How long does a 2 inch candle burn?

2 hours Candles should burn one hour for every 1 inch in diameter of the actual candle size. For example, a candle that is 2 inches across should burn for 2 hours.

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What is wick testing?

Wickless testing is a candle making testing framework for systematically checking multiple different wick sizes and series without creating a new candle for each wick. How do you stop wick mushrooming? PREVENTION. To help prevent mushrooming, one of the most effective remedies is simply using a smaller wick. Experiment with progressively smaller wick sizes. It is also good practice to continually trim the wick prior to burning.

Keeping this in consideration, how high should a flame be on a candle?

Is candle flame too big? If your candle flame looks like it's burning too high, this may be because it's burning too hot. When you have a strong flame, it appears very tall or it could flicker or smoke. If you see any of these signs or feel the flame is out of control, extinguish the flame immediately to eliminate fire hazards.

Keeping this in consideration, why is my wood wick flame so small?

Wood wicks are denser than cotton wicks, so they can't draw the wax up as easily. If you cut it so short that it's hard to light, it may drown in the wax, fail to catch at all, or burn with a very low flame. Don't be afraid to try it at a little longer than 1/8" and shorten it as needed.