This is a candle making essential! Use the pillar wick spool in medium candles from 3" (7.6 cm) width. Cut the length of this wick to fit your candle mold. This wick curls slightly as it burns to help reduce smoking and provide self-trimming. It makes an excellent wick!Details: 50 yd. (45.7 m) spool Makes up to 23 (3" x 4" / 7.6cm x 10.1cm) pillar candles or 17 (3" x 6" / 7.6cm x 15.2cm) pillar candles Lead-free wicks for pillar candles Instructions: Insert uncut wick into mold wick hole leaving 1/2" (1.2 cm) exposed on the bottom. Coil the 1/2" (1.2 cm) wick to cover the wick hole and secure the mold sealer. To avoid leakage, do not leave any gaps. Cut wick to 2" (5 cm) above the top of the mold and tie to wooden dowel. Pour wax following wax instructions.