CD-4 (3") Pre-Waxed Cotton Wick
The CD-4 wick is a small pre-waxed cotton wick ideal for votives and small container candles. It’s a step up in size, perfect for little jars or tins around 1.5–2 inches in diameter. Like all CD-series wicks, it comes pre-tabbed for convenience and is known for its reliable performance – a great choice for beginners making small candles that need a bit more heat than a tealight wick can provide.
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Recommended Jar Diameter: About 1.25″–1.75″ wide containers. Use CD-4 in small jelly jars, votive cups, or metal travel tins in this size range for an optimal melt pool.
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Maximum Jar Height: 3″ wick length works for container heights up to ~2.5″. This wick is well-suited to standard votive candles (typically around 2″ tall) and other small jars, with room to trim the wick for best burning.
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Wax Compatibility: Versatile with various waxes – performs well in both soy and paraffin wax candles. The CD-4’s braided cotton and paper filament construction supports a consistent burn even with scented soy wax or other blended waxes.
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Flame & Burn Performance: Provides a steady flame that’s slightly stronger than the tiniest wicks, ensuring your small candle creates a full melt pool. It’s self-trimming by design, meaning you’ll see minimal soot and mushrooming on the wick as it burns. The result is a cleaner burn and less wick maintenance between burns.
Usage Instructions: Attach the CD-4 wick to the center bottom of your candle jar or mold (a wick sticker or a bit of melted wax works well). Keep the wick centered and upright, then pour in your wax. After the candle cools completely, trim the wick to ~1/4″ before the first burn. Always test a new candle for burn performance – if the melt pool doesn’t reach the edges or the flame seems too small, you might need to wick up to the next size. With proper centering and trimming, your CD-4 wick will produce a beautiful, even burn in your small candles.
Ready to Shine: Grab this 100-pack of CD-4 wicks and make candle crafting easy and fun. They’ll help your small jars and votives burn brightly – the perfect reason to add them to your candle-making supplies today!
