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Professional Analysis: Selection of Candle Wick for Outdoor Scented Candles

  • Apr 18, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 9

As a Outdoor Scented Candles manufacturer with over ten years of experience, we are well aware that the candle wick is the core element that determines the quality of Outdoor Scented Candles combustion. In response to the particularity of manual watering technology, we have developed a precise candle wick adaptation system based on practical experience and scientific testing, and provide customers with a full chain service from customized development to mass production.


outdoor scented candle with dried flower
outdoor scented candle with dried flower

1、 Scientific Calculation of The Wick Diameter of Outdoor Scented Candles


Basic formula: candle wick diameter ≈ candle cup inner diameter ÷ 10

Example: A candle cup in 8cm diameter needs to use an 8mm candle wick to ensure that the flame coverage area matches the candle cup volume.


Height correction factor:

Candle cup height ≤ 8cm, apply the basic formula directly

Candle cup height ≥ 8cm, an additional 1mm should be added to the base diameter (such as using a 9mm core for a 10cm high candle cup) to prevent the "tunneling effect" caused by differences in wax liquid gravity.


cotton wick for outdoor scented candles
cotton wick for outdoor scented candles

2、 Dynamic adaptation of essence concentration of Outdoor Scented Candles

Eessence concentration ≤ 8%, selecting the candle wick with standard diameter. This helps to stabilize the diffusion of basic fragrance types

Eessence concentration 8% -12%, and the diameter of candle wick: standard diameter+0.5mm. It can enhance the carrying capacity of volatile flavor

For high concentration essential oils (such as customized 15% sandalwood), we provide a dual core system solution: the main core is responsible for heat conduction, and the auxiliary core enhances aroma release. However, considering the user experience and comfort, we usually recommend that the essential oil concentration should not exceed 15%.


manufacturer supplying outdoor scented candles
manufacturer supplying outdoor scented candles

As an outdoor scented candle supplier, we can not only undertake the production of large quantities of goods, but also support personalized production of small quantities.

Customer case: A high-end hotel group customized 200 pieces of aromatherapy cup wax. Through the "basic formula+dynamic correction" model, we designed an 11mm wooden core for its 12cm high relief cup, achieving a 40% increase in aroma uniformity and zero carbonization complaint rate.


Wholesale outdoor scented candles
Wholesale outdoor scented candles

If you need to obtain the "Scented Candle Wick Selection Guide" or negotiate cooperation, please feel free to contact our process engineer team at any time. Professional casting quality, precise achievement of perfection - let us give soul to your aromatherapy candles.


If you're interested, the article Cotton Wick vs. Wooden Wick: Choosing the Right Wick for Your Unique Scented Candles is also helpful for your learning about candle wick knowledge.

 
 
 

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