Question 1

How do I choose between a cotton and a wooden wick?

Accepted Answer

Cotton is the all-round option: it burns with a quiet flame and can be tuned precisely through the sizes of the WEDO EKO, Stabilo and LX lines. Wood brings the crackle and a refined look and suits wider containers and soy or blended waxes. Decide by the container diameter, the type of wax and the fragrance profile.

Question 2

Why does the same wick burn differently in every fragrance?

Accepted Answer

The composition of the fragrance, its concentration and the presence of colourants change the viscosity and the evaporation of the fuel. Test every fragrance separately at its actual dosage and with the colour in place – often a small change of wick size or type is all it takes.

Question 3

When should I reach for a wooden Booster or a cross wick?

Accepted Answer

When the container is wide, the fragrance heavy or the wax harder to melt. Booster and cross versions raise the heat output and the width of the wax pool while keeping the character of a wooden flame.

Question 4

How do I prevent sooting and mushrooming with cotton wicks?

Accepted Answer

Trim the wick to roughly 5 mm before each lighting and consider a smaller size or an adjustment to the fragrance or colourant dose. With soy waxes a slight cap on the wick is normal; trimming properly keeps it to a minimum.

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