What is the role of a wick in a candle?

Answer 1

This falls under a dangerous category. One that should not be answered here to avoid injuries. Contact a fireworks factory and they may tell you.

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As a number of 'science experiments' have caused permanent and serious injury to those who started out just playing MOST countries ban the making of fireworks except by those people who make a living in making new and exciting pyrotechnics.

For safety reasons even making a wick for fireworks involves using materials that cause injury to the just playing.

Answer 2

Of all the components that help make a candle work, the most important is the wick of the candle!! it is the most important part because the size and type of wick are rated to control the burn length of the candle!!

Simply, a candle is made by melting the wax and then pouring that mixture into various mould!! as the candle liquid is melted, the wick is immediately immersed into the liquid and allowed to cool!!

Wicks can be made from just about anything, but the thicker or tougher its texture, the longer the candle will burn!! A candle wick can be as simple as a piece of string or cord!! A candle wick works by capillary action, drawing ("wicking") the melted wax or fuel up to the flame!! When the liquid fuel reaches the flame, it vaporizes and combusts!! The candle wick influences how the candle burns!! Important characteristics of the wick include diameter, stiffness, fire-resistance, and tethering!!

Answer 3

The wick depends on the type of wax you are using and also it depends on the size of containers you are using.

Normally the mouth of the jar that you will be using should be in accordance with your wick size.

Such as the diameter of your preferred jars/containers. Most Candle Suppliers have what they call a wick guide that can help you along your way.

Answer 4

A candle wick, when lit, melts nearby wax and draws the now liquid wax upwards towards the flame. At the flame, the liquid wax heats to its flash-point and keeps the flame alight.

Answer 5

get some thick cotton, then let soak in candle melt for ten mins

Answer 6

Use beef tallow. You will probably have to render it yourself. Note: tallow candles must be made by repeated dipping, they cannot be molded like wax candles can.

Answer 7

the wick draws up the part of the candle that burns up to where the flame was lit

Answer 8

All things are made of chemicals so I'm not sure I understand your question, however the traditional wick is a piece of string soaked in candle wax.