The choice of wick always depends on the diameter of the container, the type of wax and the amount of added fragrances or colourants. We recommend starting with trials in the containers in which you will actually sell the candle and testing several wick sizes. During testing, observe especially the burn diameter, flame height, evenness of wax melting and the amount of smoking. Every change in the recipe (wax, fragrance, colourant) should be retested so that the result is stable and safe.

The wooden wick itself is intended for single use within one candle burning cycle, but the packaging – bottle, jar or tin – can be reused if hygiene principles are observed. After the candle has burned out, remove wax residues, wash the container thoroughly, dry it and always disinfect it with a suitable product (for example isopropyl alcohol or ethanol) before refilling. For disinfection you can use the products IPA 99% isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96% denatured plant-based, which help to ensure surface cleanliness before re-pouring the wax.

If you decide not to reuse the container after the candle has burned out, it is appropriate to recycle it according to the material specified in the parameters of the respective packaging on the website. Glass vials, medicine bottles and tins are, after removal of wax residues and the wick, placed into the glass container, plastic packaging into separate plastic collection and metal components (for example tin lids) into metal collection, if the sorting system in your region allows this. Always adapt the recycling rules according to the local recommendations of the collection company and the type of material specified for the particular packaging.

The wooden wick can technically also be used in plastic containers, however it is essential to verify the heat resistance of the specific plastic in the parameters of the given packaging. With some plastics, especially those made of PET material, there is a risk of softening or deformation of the walls under prolonged heat exposure. Therefore we recommend always performing extensive burn tests, checking the temperature of the container walls during burning and giving preference to materials designated by the manufacturer for candles or higher temperatures.

To select a suitable bottle, tin or jar you can use the extended filter in the packaging category. After clicking on the relevant category, the filter is located in the upper part of the page and allows you to sort products according to several parameters – for example according to neck type, size, colour or material. Thanks to this you can quickly find packaging that will match your formulation, design and closure type, and easily combine it with the wooden wick when producing candles.