How to Put a Clip or Tab onto the End of a Wick Discuss these topics on the Message Boards Copyright © 2003-2004 CandleHelp.com Pre-tabbed wicks are available for votive and tealight candles. If don’t want to use pre-tabbed wicks for tealights and votives, or if you are making container candles, or pillars which do not use a mold with a wick-whole, you will need to tab your wicks. For this you will need: Wick of the type suitable for the type of candle you are making (Please see the reference on Picking Your Wick for assistance choosing the proper wick to use for your candle.) Wick Clips Pliers Scissors Ruler Step One: Measure & Cut Wick This just takes a ruler and some scissors. For Votive Wicks, cut wick into 2 1/2“ lengths For Tealight Wicks, cut wick into 1 1/2” lengths For Container and Jar Candle Wicks, cut wick into the measure out enough wick for the height of your candle plus 2 inches extra for the wick centering process. For example, if you are making a 4” jar candle, measure out 4” + 2” = 6” length of wick. (In general, container candles 2” and under don’t extra wick cut for wick centering, as the wick’s generally stand by themselves at this height.) For Pillar Wicks, measure out enough wick for the height of your candle plus 2 inches extra for the wick centering process. For example, if you are making a 3” pillar candle, measure out 3” + 2” = 5” length of wick. (this is if your pillar mold does not have a wick hole in the bottom of it only) Continued On Page Two (click here to see it)

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