Always adapt the wick selection to the container diameter and wax type. Start with the recommended size according to the wax manufacturer’s table or your own practice, and then make a test candle in the specific jar or bottle. Observe whether the wax melts evenly up to the edges, the flame is not too high and the packaging walls do not overheat. Based on the result, you can choose a thinner or thicker wick and repeat the test.

The wick is intended for single use within one candle; however, the containers and packaging themselves can be reused in candle production. When reusing a jar or bottle, always remove wax residues, clean it thoroughly and disinfect it before refilling, for example using the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or ethanol 96 % denatured vegetable. Adhering to hygiene principles helps maintain the quality of the final candle and reduces the risk of contamination of the wax surface.

Before pouring the wax, attach the wick to the bottom of the container using a metal tab and a suitable adhesive or a self-adhesive base designed for candles. The wick must be placed in the centre of the container so that the wax melts evenly. Fix the upper part of the wick with a holder or stick so that it remains taut and vertical during wax solidification. After the wax has completely cooled, trim the wick to the recommended length.

To make selection easier, use the advanced filter in the packaging categories, located at the top of the page after clicking on the selected category. With the filter you can sort packaging according to several parameters, especially neck type, size, colour and material. This allows you to quickly find suitable bottles, jars or pots for the specific type of candle or other product you plan to manufacture.

If you do not wish to reuse the container, we recommend recycling it according to the material listed in the product parameters for the specific packaging on Handymade.sk. First remove any wax residues and the metal parts of the wick, and then sort the packaging into the appropriate collection container in accordance with local waste sorting rules. In this way, you reduce environmental impact and support the reuse of materials.

Before placing the candle on the market, we recommend carrying out a series of tests in the chosen container: verifying the evenness of burning from the first lighting to the bottom, monitoring the temperature of the packaging walls, checking soot and smoke formation, and testing the candle’s behaviour under different environmental conditions. It is also advisable to test different wick trimming lengths at the first and repeated lighting so that you can provide customers with precise instructions for safe use.