How to Wick a Soy Candle
Candles made from soy wax have recently become popular because soy wax burns cleanly without emitting the toxins released by paraffin wax and because these candles do not not rely on animal by-products such as beeswax. Soy wax is an economical, easily attained substance that allows the candle maker to continue making plain or scented candles without these environmental concerns. Of course if a soy candle does not burn properly, these benefits are of little value. That's why if you are making candles from soy wax it's very important to know exactly how to wick a soy candle. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Adding a Wick to a Soy Candle
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Determine the size of your candle. Perhaps the most important step in wicking a soy candle is choosing the correct size wick for the candle you are making. For wide candles that range from 2 to 3-3/4 inches in diameter, the candle makers at soywaxcandles.org recommend using an HTP wick, which is a type of wick that burns hotter than other wicks. Guidelines for the correct wick size can be found on the group's website. These guidelines refer to candles that are 6-3/4 inches long. Containers larger than 3-3/4 inches in diameter may require multiple wicks to burn optimally. For small, molded candles and votives, votive wicks are recommended.
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Center the wick in the container to be filled. To help keep the wick in place, lay a pencil or similarly sized object across the container and wrap the top end of the wick around the pencil. Candle makers generally prefer tabbed wicks, which have a small metal disc or tab at one end that provides a flat bottom for stability.
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Pour the wax into the container and let it cure for the recommended time. Remove the pencil and trim the wick to within 1/2 inch from the top of the candle.
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Tips & Warnings
HTP wicking, along with other supplies for making soy candles, can be found online and at many larger craft stores.
