I make dozens of them and sell them online and in a shop. It depends on the size of the wreaths and of the candles. My medium size ones are cut 5 1/2" to finish 5". For these my angle sewing is 2 3/4" to a 3/4". This allows for a 2" opening. For a larger squatty candle, they can sit on the inner edges. Or, if they choose to sit a small glass bowl in the center to hold treats. I often display them with a footed bowl that slides into the opening. I also make a lot of the hexagon ones and they have a very small opening. These are great at Halloween and Christmas with a small item (a standing witch or a small tree) sitting on the inner 'petals'. It is truly a matter of experimenting with your angles. BUT - make sure and take notes, after awhile the numbers will all blend together!