What happens if wick is too small?

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.
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How do I know if my wick is too small?

The wick should burn cleanly without much carbon buildup, mushrooming, or soot being given off. A wick that is too small for a container will not give a melt pool that reaches the edge of the container, it will instead tunnel down the center of the candle and may even put itself out.
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What happens if wick is too thin?

A candle wick that is too thin will have the opposite effect. The candle will burn too gently and only the inner part of the candle will melt. This will result in the wick getting saturated with wax and it will cease to burn.
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How do you rescue a candle wick too short?

If the wick is too short even to light, melt a bit of the wax with a heat gun and pour it onto a paper plate. You can also scrape out room-temperature wax using a butter knife to expose the wick so you can light it.
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Does wick size matter?

The other factor that will require a larger wick size in candles is the use of heavy amounts of candle dye in your candles. Candle dye slows down the capillary action of the wicks, and thus reduces the burn of the wick. Increasing your wick size will help you combat this issue.
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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.
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Does a thicker wick burn faster?

The two main factors for burning candles is wick size and type of wax. Wider or thicker wicks will burn much faster than thin ones, and the material the wick is made with can also make an impact. Different types of candle wax burn at different temperatures.
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Can you add a new wick to a candle?

David Bronkie, the co-founder of Siblings, says you can also thread a new store-bought wick in the hole where the wick broke off deep into the candle. "The new wick should allow you to burn your candle to the point of the old wick, at which point you may need to scrape away wax to light the old wick," he adds.
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Why is my candle barely burning?

If your candle wick won't stay lit or the flame is getting very low, it's mostly likely because the wick is too long or needs to be trimmed clean of charred material.
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How do you fix a tunnel in a candle?

Cut a small opening (around 1-inch) in the center of the aluminum foil. Remove the aluminum foil, light the wick, then place the foil cover back on. Allow the candle to burn for a few hours until the top surface of wax has completely melted and smoothed over.
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Does wick size affect flame height?

Flame length increases more strongly with wick length as the diameter increases, and the tetraco- sane flames are slightly taller than the correspond- ing paraffin flames.
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Does wick size affect the burn rate of a candle?

Wick size is the primary factor determining candle-burning rate. "A larger wick is like stepping on the gas pedal," says Phillips. The big wick delivers more fuel to the burning flame. By the way, a candle is a cylinder of solid fuel - paraffin wax - that surrounds a wick.
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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.
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What size wick should I use?

Divide your diameter by the number of wicks you intend to use. For example, if you want to wick a 3″ candle with 2 wicks, the answer would be 1.5″ (3″ ÷ 2). Use this number (1.5″ in the example above) as your effective diameter.
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What does short wick mean?

When the wick is short, it is indicative of trading that was mostly held between open and close prices of that period. On the other hand, when the wick is long, it signals that the price action has crossed the borders of the open and close prices.
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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.
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Why is my flame so small?

Candle flames that are very tall/high are usually because it's burning too much fuel and is running hot. Candle flames that are small are usually because it's not burning enough fuel and this causes a lower flame height. These issues can be fixed by adjusting the wick and/or clearing excess wax.
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Why do my candle sink in the middle when burning?

The problem of 'why do homemade candles sink in the middle' has a relatively simple answer and an even simpler fix. Wax sinks when it sets because as the wax cools, it slowly contracts and can leave what I refer to as 'sink holes' in the middle of your candles, but can also present as sunken dips around the wick.
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Can you use a QTIP as a wick?

If your candle wick is too short to burn, break a Q-tip in half and stick it into the candle with the cotton side sticking up. Wait a moment for the cotton to soak up some wax and then light it on fire!
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Why is my candle melting too fast?

If the wick is too large, the wick will consume too much fuel too quickly, causing it to generate too much heat and melt right down the middle of your candle.
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Why does my wick burn so fast?

The wick burns too fast because it is used as a fuel, instead of transporting the oil to the flame. So it's either the wick or the fuel that causes the problem. 1. First, the wick is probably to stuffed with solidified paraffin and the capillary function is not working sufficient.
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What makes a wick burn slow?

Most high-quality wicks are made from braided, plaited or knitted fibers to encourage a slow and consistent burn. In general, twisted wicks are of lower quality than braided or knitted wicks. They burn much faster because their loose construction allows more fuel to quickly reach the flame.
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Why don't my candles smell strong?

If you are noticing that your candles are not producing a strong enough hot throw, you may want to lower the temperature at which you add the fragrance oil. It can be possible that some of the fragrance is burning off simply by the heat of the melted wax. Adding your fragrance at too high of a temperature will do this.
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How can I maximize my candle scent?

Place candles far away from air vents to maximize their scent. Pay attention to where your candle is placed in the room. If you're setting it near a window that gets opened often, an overhead fan or air vent, all those things can affect how strong the candle smells.
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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.
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