Wooden wick, .01 spiral, 9.5 mm

A spiral wooden wick with a stand is a complete kit for making container candles. The thin wooden strip with a thickness of .01 replaces the classic cotton wick and gives the candle the look of burning wood. The kit includes a metal stand that holds the wick upright at the bottom of the container, so there is no need to prop it up or centre it by hand when pouring the wax.

The wick is made in the USA from certified wood. The manufacturer describes it as natural, allergen-free, and biodegradable. It is particularly suited to candle makers who want to differentiate their products from standard wicks and offer customers a candle with a visible wooden strip and a gentle crackling sound when burning.

Key features

• Spiral strip shape – the wick belongs to the manufacturer's series designated as Spiral. The shaped wooden strip has a more prominent appearance in the candle than a straight flat wick and is suited to applications where the wick is intended to be a visible design element.
• Thickness .01 – the manufacturer's designation for the strip thickness; a higher number in the range indicates a thicker strip. Whether this thickness is correct for a particular wax and container is verified by test burning.
• Width 9.5 mm, length 127 mm – the wick length provides extra length to be trimmed according to the height of the specific container.
• Metal stand included – the stand holds the wick upright and keeps it stable at the bottom of the container during both pouring and setting of the wax.

How to work with the wick

The wick is first inserted into the metal stand and placed together with it in the centre of the container base. The stand is typically secured to the base with a small drop of hot glue or a little melted wax to prevent it from shifting during pouring. The wax is then poured at the temperature appropriate for the type of wax used and left to set completely.

Once the wax has set, the wick is trimmed with scissors to the desired height above the wax surface. The appropriate height varies depending on the wax, the diameter of the container, and the amount of fragrance added, so we recommend verifying it with a test burn.

Suitable for products such as

• Candles in glass containers – the most common use; the stand sits on a flat base and the wick remains visible through the glass.
• Candles in ceramic or metal containers – the same principle applies; the wick is visible from above.
• Design and gift candles – the spiral strip shape is suited to applications where the wick is intended to contribute to the overall impression of the product, not merely serve as a technical component.

Good to know

A wooden wick burns differently from a cotton wick and the candle lights gradually when using one. If the wick goes out quickly after lighting, the most common cause is a wick that is too long above the wax surface or an insufficiently melted top layer of wax. Both situations are revealed by test burning.

Fragrance oils, dyes, and additives change the behaviour of the wax and consequently the behaviour of the wick. When a candle formula is changed, it is advisable to repeat the burn test even with the same container and the same wick.

The metal stand remains permanently in the finished candle. In containers with a notably uneven base it may not sit stably; in that case it is advisable to verify the fixation before pouring.

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