Create Candle Wicks

There are ways to create wicks the colonial way in your craft of the art candle making project. First soak heavy cotton yarn for 12 hours in one of these solutions:

• 1 tbsp salt combined with 2 tbsp boric acid and 1 cup of water
• A mixture of turpentine, lime water and vinegar.

When the yarn is dry, braid 2 or 3 strands together to form the wick. The easier way is to buy ready made wicks at your craft store. Be sure that the wicks you buy fit the candles you plan to make. A wick that is too large will cause your candle to smoke; too small will cause the flame to go out.

~ Art Of Candle Project Craft Series

 

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