Beeswax candle with wooden wick

[xacts360]

I am trying to make beeswax candle with wooden wick but facing som problem in it , the wax is getting pillered in the middle and a lot of wax are getting wasted on sides.

Also the wick is not burning property it is just showing black stick bit I am not able to see the fire property.

Could you please help me create a better candle

 

[jcandleattic]

The wick is not big enough to handle the hardness and high temp of the beeswax. You will either need to change your wick, or find a bigger wooden wick to test with.

 

[cerelife]

Aside from needing a larger wooden wick to create a full melt pool, wooden wicks usually need to be trimmed with each burn. You can use a wick trimmer or just pinch off the blackened portion of the wick with your fingers before lighting the candle. This should give you more of the fire property/crackling sound that makes wooden wicks popular.

 

[RusticUrban]

You will need to try either
1) a larger wick size for the heat required for beeswax
2) if you can get hold of a double wood wick - where it is thicker
Or 3) you could try using the same wick your using but use 2 on either side of the candle, this creates a larger burn pool

Candle making is all about testing and more testing

 

[Wooden Wick]

We suggest ordering a larger wick to help even out the melt pool. If you need help finding which wick is right for you, you may check out the link below: Guide for Fragrances, Waxes, & Wicks at The Wooden Wick Co.