How far apart should wicks be?

Be sure they are centered, spaced out about 1" apart from each other, and not too close to the side of the glass if using containers. Placing the wicks close to the sides can cause the glass to get too hot.

Can I put two wicks together?

To double wick: divide the diameter of the candle in half and choose a wick size that is appropriate for each half. For example; Half of a 4" diameter candle is 2". Using our Wick Guide, select your wax, then select the 2 - 2.5" diameter and you'll see the recommendations.

Can you put too many wicks in a candle?

We recommend using no more than 3 wicks in a jar that is 4 inches wide otherwise you risk crowding the jar and creating too much heat for your candles. We have also included a diagram for a 5 inch diameter container using 4 wicks but, you CAN use 3 wicks in this size jar if you wanted to.

How far apart should I double wick candles?

Be sure they are centered, spaced out about 1" apart from each other, and not too close to the side of the glass if using containers. Placing the wicks close to the sides can cause the glass to get too hot.

Are you supposed to light all 3 wicks?

If you decide to burn just one wick at a time, still do the first burn with all three wicks -- then alternate between wicks for the single burns, so that you keep the level of wax more or less even across the surface of the candle.

Perfect wick placement every time

Does wick size affect scent throw?

Too small of a wick will create a small burn pool, which will lead to poor scent throw. Too large of a wick may burn too hot and actually burn off the fragrance, which also can lead to poor scent throw.

How do you center a 3 wick candle?

For round shape candles, a triangle placement works best for 3 wick candles. Place three wicks evenly apart at each point of a triangle, centered in the candle container. In terms of double wick candles in a round container, place them evenly apart centered in the container.

Do 2 wick candles burn faster?

So the bigger the candle, the longer the burn time. But what you probably didn't know—and honestly, it seems counterintuitive—is that a three wick candle in the same exact vessel as a one wick candle will burn slower—not faster.

Are double wick candles better?

Dual wicks are so efficient that they burn at the same rate as single wick candles. What's more, the two wicks burn the wax so completely that there is very little left in the bottom of the jar. That means you always get more candle for the money.

Does the size of a candle wick matter?

The candle on the left is under wicked meaning the wick size is too small for the candle. An under wicked candle will not burn out to the edge of the container but will instead burn down the middle, or 'tunnel'. Often the flame will extinguish itself before all the wax is burned.

Are you supposed to light both wicks?

#1- The most important thing you need to know for any candle made with 2, 3 or more wicks is that each wick needs to be lit, every single burn. Igniting one wick at a time will not prolong the life of the candle but rather can lead to wick drowning or uneven melt pools.

How do I get my candle to burn evenly?

Why do my homemade candles not smell?

To troubleshoot the problem, first try burning your candle in a smaller room, such as a bathroom or home office, in case the scent is simply subtler than expected. Also, try burning your candle for a longer period of time, as it may simply need a full melt-pool to diffuse the scent.

How do I make my candles smell stronger?

Why doesn't my candle smell when I light it?

If you can no longer smell your candle, it does not mean the scent has disappeared; more than likely your brain had enough and switched off so you no longer notice the scent. After burning your candle for 2 hours, try stepping outside for about 15 minutes to clear your scent palate and come back in.

How do you stop a candle from tunneling?

The best way to fix candle tunneling is to prevent it from happening in the first place. And it's very simple, too. 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!

Are you supposed to pour out candle wax after it burns?

How do I remove the last remaining wax from my candle vessel so I can reuse it? If the remaining wax is liquid, we suggest to carefully pour the wax into a lined waste container. Never pour hot wax into your drain as it can cause clogging problems and/or damage your garbage disposal.

Why should you only burn candles for 3 hours?

If you burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time, carbon will collect on the wick, and your wick will begin to "mushroom." This can cause the wick to become unstable, the flame to get too large, your candle to smoke, and soot to be released into the air and around your candle container.

How do you burn a multi wick candle evenly?

What happens if candle wick is too long?

Burning a candle for too long will cause carbon to collect on the wick, leading it to “mushroom.” The wick will then become unstable and produce a dangerously large flame. Plus, your candle will start to smoke and release soot.

How long should the wick be on a candle?

Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch at all times. It is suggested to trim the wick every 4 hours of burn time. When wick trimming, you should always extinguish the flame, let the candle come to room temperature, and trim the wick before relighting.