Wooden wick, .01 spiral, 9.5 mm, 100 pcs

Wooden wick coiled into a spiral gives the candle a wider, more lively flame and a quiet crackling reminiscent of a fireplace. Instead of a straight lamella, the flame burns along the curved surface of the wood, making the candle feel different from one with a cotton or straight wooden wick. It comes as a complete set with a metal stand that holds the wick perpendicular to the base of the container. The packaging contains 100 pieces of wicks with stands, ready to use without any additional accessories.

The wick is made from certified wood. The manufacturer describes it as natural, allergen-free and biodegradable. The designation .01 indicates the thickness of the wooden lamella; a higher number in the range means a thicker lamella.

Key benefits

• Spiral shape – the flame does not stay in a single plane as with a straight wick, but wraps around the curved wooden surface. The effect is particularly noticeable with candles in clear glass.
• Crackling while burning – the wood produces a soft crackling sound as it burns. The intensity depends on the wax, the size of the flame, and how well the wick is saturated with wax.
• Stand included – the metal stand keeps the wick upright during pouring and wax setting. There is no need to secure the wick with skewers or glue the wood itself; simply attach the stand to the bottom of the container.
• Thinner lamella .01 – the smaller thickness produces a smaller, calmer flame that is easier to work with in smaller containers. In a wide container the flame may be weak, so it should be verified with a test burn.

Use in candle making

Insert the wick into the stand and glue the stand to the bottom of the container with hot glue or a wick sticker. Fill the container with wax in the usual way. It is advisable to leave the wood in the container throughout the setting process to prevent it from shifting. Once set, trim the wick so that approximately 3 – 5 mm of wood protrudes above the wax surface. A wooden wick that is too long does not draw wax high enough and the flame goes out; one that is too short gets covered by wax.

Wooden wicks are sensitive to the type of wax. Soy and other plant-based waxes, which are thicker in liquid form, may burn weaker than paraffin or blends with coconut wax. Choosing a wax designed for container candles helps. The behaviour of a specific combination of wax, fragrance and container cannot be guaranteed in advance, so a test burn is recommended, monitoring whether the melted wax layer reaches the edge of the container after a few hours.

The wick length is intended for standard container candles. If the container is shorter, trim the wick from the top after the wax has set. Trimming from the bottom before inserting it into the stand is not recommended, as this changes the support in the stand.

Suitable for products such as

• Container candles in glass or ceramic of small to medium diameter, where the thinner .01 lamella melts the wax right to the edge.
• Fragrance oil candles where crackling and a lively flame are part of the experience.
• Test and sample candles when the maker is looking for the right wooden lamella thickness for a specific wax and container.

The spiral wick with stand is not suitable for free-standing poured candles without a container, as the stand requires a solid base.

Good to know

Wooden wicks in a finished candle are not trimmed with scissors like cotton wicks. Between burns, the charred tip is broken off with fingers or tweezers. This step should be included in the candle care instructions for the customer; otherwise the flame will noticeably weaken after the first burn.

A small flame in the first few minutes after lighting is normal and is not a defect of the wick. The wood first needs to absorb the melted wax, after which the flame will build up.

The stand remains on the base of the container after the candle has burned down. When reusing the container, remove it together with the remaining wax after gentle heating. Both wood and wax are flammable, so make and test candles away from flammable materials and never leave a burning candle unattended.

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