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To Make Candle Wicks

The wicks are composed of cotton yarn (what is known as No. 16 is a good size for the purfor the purpose); for candles of 8 to the pound, about 40 threads, and for 6 to the pound, about 50 , about 50 threads of yarn should be very loosely twisted together. The light from a tallow candle can be improved in clearness and brilliancy by using small wicks which have been dipped in spirit of turpentine and thoroughly dried.