HTP - 1312
50 Pack - Jess Mae HTP 1312 XLarge Candle Wicks 6" Custom Assemblies - Tabbed & Pre-Waxed with Vegetable Wax - DIY Candle Making Supplies - Great for Soy, Paraffin, Beeswax & Gel Candles
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About the HTP 1312 Wick
The HTP 1312 is a flat braided wick engineered for consistent burn performance in both vegetable and paraffin-based candle systems. Its construction helps maintain rigidity during burning, encourages a stable wick posture, and promotes cleaner combustion with reduced carbon buildup.
HTP wicks are popular among candle makers because they perform well in challenging wax formulations, including heavily scented candles and wax blends that can be difficult to burn efficiently.
Jess Mae® HTP 1312 Specifications
- Wick Series: HTP
- Wick Size: HTP 1312
- Length: 6 inches
- Tab Size: 20 mm × 6 mm
- Primer: Vegetable Wax
- Construction: Flat Braided Wick
- Rate of Consumption (ROC): 0.32 oz/hr
- Average Flame Height: 2.50 inches
- Average Melt Pool Diameter: 2.72 inches
Recommended Starting Applications
HTP 1312 is commonly used as a starting point for:
- Large container candles
- Wide-mouth container candles
- Soy wax candles
- Soy blend candles
- Paraffin candles
- Coconut-soy blends
- Candles with heavier fragrance loads
For most container candles, HTP 1312 is often tested first in vessels around 4.0 to 4.5 inches in diameter.
Actual results will vary depending on wax type, fragrance load, dye load, vessel shape, and burn environment. Always perform complete burn testing before production.
Testing Tips
- Trim wick to approximately 1/4 inch before each burn.
- Test using your final wax, fragrance, dye, and container combination.
- Record melt pool diameter after each burn cycle.
- Monitor flame height throughout testing.
- Check vessel temperatures regularly.
- Allow candles to cool completely between burn sessions.
- Complete full burn testing before final wick selection.
Troubleshooting
Candle Is Tunneling
Possible causes:
* Unusually large vessel diameter
* Heavy fragrance load
* Dense wax formulation
Consider multiple wick configurations if the container is exceptionally wide.
Flame Is Too Small
Possible causes:
* Dense wax formulation
* High fragrance load
* Oversized vessel
Evaluate container size and consider multi-wick testing.
Excessive Mushrooming
Possible causes:
* Heavy fragrance load
* Excessive additives
* Improper wick trimming
Trim wick before each burn and retest.
Container Running Too Hot
Possible causes:
* Wick oversized for the application
* Container diameter too small
Consider testing HTP 1212 or HTP 126.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HTP 1312 good for soy wax?
Yes. HTP 1312 is commonly used in soy wax and soy-blend candle formulations and is often selected for larger containers that require a stronger burn profile.
What container diameter should I test first?
Most candle makers begin testing HTP 1312 in containers approximately 4.0 to 4.5 inches in diameter.
What does ROC mean?
ROC stands for Rate of Consumption. HTP 1312 has a published consumption rate of approximately 0.32 ounces of wax per hour under standardized testing conditions.
What flame height should I expect?
Under standardized testing conditions, HTP 1312 produces an average flame height of approximately 2.50 inches.
What melt pool diameter should I expect?
Under standardized testing conditions, HTP 1312 produces an average melt pool diameter of approximately 2.72 inches.
Does HTP 1312 work with fragrance oils?
Yes. HTP wicks are frequently chosen for candles containing fragrance oils and additives that require a reliable, stable burn.
Is HTP 1312 self-trimming?
HTP wicks are designed to maintain a favorable burn posture that helps reduce carbon buildup and promote a cleaner burn. Regular trimming is still recommended.
