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. When testing, pay particular attention to the burn pool diameter, flame height, evenness of wax melting and the amount of smoking. Every change in the recipe (wax, fragrance, colourant) should be tested again to ensure 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 pot – can be reused if hygiene principles are observed. After the candle has burned out, remove the wax residues, wash the container thoroughly, dry it and always disinfect it with a suitable agent (for example isopropyl alcohol or ethanol) before refilling. For disinfection you can use the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured vegetable, which help ensure surface cleanliness before pouring wax again.

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

The wooden wick can technically also be used in plastic containers, but it is essential to verify the heat resistance of the specific plastic in the parameters of the given packaging. With some plastics, especially PET material, there is a risk of softening or deformation of the walls with long-term exposure to heat. Therefore, we recommend always carrying out extensive burn testing, monitoring the temperature of the container walls during burning and preferring materials that are specified by the manufacturer for candles or higher temperatures.

To select a suitable bottle, pot or jar you can use the advanced filter in the packaging category. After clicking on the relevant category, the filter is located at the top 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 correspond to your formulation, design and closure method and easily combine it with the wooden wick when producing candles.