CD wicks, also known as Stabilo wicks, are a type of high-performance candle wick designed for consistent burning, especially in natural waxes like soy, coconut, and beeswax. π§΅ What Are CD Wicks? Structure: Flat braided cotton wick with paper filament woven throughout Coreless & Non-directional: No rigid core, allowing for flexible use in various candle types Self-trimming: Designed to curl slightly while burning, which helps maintain flame size and reduce mushrooming Rigid Construction: The paper filament adds stiffness, helping the wick stay upright in molten wax π₯ Burn Characteristics Strong, consistent flame Excellent for high-fragrance loads Compatible with viscous waxes like soy and paraffin Reduces soot and carbon buildup π―οΈ Best Uses Container candles Tealights Votives Pillars The following i2 derived from years and years of Candle Cocoon testing. CD Wick Size Recommended Container Diameter Best for Wax Types Burn Characteristics CD-3 0.5" β 1.5" Soy, Paraffin, Coconut Very small flame, ideal for wax samples or micro tealights CD-4 1.0" β 1.5" Soy, Paraffin, Coconut Small flame, great for votives/tealights CD-6 1.5" β 2.0" Soy, Beeswax Clean burn, good for small jars CD-8 2.0" β 2.25" Soy, Paraffin Moderate flame, low soot CD-10 2.25" β 2.5" Soy, Coconut Strong scent throw, minimal mushrooming CD-12 2.5" β 2.75" Soy, Beeswax Balanced burn, good for medium jars CD-14 2.75" β 3.0" Soy, Paraffin Steady flame, handles fragrance well CD-16 3.0" β 3.25" Soy, Coconut High heat, good for wide containers CD-18 3.25" β 3.5" Soy, Beeswax Strong flame, ideal for large jars CD-20 3.5" β 3.75" Soy, Paraffin Intense burn, great for pillars CD-22 3.75" β 4.0" Soy, Coconut Maximum scent throw, wide containers π Notes: Always test burn your candles to ensure optimal performance. Wick performance can vary based on fragrance load, dye, and additives. Double-wicking may be needed for containers larger than 4.5". Curious as to the difference between CD and CDN wicks? Here you go!