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Candle Zinc Core Wicking Chart
This chart lists the recommended wick sizes for various types and sizes of molds. Note that your wick needs may vary depending on your wax formula.
Beeswax - Sizes shown are for paraffin wax candles. Beeswax candles will usually require 1 to 2 sizes larger than those shown for candles of the same type.
Note - We have found that the wick manufacturer's size recommendations are very inaccurate, so we have also included the sizes we use as well as the most popular sellers where appropriate.
Chart Key
Red M
- Wick manufacturers recommendation.
Violet O - We
use this size.
Green P
- Popular size.
Where appropriate, the codes above will include a candle diameter in inches.
For example M 3" would be the manufacturer's recommended size for a 3 inch diameter candle.
| Zinc Core And Pre Tabbed Wick Note: We have included the manufacturer's recommendations for zinc core for use in molded candles although we advise against it for such use. |
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| Tea Light | Floater | Votive | Taper | Molded | Container | |
| 28-24 SP | O M | M | M | M 1" | M 1-2" | |
| 34-40 | O M | O P M | O M | M 2" | M 2" | |
| 34-40 SP | O M | O P | M 2" | M 2" | ||
| 36-24-24 | M 2-3" | M 2-3" | ||||
| 44-24-18 | O P | M 2-3" | O 2"
P M 2-3" |
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| 44-32-18 | M 3" | M 3" | ||||
| 51-32-18 | M 2-3" | O 3"
P M 2-3" |
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| 60-44-18 | M 3-4" | O 4"
P M 3-4" |
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Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common candle making practices as of the time of this writing - January 2006. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.
Author: Bob Sherman
Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.
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