No. 7 (2.5") Candle Wick – 5 Metres | Beeswax Candle Making Wick
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No. 7 Candle Wick – 5 Metres | Beeswax Candle Making Wick
For use with candles with a diameter of approximately 2.5” (63.5mm).
A high-quality No. 7 candle wick, supplied in a convenient 5 metre length and particularly well suited to beeswax candle making.
This Bleached Square™ Wick range was originally developed specifically for beeswax candles and is designed to perform particularly well with waxes that have a high viscosity when molten, including beeswax and vegetable waxes.
Made from 100% natural fibres, the wick is finished with chemical treatments designed to improve its burning characteristics. Its construction is engineered to curl while burning, helping to minimise carbon build-up.
Key Features
- Wick size: No. 7
- Length: 5 metres
- Type: Bleached Square™ candle wick
- Constructed from 100% natural fibres
- Originally designed for beeswax candles
- Also suitable for vegetable waxes
- Particularly suited to highly viscous molten waxes
- Engineered to curl during burning
- Designed to help minimise carbon build-up
- Supplied as a continuous length to cut as required
- Suitable for larger candle-making projects
What Size Candle Is No. 7 Wick Suitable For?
According to the manufacturer's wick selection guide, No. 7 Bleached Square Wick produces an indicative wax pool diameter of approximately 6.4 cm (2.5 inches).
The manufacturer categorises No. 7 for extra-large container candles and extra-large pillar candles.
This should be treated as a starting point rather than a guaranteed candle diameter. The actual performance of a wick depends on the wax formulation, candle design and any additives used.
No. 7 Wick Technical Information
| Manufacturer's specification | No. 7 Bleached Square Wick |
|---|---|
| Indicative flame height | 5.53 cm (2.18") |
| Rate of consumption | 7.98 g/hour (0.28 oz/hour) |
| Wax pool diameter | 6.41 cm (2.52") |
| Total number of ends | 100 |
These figures are taken directly from the manufacturer's technical rate chart and should be treated as reference data rather than guaranteed performance in every candle.
Is No. 7 Wick Suitable for Beeswax Candles?
Yes. The Bleached Square Wick range was originally designed specifically for beeswax candles.
Its construction makes it particularly suitable for waxes that are highly viscous when molten, with the manufacturer specifically identifying beeswax and vegetable wax as suitable applications.
This makes No. 7 wick particularly useful for beekeepers and candle makers producing larger beeswax candles.
Can I Use No. 7 Wick With Vegetable Wax?
Yes. Although originally developed for beeswax candles, the Bleached Square Wick range is now used with different candle systems. The manufacturer specifically describes it as an excellent choice for beeswax and vegetable waxes.
Why Does the Wick Curl When It Burns?
The wick is deliberately engineered to curl while burning. This helps to minimise carbon build-up and forms part of the wick's intended burning behaviour.
How Much Wick Will I Receive?
You will receive 5 metres of continuous No. 7 candle wick, allowing individual wick lengths to be cut according to the size and style of candle being made.
Do I Need to Burn Test My Candles?
Yes. Burn testing is essential when selecting a candle wick.
The manufacturer's wick sizing information is intended as a guide rather than a guarantee. Candle performance can vary according to:
- Wax type and formulation
- Candle diameter and shape
- Fragrance oils
- Colourants
- Other wax additives
- Container or mould design
- Overall candle formulation
The manufacturer recommends confirming the final wick selection by testing the finished candle rather than relying solely on its reference charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is No. 7 wick suitable for beeswax?
Yes. The Bleached Square Wick range was originally developed for beeswax candles and is particularly suited to highly viscous molten waxes.
What size candle is No. 7 wick suitable for?
The manufacturer's guide categorises No. 7 for extra-large container and pillar candles, with an indicative wax pool diameter of approximately 6.4 cm (2.5").
Recommended for use with candles with a diameter of approximately 2.5” (63.5mm)
This is a guide only and suitability should always be confirmed through burn testing.
Can I use No. 7 wick with vegetable wax?
Yes. Vegetable wax is specifically identified by the manufacturer as a suitable application for Bleached Square Wick.
Is this a natural candle wick?
The wick is constructed from 100% natural fibres. However, it is finished with chemical treatments to improve its burn qualities, so it should not be described as untreated or chemical-free.
Why does my candle still need testing?
Wax types, additives and individual candle formulations can all affect wick performance. The manufacturer's technical figures are therefore intended to help with initial wick selection rather than guarantee a particular result.
Important Candle-Making Information
Wick recommendations and technical figures should always be treated as a starting point. Always carry out appropriate burn testing on the complete finished candle before producing candles in quantity or offering them for sale.
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