WEDO Wick, Stabilo 16

The Stabilo cotton wick in size 16 is designed for making candles. In a burning candle, the wick draws melted wax up to the flame, so its size determines how large the flame is and how evenly the wax melts. It is made by a European manufacturer with ISO 9001 and RAL-GZ 041 certificates.

Choosing the wick size

The number 16 indicates the wick size in the Stabilo range. The size is chosen according to the candle diameter, the type of wax and the amount of fragrance oil and dye the candle contains. The same wick can burn differently in two different waxes. Whether size 16 suits a particular candle can only be confirmed by a test burn.

Good to know when making candles

• Centring – before the wax is poured, the wick is fixed in the centre of the container or mould and kept taut until the wax sets. A candle with an off-centre wick burns unevenly.
• Weak wick – the flame is small, only the wax right around the wick melts and the candle tunnels. In that case, try a larger size.
• Strong wick – recognisable by a tall, restless flame, soot or carbon on the tip of the wick. A smaller size is the next step.
• Trimming before lighting – the wick is trimmed before each lighting. A wick that is too long burns with a taller flame and produces more smoke.

Frequently asked questions