FOLLOW THESE STEPS
MEASURE JAR DIAMETER
When choosing a wick the most important part is getting the correct thickness. Height is not as important as you will be trimming your wicks to size later.
So their first thing to do is measure the internal diameter of your candle jar as you will need this measurement to help match up a suitable wick using the wick table.
For a straight sided jar simply measure across the top of the jar from one side to the other. For a tapered jar you want to measure the widest point at which there will be wax in the jar.
CHOOSE A WICK
Now refer to the wick chart and find the wick that matches the diameter of your jar.
There are often two or more wicks that match your size, this is to allow for “fine tuning” due to the many variables in candle recipes.
We recommend starting out at the higher end of the scale and testing from there.
Wick Code | Diameter Code | Height | Height |
CDN 6 | 40-45mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 7 | 45-50mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 8 | 50-55mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 10 | 55-60mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 12 | 60-65mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 14 | 65-70mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 16 | 70-75mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 18 | 75-80mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 20 | 80-85mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 22 | 85-90mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 24 | 90-95mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 26 | 95-100mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 28 | 100-105mm | 150mm | 300mm |
CDN 30 | 105-110mm | 150mm | 300mm |
The guides are for use with soy, palm, coconut, blended and gel wax. When working with beeswax you should bump up at least three sizes.
The CDN wick by Heinz Verhaegh are one of the best in the industry and feature a paper braid style designed to “self trim” by bending at the tip while burning.
The CDN series of candle wicks are made from pure cotton with a paper core and a paper braid running through the wick which helps to deliver a more complete combustion and a cleaner burn. The paper braid is what gives the wick its light brown colour.
CDN wicks are all natural and are Zinc and Lead free.

