's happening, you need to reduce the overall amount of wick material. So our recommendation would be to try a single ply .02 x 5/8 and a .02 x 3/4 and compare their burns while increasing your FO load to 10%. Make sure you are mixing for at least 2 minutes and not mixing your fragrance in above its flash point. Let us know how that works out!

For whisper wood wicks, should we soak them in oil before using them? Or can we use them out of the bag?

@makesyofficial

5 ай бұрын

Hi! No need to soak, they can be used as is!

Ok thank you but I’m still confused I’m making candles with a 8oz jar what size wick should I use? I did the burn test the wicks I used were to small what siZe do you suggest please

@arianagarza7377

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely need help with this as well! What size wick did you get? I have an 8oz candle jar but not sure what size wick to get!

Hi! I bought the 0.4 Booster wicks at .5" wide, and I use 464 wax with a 3" glass jar. my melt pool is perfect, however, about 50% of the time it burns out when I light it. Not just on the initial lighting, so when I let the candle cool and light it again it will also burn out about every other time. Do you know what needs to be adjusted? I saw a comment above that is similar, but mine is not tunneling.

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! How high above the wax is the wick? Also is it being trimmed? If you want expert help, you can submit photos as well to create@woodenwick.com. :)

@brittanyburling2919

3 жыл бұрын

@@makesyofficial thank you for mentioning how I trimmed it-- I trimmed two more candles a hair shorter ( I think the one I previously tested was trimmed above .2 inches) and they've worked great! I so appreciate your support!

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@brittanyburling2919 Amazing!! :)

Hello, I'm having a little trouble with the flame height, ultimately leading to the wax pooling too quickly. I'm using your Aura vessel, Luxe Satin Soy Wax blend, and one of your fragrance oils as well. Wick test recommended using CRACKLING BOOSTER WICK .03 - .75". I'm burn testing crackling booster .03/.625" and the flame seems to be sitting around 1-1.5" with some instances where the flame will rise slightly higher (about 2") for a moment before going back down to 1-1.5". Any tips on what I should do since the recommended wick size was even larger than the one I'm currently testing?

@makesyofficial

2 жыл бұрын

I might recommend reducing your fragrance load. If you're using a fragrance with citrus it will often cause a hotter burn, resulting in a high flame. If that's not the case, then you may need to trim your wick a bit more. For optimal burn performance, make sure it's at .2" prior to each burn.

Can the performance of the wick be affected if there’s a 50/50 mixture of IGI 6006 and IGI 4627?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it could. IGI 6006 is already notoriously hard to wick! Why make it harder on yourself? :,)

having a hard time reading the wicks and finding the right one for my 12oz vessel can you explane how to understand .02, .04 and includes?

@makesyofficial

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! First you will want to figure out the diameter of your vessel. This will dictate the width of the wooden wick - the wax type will dictate the thickness (ie .02, .03 etc) You can plug your info into our selection guide here for direction on where to start testing! makesy.com/pages/makesy-wick-selection-guide

Hello, I have coconut apricot creme wax. I took the wick quiz and was suggesting to get the .02”x.625”x5” for a 3.5” diameter vessel. However I will be double wicking that vessel. Do I use two of these suggested wicks or two smaller sized wicks and if so, which size? Thank you!

@makesyofficial

Жыл бұрын

You'll want to divide that number by 2 :) In which case you will want 2 wicks equally spaces at .02 x .375 :)

Wondering what wick I should use for a 9oz straight-sided jar.

Hi my jar diameter is 3.25” and I use soy 10 + coco83 blended together... which wick and size is best please? Thanks!!

@makesyofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lena! Please check out our wick calculator for the best suggestions.woodenwick.com/pages/wick-selection-guide

I’m not sure if I am using the right wick. I am using GB 464 in a 3” wide diameter glass jar. I tried 4x0.75 but it was too big. Getting melt pool just around 1hr. I wicked down 3x0.5, too small candle not staying lit and tunnelling. I tried 4x0.62, melt pool is where its suppose to be at around 2hrs. The wick is staying lit but I barely have a flame. Scent throw has also been affected. Not sure what else to do? Please help, thanks

@sr455

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Melissa, I just got some booster wicks so if they don’t work I’ll def inquire about the custom wicks.

With coco apricot is it normal to get a full melt pool on first 4 hour test burn. I hear that it is wicked to high if this wax reaches a full melt pool on my first 4 hour test run.

@makesyofficial

Жыл бұрын

Our most favorable results would be a full melt pull of approximately 1/2" depth in 2-3 hours :) So yes the 4 hour mark is also good if you'd like your candle to burn more slowly.

How deep should my melt pool typically be?

@makesyofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! About a 1/2 inch 😊

I have a question, what would cause my wicks to underperform on the 2 and 3rd burn test? I have a very small flickering flame on a 3rd burn but test 1&2 the wick did amazing. I’m also testing other candles and the wick is small and flickering on a 2nd burn. What could potentially be the problem? Thanks

@sr455

4 жыл бұрын

I should also add that I did get a full melt pool 0.20”-0.25” inch deep with some kling around the edges on the first burn after 2hrs in all containers.

@makesyofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for reaching out! I recommend trimming your wick after each burn test for the wick to perform properly! As for the melt pool, that sounds great after 2 hours! ☺️

@sr455

4 жыл бұрын

I have been diligently trimming them after each burn. I’ve even put them out, trimmed and relighted but didn’t make a difference. I couldn’t get the flame to burn correctly. I did let it burn to 3.5hrs to see if it would catch up but the scent was burned off and the wax discoloured. I’ve wicked up to my 03, 0.75 booster wicks. I’m pretty sure they are too big because i’m getting a full melt pool within an hour. I did let it burn to 2h and the melt pool was not deeper than 0.5”. I’m doing a second burn test with that size wick currently. 2 out of 3 is performing well, the 3rd candle flame is tiny.

@em2700

4 жыл бұрын

@@sr455 Hey there, have you managed to figure out the reason behind the small flickering flame in your 2nd & 3rd burns; and if wicking up has helped solving the issue. It would be great if the wooden wick co can shed some light on this... thx

Where do you get the wooden wick cutters?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We are launching them very soon!

Hello, what if the the wick starts out fully lit, initially, less than 30 min in the flame is very faint and only one side corner of wick is lit faintly, not the full length of the wick. The wick was trimmed prior to lighting, and I’m using coco apricot wax.

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! There are many reasons a wick will not stay lit. The most common reasons a wick may self-extinguish include: The wick is not wide enough for the diameter of the candle causing tunneling - Solution: Increase the width of the wick. The wick is not thick enough. When a wick is not thick enough there will not be sufficient capillary action to sustain a proper burn - Solution: Increase the wick thickness, layer the wicks with a Booster Wick, or try an already adhered wick. A wick can clog when too many additives for that size of wick are present. This can cause a natural clogging of the capillary flow needed to sustain a proper burn - Solution: Use a thicker or adhered wick. The wick is too far above the surface of the wax when the candle is initially lit - Solution: Make sure the wick is trimmed to be no longer than 1/4” - 3/16” / 6.4mm - 4.8mm above the wax. This is counterintuitive, as we think a longer wick will make a larger flame, but it will not. The longer the wick, the harder it is for the wax to flow up to the top.

@vestaveronica

3 жыл бұрын

@@makesyofficial Thank you for replying, I will test layering the wicks. Would the wicks work the sameness an adhered wick if I just insert two wicks in one wick clip? Or do I need some kind of solution to adhere them together?

Is there a recommended size based off the vessels from your website?

@makesyofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Yes, please take a look at our wick calculator :) woodenwick.com/pages/wick-selection-guide

One more question. I hate to bug. Do you have wooden wick trimmers that are 1/8?

@makesyofficial

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Great question. Are you asking for trimmers that will automatically trim your wick to 1/8"? We do have trimmers and when held closely against the wax to cut your wick will be approx 1/8" makesy.com/products/copper-wick-trimmers-6-8-length?_pos=1&_sid=f86e3d89e&_ss=r

I'm having a lot of trouble getting a melt pool to reach the edges of my 3" tin container. Using 100% pure beeswax and .04 crackling booster wicks at .75" and still after 3 hours have about 1 cm of wax around the edges. Is there an ever stronger, bigger wick option? There's no way I'm going to double wick a 3" tin. Starting to think a cotton wick my be my only option now. Please help - I love the way the wooden wicks look so much better.

@makesyofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Please reach out to our CX team for troubleshooting questions. Please include any photos/ video you may have in your email to them :) woodenwick.com/pages/contact-us

I am currently using apothecary jars and am having trouble getting my wick to stop shooting and smoking. The wick burned fine at the top of the candle but once it reached the middle, the flame began to jump around and create smoke. Any suggestions???

@makesyofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Hi :) There could be a few reasons! One, your wick might be too big, or you aren't trimming it enough before each burn. Prior to burning it’s important to trim your wick to .2” or 5.08 mm for optimal burn performance. Hope this helps!

I’ve noticed that the wicks at the mid life of the candle, start to want to turn off, without any tunneling. They look barely lit and will eventually turn off...when I first lit them they didn’t behave this way at all. It’s when they reach the middle of the their life when this happens. Any reasons it could be happening?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Send us a picture or video to create@woodenwick.com! :)

My candle is fully melted with .625 except for one little corner, and the .75 wick was smoking when I lit it. Should I still go up to .75 or put two wicks?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Stick with the .625"! The candle will burn hotter as it gets closer to the bottom and this should resolve itself.

@alexmontenegro441

3 жыл бұрын

@@makesyofficial thank you

Hi there, I would really appreciate some help. I first purchased a wooden wick that is 0.625 in width and .04 in thickness + a .2 booster and my candle got way too hot with a very deep melt pool after 2 hours. My vessel is double walled, 3 inch diameter on the inside and I’m using 100% soy wax. I love the raven black wicks so I purchased the single ply .02 x .5 and I could not reach a full melt pool (diameter wise) which left me with a tunnelling candle. I would love to stick with the raven black wicks but which size would you recommend since I’ll need to wick up? None of the sample kits are available in Canada and I’ve already spent $ on wicks that are too small. Thanks for any feedback you may have!

@makesyofficial

Жыл бұрын

Hi friend! Great question. We recommend wicking up to .02 x .625 and that should be your sweet spot. We recommend getting one of our all inclusive wick sample kits to always have available so you can easily test should you decide to introduce a new candle to your line!

@courtneya5010

Жыл бұрын

@@makesyofficial thank you so much!!

So I conduct a burn test for four hours. If the wood wick doesn’t create a full melt pool in two hours, it need to go up in size. Does it take longer to create a melt pool for the four hour burn test or should it always be 2 hours regardless?

@makesyofficial

Жыл бұрын

Hi Elliott! If it doesn't create a mostly full melt by the 3 hour mark it will tunnel on your second burn so it's important to wick up in width. The 4 hour mark is the mark of the longest amount of time your candle should burn at any given time, thus should have a complete full melt by 4 hours.

How deep should the melt pool be at the 2 hr mark?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We suggest the melt pool forming fully at about 2hr, and 1/2" deep at 4 hrs!

Hello, I purchased the sample kit, and I've narrowed my wicks down to two sizes. But one seems too large while the next size down doesn't form a full pool. In this case, what am I supposed to do?

@makesyofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Please reach out to our CX team for troubleshooting questions. Please include any photos/ video you may have in your email to them :) woodenwick.com/pages/contact-us

My adventure with woodworking started with Woodglut.

Hi, my jar is 2.75 inch tall & 2.5 wide. I want to craklin booster. What size should I order?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! What wax are you using?

@damarisrivas-checo5956

3 жыл бұрын

I'm using 464 soy wax.

I’m still trying to understand how to choose the correct wick. My tumblers are 4” in height and 3.25” in width. I took the test for wick suggestions, but am still unsure what width to choose from (.25, .375, .5, .625, and .75.) I chose the Crackling Wick .04. Any suggestions?

@makesyofficial

4 жыл бұрын

For that size diameter I would burn test using a .625" width 💗

@tarawhite5396

4 жыл бұрын

The Wooden Wick Co. Thank you. I experimented and learned that the .375 was way too thin. It can’t stay lit. Hopefully the Crackling Dual .04 is good with .6 width.

@makesyofficial

4 жыл бұрын

@@tarawhite5396 Awesome! What is your wax type and vessel diameter?

@tarawhite5396

4 жыл бұрын

The Wooden Wick Co. the wax is 100% soy and diameter is 3.25

@angelasanchez1748

3 жыл бұрын

Hello I’m having similar trouble too My vessel height is 4” and in width top is 3 1/4 “ but it goes down to 2 5/8” I’m working with 100% soy wax , I email them but they keep sending me to the guide for help .

If my vessel diameter is 3.77”, is it ok to double wick with the crackling booster .03 .625 x 5?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like it will be too large. :) If you want to double wick, I would suggest the Crackling Booster .03 in .375"! Assuming it's the right wick type for your wax.

@celestebason3351

3 жыл бұрын

@@makesyofficial is the .04 .625 to large for the aura vessel?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@celestebason3351 Not if you are using 100% soy!

@celestebason3351

3 жыл бұрын

@@makesyofficial will .03 x.625 work in the aura vessel with coco soy wax?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@celestebason3351 This is our recommended size to start testing with!

Is the wick supposed to have a buzzing sounds?

@makesyofficial

3 жыл бұрын

It gives off a soft popping sound like a fireplace. :)

Hi, I can’t seem to find the right size wick. I’m using Wooden Wick Co.’s Virgin Coconut Soy + Metal Tin in Copper + 10% Blood Orange + Lime Agave FO. I’ve tested The Crackling Booster .03 x .625, Crackling Booster .02 x 625, Crackling Booster .03 x .5, Crackling Booster .02 x .5. The Crackling Booster .03 x .625 was the only one that passes the 1st burn test. The flame height and melt pool were perfect but the 2nd burn test the flame was getting towards 1 inch. Not sure why it keeps doing that. Any idea why the flame would be high? I am definitely trimming to recommended height.

@makesyofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlene! I spoke with you on Instagram! Glad you have found the right wick! ❤️

@whitneyparrish9153

3 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same exact issue with that same wick. Which one did you change to?

@zombichicken9097

3 жыл бұрын

Having the same issue what wick are you using? I might just give up on the wooden wicks 🙁

@cinoncillo

3 жыл бұрын

​@@zombichicken9097 After many rounds of testing, the Crackling Booster Wick .02 x .75 has worked really nicely with 10% FO + Virgin Coconut Soy in the Aura vessel. And I use Crackling Booster Wick .02 x .625 for the WWC's Metal Tins.

@cinoncillo

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitneyparrish9153 ​ After many rounds of testing, the Crackling Booster Wick .02 x .75 has worked really nicely with 10% FO + Virgin Coconut Soy in the Aura vessel. And I use Crackling Booster Wick .02 x .625 for the WWC's Metal Tins.

Hi! Can you help me which wooden wick I need to my candles? I’d like to order from you, but I live so far away (in Hungary)...so I can’t make a mistake... :)) My candles sizes: width 10 cm, height 6.5 cm. Thank you so much if you can help me! ✨🙌🏼🤎🤎 ps.: If it’s matter I want a cracking booster type and tha wax is coconut soy wax!

@charlottekatona5173

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! We suggest testing the Crackling Booster Wick .03 in .75” wide. :)

I’m trying to find your wick guide and it just keeps bringing me to the sample kit. Help?

@makesyofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Here is a link to our wick selection guide ;) woodenwick.com/pages/wick-selection-guide

can someone plz explain why the candle shouldn't smoke? surely since its a fire there should be smoke.. confused, thanks

@makesyofficial

2 жыл бұрын

If your candle is smoking or sooting it's likely due to the wick being too big

Are double wicks better with soy wax candles? I'm not able to light up my candle. Could be the quality of my wicks? I would say they are from China but not sure.

@charlottekatona5173

3 жыл бұрын

It is most certainly the quality or sizing of the wicks causing it. For soy wax, you need to use the Crackling Booster .04. Check it out on woodenwick.com.

@rokyochan

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlottekatona5173 Thank you so much Charlotte, have a nice day :)

I thought with coconut waxes we don’t want a full melt pool on the first burn.

@makesyofficial

Жыл бұрын

You will want a full melt pool in 2-3 hours and approximately 1/2" of melted wax in the pool!

.5 didn’t melt the wax properly so it’s too small but the .625 wick melted the wax properly but is giving that large flame. What do I do?

@makesyofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! As long as it is not over 1/2" tall and not smoking the flame size can vary 😊

@brandiisfresh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

i wish if u explain a bit slower

Your wick prizes are hugely overpriced compaired to standard

@makesyofficial

Жыл бұрын

Wooden wicks are much more complex to produce than cotton so the labor is more expensive unfortunately!

Bitch I ain’t getting no spreadsheet for my candles they’re supposed to help me relax

@makesyofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Candles are for sure relaxing! ☺️