How to wick large candle containers with multiple wicks

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[@sunshinetoca1768]

This is the BEST demo and explanation of the wick sizing selection I have ever seen.Thank you!❤

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

@@sunshinetoca1768 Thank you!

[@prodigygirl1]

What an amazing tutor you are. This is informative, detailed and you approached all learning styles. I give this an A 🌟. Oh, thank you so much.😊

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

@@prodigygirl1 Thank you so much!

[@prodigygirl1]

@StandleyHandcrafted You are most welcome! 😊

[@poached36]

I've been binge watching and taking notes on your videos for the past 2 days. This has been the most informative video(s) I have come across and has been a big help for me starting out. Can't say thank you enough! On to the next video lol

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Sheree Hill Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad it helped.

[@jereynolds51]

Sheree Hill shows it going? I'm in the same boat. Loved this video but love all of them.

[@poached36]

@@jereynolds51 it's going well- I'm focusing more on wax melts now. Hope all is well 😊

[@jereynolds51]

Sheree Hill I am focusing on the same. I'm getting ready to buy the candle kit and maybe get my daughter the wax melt kit. I'm so excited.

[@dagnyhanrahan8029]

Thank you, this was exactly what I needed to visualize wick selection, number of wicks etc, very helpful!

[@thedoubleboiler6971]

Omg! The tracing is brilliant! Where has this video been all my candle career?! 😥

[@nadiabalizcky117]

I started to see your videos, I thank you for the valuable time. You are a great teacher in the matter. This video helped me a lot. Thank you so much!

[@lkimagarrett8296]

You'll never know how much you are appreciated!! Thanks a zillion!

[@sinfashion0]

Omg where have you been all my life 😭. I love candles, kinda obsessed lol. I've been watching so many videos on KZbin how to make them but got way more confused then was before. Thank God I found your channel, you explain everything so well. Now finally things make sense. Thank you so much ❤️

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you! I'm glad they're helping. :)

[@XkillerXmannequinsX]

between your channel and timber ridge I've learned so much, already have half a notebook full of notes and information, thank you

[@takisha3999]

OMG, I just ordered the same tins from Dream Vessel and your video could not be right on time. I am so thankful for your videos and approach to making candles perfect for the consumers, as a beginner in the candle making business your videos are very helpful.

[@caroleheidema1564]

May I ask what wax your using, I have been using GB 464 but just can't seem to get it right with this tin.

[@heathervanderbrink6737]

Helpful info, as always! Thanks so much! Your videos are great for those of us new to the craft. Keep up the great work.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Heather VanderBrink Thank you I’m glad they’re helping. 😊

[@georgianasalter]

Keep doing videos. You, Wade and a few others are an expert in a big pool of people who know little to nothing about being a chandler. And when dealing with fire, flaky information is dangerous. Thank you for your expertise!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

@@georgianasalter Thank you so much! More videos coming soon! 😃

[@alexpeets2507]

I just started testing a jar with a 5” diameter yesterday. Great video, right on time😊

[@marinanakamura6013]

I was searching so bad for an explanation like this, thanks!!!!!

[@Aleshiafontaine32]

Your videos are so helpful I am trying to start a candle business and I've been watching your channel Non-Stop thank you 👍

[@nycpennypowell]

You’re really helping me to start making candles!! Can’t wait to get my Kit...And Thank-You for all this wonderful info!!! I’m watching you🕯

[@demetricestrapp8253]

I just purchased jars from dollar tree just like the glass Libby jar. And was thinking how man wicks should I use? Then poof you posted this video! Thank you!

[@sherriedentley600]

There is a lot of good information 👏 here. Thank You

[@gabriellebrown5834]

I am finding your videos so helpful in candle making journey!

[@bandogbone3265]

If you form your two wicks into a double helix in the square container, all four corners are more likely to melt as the candle burns down. This can be accomplished by pouring many thin layers and twisting the wick holder a little after each layer solidifies and before pouring the next layer. It would be labor-intensive, so probably not commercially viable but maybe fun to make one or two for yourself, maybe even with rainbow colors.

[@cherylgrace2744]

I learn so much from all your videos! Thank you so much🦋

[@MsLiz097]

Thank you so much for this info I’m currently in the testing phase right now and I have the 16oz tin jars I started off with three wicks and definitely noticed that one side of the edge wasn’t melting properly so I’m definitely gonna try 4wicks and see if that’ll balance out which I’m pretty sure it will thank you for this video 🙏🙏

[@zinamoore1301]

I brought the same containers the Maroc be my first time making large containers more than one wick I hope it comes out well your tip help me out a lot

[@Tracy_Mishelle]

Hi Zina, can you tell me what wick you used for miraca vessel? Thank you!

[@tonyrodriguez6554]

Thanks for the video. You did mentioned that you use 2 wooden wicks for the zen tin but I was wondering which size? Also what's your though of using CD or ECO wicks in zen tins?

[@warriorsgreatness6182]

Thank you for your expert generous ideas tips tricks exceptional helps. Mucho Gracias

[@esthercandelaria1565]

This is so incredibly helpful! I really appreciate your videos! 🕯

[@NOLAFINDS]

this was an amazing !!!!! video I needed this

[@KayleighB2024]

Jeff your videos are so valuable and make me feel like someone has my back. I'm wondering if you cut those cardboard circles to the burn diameter of each wick? I think it's a wonderful idea that could save a lot of trial and error. Thank you so much!

[@jenniferjones8286]

Absolutely love all the videos!!! Great information!!!!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you!

[@socialdiva8765]

Thank you for sharing

[@reighanpaterson9036]

Hi! Love the videos! Are you able to do a video on cleaning up and refilling old candle jars? Like how to remove left over wax, clean up and refill the jars?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I will put one together. :)

[@bamabev79]

I put my failed candles on a candle warmer until completely melted then pour the wax into an empty can (dog & cat food cans are always available in my house!😁), let it harden & throw it away. Right after I pour the wax into a can, I use extremely hot water to rinse as much residual wax out of the container, then use paper towels to finish cleaning it. Hot water & dish soap ensure it is completely cleaned.

[@tonismith571]

I know this is super old but hopefully you will still see my question. I am wanting to test on the miraca and zen from dream vessels that you showed in the video. The wick suggestion helped a lot thank you. Would you use those same wicks with coco apricot wax? That is primarily the wax I want to use. Thanks so much. You're awesome

[@paolanunez5201]

Very helpful technique. Thank you!

[@Littlehighnessworld]

Very good explaination

[@AaeishaCM]

Jeff Thanks so much for this video 🤗

[@spreston214]

I'm just getting familiar with making candles and your videos have been so informative and helpful! You're the best! Understanding which wicks to use is of great assistance. Thanks so much! Do you have a blog because I am not on Facebook.

[@ginainscore2339]

Hi I love your videos, I've learned so much from them!! Thank you!!

[@LChea1216]

What size cd wicks would you recommend for the purple zen tin?

[@amberthe86]

So since the htp104 are gone what wicks would work just as good. Thanks for your videos very helpful

[@xiomararuiz5267]

Your videos are so educational.. love them. ❤ I do have a question where do you buy your container sooo beautiful

[@popitargentina]

Generous information! ❣️

[@dawnfinley4439]

What size was your wood wicks

[@tamizzleloves4928]

Wow I learned so much🖖

[@MAREY_BCN]

Hola! Felicidades por tu canal ...tus vídeos son fantásticos!!! Te animo a activar los subtítulos en español ...así podremos disfrutar de tus magníficas explicaciones. Gracias!! y un abrazo desde Barcelona (España).!!

[@randydavis4750]

love the blooper idea :)

[@LymeLiteCo]

Hi there, for the Miracas you mentioned you use htp104- maybe I missed it but what wax are you testing with? I am using 454 coco soy.

[@snarkysweetness]

Which cotton wick would you recommend using 464 soy with the Zen?

[@akshaya1558]

Very informative video 😀..thank you

[@TheOdorExterminator]

Thank you Jeff

[@joshuamedeiros1058]

Hey Jeff, thank you for all that you do to help. I was wondering what wick would you recommend using Golden Wax 464 with the Zen tins? I would like to use a wooden wick but not sure if that’s smart? Thank you. Blessings.

[@jhiselebardot]

Hello, hoping that you answer, but I did not hear you mention in this video or answered any question previously about this in the comments. QUESTION: What were the diameter size for the wooden wicks that you used in the Zen vessels? Thank you!

[@BehindTheMoons]

Very helpful :) Thank you!

[@camillemacquarrie7797]

I enjoyed your video. I just made some candles in big Atlantic clamshells (6-7 inches) using 464 soy wax, and I think CD 18 wicks, but the wick holders are visible after a short burn. Any remedy, Thx! What would you recommend in a wood wick? Ty

[@TheChe_23.]

Thank you... ❤🇿🇦

[@ranasawah9198]

Hello how are you? Can u please tell Me where u got the bigger jars?

[@MsLove2worship]

With the wider candle tins how or what do you use to keep the wicks in place?

[@isabel0406]

For 4 in diameter. I want to use wood wicks but I don’t know what size to use, or should use smaller ones and just double wick it?

[@latyshuahill211]

Hello. I have the miraca vessels and wanted to know how many wood wicks would I use, and what size?

[@mayriamrazack7349]

Hi, your vd's are so educational in this world of making candles I'm just starting up, so its all new to me, but one question i would like to ask, when you have find your perfect wick can you use that times 2 or 3 depending on the diameter of the container?

[@rrutaba]

Thank u. Plz tell which wick is more good for long burnings

[@leac9134]

Awesome video , I’m in Australia and here we use mostly CDN or ACS no idea what HTPs are 😅

[@BeautybyBueno]

Standley you are badass and I love your videos!!! :)) I have a question.... What if your vessel is a tin can 1" deep 3" wide using Pillar wax BW 921...What wick would you recommend?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you so much. I would try two LCS 60’s in that one. 🙂

[@AliciaMariesPhotographyNWI]

If we are using the CDN wicks what would you recommend for the size on the maraca tin jar?

[@tequilagarvin38]

Hiii Jeff, I Love the pot like vessel, where did you get them from if you don’t mind me asking?

[@ericamcginnis375]

How did you center the miraca jar I have them but I can’t seem to keep the wicks centered when cooling

[@dgnorris98]

Hey Stan hey! Thank you for replying to my email... Hey where did you get the zen containers? I make candles for myself and give as gifts and I love those containers. Thank you sir.

[@britmitche]

Dream vessels

[@shunwilliams6180]

Great video thank you so much

[@pollyoceangirlpc8146]

Love your videos I love using wood wicks and in this video using the the square jar what wood wick would you recommend or how many ? Thank you

[@TrickyVic25]

Can you recommend the best soy wax to use for candles please? Loved this, thank you so much for another amazingly helpful video!

[@AaeishaCM]

Vicky Hoyland IGI 6006 or GB 464

[@TrickyVic25]

Aaeisha Cash-Murray Thank you!

[@Crip2Knyght]

IGI 6006 is not 100% soy wax its a parafin and soy blended wax so if youre looking for a 100% soy bean wax then i suggest the 464

[@TrickyVic25]

Crip2Knyght Thank you, I’ll give that one a go

[@bcuda4385]

Hi there! Quick question. My container is 4.5 inch wide 3 inch depth. Using Joy wax. Want to use .003 medium wooden wick. Should I use 1 or 2 wooden wicks? Thank you!

[@bbwlover3982]

I will be making my order soon for these tins

[@marisarouillon371]

hello Stanley Handcrafted How are you? when you make candle making can you able to use Stoneware (canister), rubberwood (lid) and silicone (ring) container is it safe for candle making?

[@joespitz4139]

NEVAE with eco wick is a 14 ok or need a 16 thanks

[@ck-ib2xb]

Hey Stanley, I ordered the candle starter kit from you which came with the igi 6006 parasoy wax. It is sooooo amazing. I want to stick with using only the igi 6006. Would you say its the best to use when making candles? I hope so because using other waxes, my candles have NEVER ever came out so great with amazing scents unit the igi 6006. What do you think?

[@Virgoswagg84]

What is your opinion of CD wicks for 8 oz jelly jars and the 3 wick tumblers from candle science....I use 6006 but I add about 10% 464

[@michellecarniel2796]

Hi there - Just wondering which HTP wick size you would recommend using for double wicking a 4" diameter container size? Or would you recommend using 3 wicks? Thank you so much!

[@soyfulcandlescents8269]

How far should the wicks be from the side ? 1 inch ? Lone star for the wood wicks ? Thanks . Great video .i use 464. (I use the square jar) Libby jar

[@noraledford487]

thank you for this!!!

[@ericagiannantonio8820]

I burn everything! No wasted wax here 😁

[@nicholassmith7723]

I don't see the porcelain containers on candle science, do they still sell them?

[@cs_fl5048]

I am watching a lot now because I like your deductive and experimental reasoning process, and am interested in how you pick which wax. This one was IGI 6006, which on paper sounds fine, but why not 6098 this time, or even the single pour production wax from Candles and Supplies, or the ubiquitous 646? What made you pick 6006? Well, really, what I'm asking is what makes you pick a given wax for a given project. I have seen others who tell us which wax, but not exactly why. Could you outline some characteristics from your experience? (Perhaps you have done this in your archives and I just haven't got there yet...) Mind you, I live in FLA, and it is already near 90 degrees here, so I have to think of melting points sometimes.

[@nikthezombie]

I was just deciding between the Zen and maraca. Did you seal the Zen like the site suggests? If so with what?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Nik Adams The site actually links to my other video where I deal them with Rutland high heat silicone

[@filrecensioni]

Very useful Thank You

[@jenniferohjennie]

Those soup cup containers are beautiful. Where are those from?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Costco :)

[@enoughcries]

I have an 8oz tin container should I double wick? Im new making candles

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Probably not. Double wicking usually doesn’t need to happen until you get vessels around 3” and above.

[@mariaaramos2512]

Is it necessary to add a lid to preserve the scent?

[@khandi720]

Has anyone tried the Infinia? Did you use 1 or 2 wicks using ECO 16(candle science)

[@stephenromero3377]

what type of wax did you use for the libby Jar? if 464, can i use to small wooden wicks diagonally? thanks!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Stephen Romero I used IGI6006 and you can use two small wood wicks and angle them.

[@jsmom1989]

Did you use IGI 6006 for all the containers in this video?

[@nycpennypowell]

Hi Stanley your videos are really wonderful but I cannot find you on Instagram!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you so much! instagram.com/standleyhandcrafted/

[@nycpennypowell]

Omg! What difference s D makes!!😂😂

[@Crip2Knyght]

Can you specify exactly what size wood wicks you used in the zen vessels please jeff

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Crip2Knyght Medium wood wicks from Lone Star Candle Supply

[@Crip2Knyght]

@@StandleyHandcrafted thank you so much

[@Crip2Knyght]

@@StandleyHandcrafted have you tried using the wood wicks on the miracan vessels? Or would those be too much for those vessels to handle?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Crip2Knyght I made a three wick wood wick with the Miraca and they work great but the tabs are so tall that you end up with Ali tot wasted wax. I really should of put that in the video. Dang!

[@Crip2Knyght]

@@StandleyHandcrafted ok thanks again for all the helpful info. It really helps us amateur candle makers out a lot

[@sandymclean9630]

Thankyou you are Amazing !!!! Nz 🌴🌴

[@NeverGiveUp118]

Can you use a company’s wax with a different company’s fragrance and wick? Thanks.

[@DIAMONDS11180]

HI. Could you tell me how much wax and fragrance you use for the morroca (spellcheck) candle jars? THANK YOU

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

DIAMONDS11180 The Miraca held around 10-11 ounces of wax and the ratio depends on the wax. I used the parasoy which is 1.5oz to one pound of wax.

[@MAREY_BCN]

Gracias por activar la opción...tu video lo podemos ver con subtítulos en español ! muchas gracias y un abrazo!

[@pamkirk1607]

Do the tins have a protective coating as not to rust?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Pam Kirk I’m testing different fragrances in the Zens to see if they discolor.

[@ZensoulCandles]

hello where can i find these metal container ?

[@ArtCE47]

How do you recommend starting with your product? For example, should someone start out with like 2 basic candles, maybe 2 sizes/containers, 2 or 3 scents and just grow from there? Or should someone start with 5 or 6 scents, several size and container variations? I've been working towards starting a candle business for about 3 or 4 months now but im gettin REALLY getting hung up on this, cant make a decision and feel like its really holding me back! Help! Thank you!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I always recommend one jar, you will spend a lot of time finding the right wick so make it easy and stick to one at first. For scents I recommend 4-6 as a good starting point. You can hit all scent areas well with that many and cover all customer bases with food types, florals, woodys, fruity, fall, etc

[@tonishaw6387]

I you have a jar with 3 wicks, how do you stabilize the wicks? I. E. What clip or product do you use to keep the wicks straight while you poor the wax? Thank you

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I have a video coming that shows all this but for now I use chop sticks and bag clips across them

[@kbarr866]

Love your videos! Would you mind telling me exactly where you bought those candle containers? I have not seen them on either CandleScience or Lonestar... Thanks!

[@miissdee102]

Dream vessels