What's the Best Wick for Beeswax Candles? (Wick testing 4 different wicks!)

Today we will test out 4 different wick types for Beeswax candles, and see which ones worked the best!
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[@haleyjackson4683]

A tip is that the cotton wick has different sizes and different densities you have to be aware of the size of your candle to match the wick size

[@RichardHicks-vk3vb]

I did a lot of testing of my wicks. They make the wicks in different sizes and you gave to test at least 3 candles in each type of wick you use. With wood wicks you can get them that crackle and they make ones that dont crackle. All the wicks are make from natural material unless you get the ones with a zinc center. The best thing to do is get a sample pack of each type of wick you plane to test. Thank you have a great day.

[@Beezign]

I just tried wood wicks for the first time as well. (I have been making beeswax candles for 25 years). I put 2 wood wicks together into the holder, it burns faster but better. I have good luck with soy wicks.

[@beeswaxandwicks]

I would never have thought to put two wood wicks in the holder! Thank you for your insight, it's awesome that you've been making candles for so long!

[@lyndabell1966]

Thank you so much for this video. I think we all wish the wood wicks were really a fireplace lol❤

[@beeswaxandwicks]

Yes! And thank you! 🥰

[@savanah1407]

I’m not noticing any bad audio issues. Appreciate you sharing so much info!

[@meagana3422]

Good video. I'm in the testing phase of coconut beeswax myself. It is a very long one. I'd recommend getting your wood wicks from makesy. So many variations in thickness, width, etc. One thing I will say is that your music is SO loud compared to the volume of when you're speaking.

[@beeswaxandwicks]

Thank you for the wood wick info, and for the advice! I will try to lower the music volume 🙏

[@rhondadelaney9390]

Thank you so much for the video! I have been trying to make beeswax candles for over a year, with coconut oil and without, watched MULTIPLE videos trying to find out the best wick to use and have yet to find a type or size that will melt a 3 inch container beeswax candle without leaving wax (same container as yours). I have tried double wicks and still nothing will burn all the wax and there are NO videos that show a beeswax container candle that burns totally. Your video has been the most informative and I will try 2 of the 2mm hemp wicks in the 3 inch container and maybe that will work. Thank you for the video!

[@lenaamartin36]

my approach to this was just thinking about the circumference of the candle but this video showed me another side to consider

[@amarpreetmehta7]

thankyou for posting your testing as i am a beginner in candle making (using natural products) and struggling in wick selection... your video is very helpful

[@beeswaxandwicks]

I'm glad it helped you!

[@shinningstar439]

Thanks for making the video! I was soooooo upset about the wooden wicks not working out!🤬🤬🤬🤣 They look so cute in the candles. I guess beeswax doesn't like it.

[@beeswaxandwicks]

I think if I used multiple wicks it would work better! I'll be doing a sequel video trying that out 🥰

[@karenb6253]

@@beeswaxandwicks I just tried to do one with a double wood wick and having the same issue still. Plus they just don’t stay lit for very long

[@dawnthompson2397]

It helps to soak the wood wicks with oil; I have to double the wicks as well.

[@cupcakecanopy]

Perfect. I'm experimenting too. I'm glad I watched this thank you.

[@v.j.morrison1784]

Great video! Im new and appreciate your answers to these questions: 1. The advantage of coconut oil in beeswax? 2. How much coconut oil to the beeswax. 3: Candles give a little more heat in the winter.. In your opine, do glass containers or metal tins put off more heat? Thx for your reply! Great video!

[@beeswaxandwicks]

Hi there! Great questions: I use coconut oil in my Beeswax candles because it lowers the melting point and creates a more even melt pool. As far as how much, I typically use about 1oz per lb or Beeswax. I feel like tins put off a little more heat, because they are better conductors of heat, but small candles don't give off significant heat like a fireplace would. Hope this helps!

[@v.j.morrison1784]

@@beeswaxandwicks Perfect answers. Thank you! I look forward to seeing all of your videos. Thx again and Take care!

[@gwenhill1374]

I’m so happy for you, I’m starting my candle making as well in the summer! You got this!

[@beeswaxandwicks]

Thank you for the encouragement!! You've got this too!

[@jrccandleco7939]

Very very very helpful video!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beeswaxandwicks]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!! 🥳

[@susangoslin6089]

I bought a soy candle with a wood wick and loved it. No smoke, bright steady light, and the wax burned clear to the edge of the 3" diameter glass in about 2 hours. It burned clear down to the bottom of the 3 1/3" tall glass, liquefying each time. I went back to the store and bought 3 more. Silly me. I pulled the labels off and don't know the brand.

[@feltingme]

Thank you so much for testing these. Do you think that hemp ones would work for tea light candles as well or would they be too thick?

[@user-gq8xs1tp7t]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the different wicks! May I ask what size square braided wick you used in this trial?

[@beeswaxandwicks]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! For this test I used 12.5mm wicks :)

[@RosiePlomer-ev6pn]

U mention double wick... Is that 2 together or spaced out. Only asking as could u just use a thinker cotton thread instead of 2 thinner ones. Asking as a beginner x

[@micheler9145]

I love wood wicks. But you have to buy the correct wood wick for the Wax you are using as well as the tins you are using. 😊

[@ej6380]

My wood wick didn’t hold a flame for not even 30 seconds :/

[@janshelton8154]

I’ve tried several times to access the links below your video, to access your blog and get the wick info, and it won’t link. What (diameter size) hemp wicks did you use? Were the cotton wicks square braided and what size did you use? Thanks, you have one of the best videos I’ve seen on wick comparison for beeswax candles!

[@beeswaxandwicks]

I'm so sorry, I'm going to do a video about this soon, but my site got deleted 😭 I will make a video about these wicks soon!

[@mikedifazio9587]

I am still experimenting like you are here. What was the ratio of beeswax to coconut oil in those candles? I've noticed I have to settle on using less beeswax than I prefer to get decent performance in a container candle.

[@symbolikarts]

50/50 beeswax, coconut oil mix works great for me. Make sure you use a thick jar or proper candle vessel for beeswax because it burns hot! The flame and natural fragrance are amazing, though.

[@cherieheyn6553]

Could you use maybe more than one woodwick per candle? Also, do the hemp wicks have wire within them ?

[@beeswaxandwicks]

You absolutely could! I had someone suggest that. I still need to try that myself. And nope, the hemp wick is just hemp coated in Beeswax!

[@dro7811]

Really great content! I've been transitioning into using hemp wicks with carbon filtered beeswax. I'm just curious, and I'm not sure why, but hemp seems to burn very clean when compared to cotton...I've been able to find 1mm and 2mm hemp wicks on amazon but haven't been able to find anything thicker, do you have any advice on where I can find thicker hemp wicks from?

[@brendacuevas4676]

I used hemp on my first set of candles 😂 boy did I learn it’s not that easy…. I was trying to use something natural, no synthetics.

[@elijahsanders3547]

Thank you :) I have some questions: 1. Do you have to trim any of these candles as they burn? 2. Do you have wick size recommendations for candle diameter? 3. Do you ship supplies to Indonesia? Thank you.

[@beeswaxandwicks]

Yes, always trim the wicks after each burn. This will prevent the flame from getting too big! For most wicks, like these, I'd say one for a 3 inch diameter candle, and anything more than that I would double wick. I am not a supplier 😁

[@elijahsanders3547]

@@beeswaxandwicks thank you :) Are consumers used to that? Are there hemp versions of self trimming wicks?

[@lindah1186]

What size cotton wick do you recommend is best for a 3-inch diameter 10oz glass jar? Please help. Thank you!

[@lindah1186]

I'm using beeswax

[@ryonchero4401]

Do you have a ratio of coconut oil to beeswax that tou find works well?

[@beeswaxandwicks]

Anywhere between 2-3 tablespoons per 12-16 ounces! I'm not great with exact measurements, but this ratio usually works best for me.

[@jillgross6232]

I just saw this, as I make all types of wax. Getting into testing bees wax. I think with a wooden Wick, your going to need a booster Wick to produce enough heat to melt pure bees wax. I use a bees was coconut blend made by Makesy. I love it and is easy to Wick. However, I wanted to have pure bees wax as well. In smaller jars I am using a #2 square braid Wick, I dip them in bees wax and a #6 square braid for 3" diameter containers. Both work fairly well. My wax of choice above all is Apricot coconut creme made by Calwax. So that is my base for all my knowledge. So working with bees wax has been fun. I enjoy a challenge, which bees wax is. I think I am also going to make a few bees wax melts to see how that goes. Sounds like it could work. I love wax warmers! They are beautiful home decor and produce beautiful fragrance without the worry of kids and pets knocking over candles. I enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing what you learned in your experiment. 😊😊😊

[@crazyhazy8560]

beeswax has quite a low melting point range of 62 to 64 °C. So im surprised at not burning well.

[@beeswaxandwicks]

That is the melting point of Beeswax, however, for a candle that is considered a HIGH melting point. Beeswax melts at 147 fahrenheit, while candles like soy wax candles have a lower melting point of only 112 degrees fahrenheit.

[@crazyhazy8560]

Ahhhh interesting soy it's lower. I do think it also depends on the type of beeswax and how it's been rendered

[@isabelpapagno1433]

please get a mic. your phone mic is terrible.

[@beeswaxandwicks]

Thanks for the constructive criticism. Though, I haven't gotten a mic yet because I have a very low budget and am not yet monetized.