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The Various Styles of Candle Wicks

There are a number of factors that go into selecting the right wick for the job when you’re making candles. The type of wax you’re using for your candle making is one important factor, but the thickness and height of the candle itself also come into play. The way the wick burns is affected by the colorant and fragrance used inside of the candle and how well they were distributed, and different wicks will respond to these in different ways. Together, all of this helps to determine the burn rate of the wick, which has to do with the speed at which the wick itself burns through the candle. Here we’re going to look at different kinds of wicks and their applications to help you determine what type of wick will be best for your next project.

First off, we need to mention wax consumption ratings for candle wicks. When you’re trying to choose a wick, look at the wax consumption information listed for each wick. Not only will this tell you how long the candles you make with the wicks will last, but they can also help you to determine what size of a candle to make in the first place if you like a specific type of wick. Wicks that burn slowly are best for soft candle waxes with a low melting point, and wicks that burn quickly are better for waxes that don’t have a very low melting point.

A cored wick as the name implies is a candle wick that uses a core. The point of the core is to help the wick keep its shape during the pouring process so that it doesn’t bend or fold out of shape. This allows the wick to support itself when you’re pouring the candle wax, and that’s easier than keeping the wick straight manually. In general, you’re going to want to wax cored wicks before you pour since it will help to keep the wick rigid and inflexible. The most common materials used to make cored wicks are zinc, cotton and paper.

Another common type of wick uses a flat braid to cause the end of the wick to bend while it burns. Flat braid wicks are designed to make the wick burn evenly and smoothly. The braided structure helps to prevent a collection of carbon lumps on the wick, which is a process known as mushrooming. Mushrooming can make it hard to keep your candle burning, and it can also cause an unpleasant odor, so it’s best to minimize it as much as possible.

LX wicks are a coreless type of wick made from a stabilized braid. The major advantage that LX candle wicks bring to the table is that they are well-known for providing a very consistent burn for candles made from most of the popular types of candle waxes. This kind of wick also helps to prevent mushrooming, and it’s known for putting off less smoke than many other types of candle wicks. The LX candle wick is designed specifically for a high-quality burn.

Made by the same people who produce LX wicks, the RRD series candle wicks are made from braided cotton. RDD candle wicks are also notable for coming in a round shape compared to other wicks that are often flat or irregular in shape. The RDD series candle wick was created to meet the demand for candle wicks that increase the amount of fuel that gets to the actual flame. The end effect is that RRD wicks are very good at not allowing the flame to get clogged and stop burning because of the effects of colorant or fragrance.

Another candle wick style that is known for its performance is the CD series wick. CD series candle wicks are coreless and use a flat braid style instead of the round style that the RRD series uses. The key feature to the CD series candle wick is a small filament that is woven around the outside of the wick. This filament helps to generate a very hot and consistent burn. While this increases the burn rate, it works very well with waxes that are known for being difficult to burn. One disadvantage of the CD series wick, however, is that it’s not appropriate for certain soft waxes since it will cause the candle to burn too quickly.