Wooden wicks

Wooden wick, .02 blue, 12.7 mm

Name: Wooden wick, .02 blue, 12.7 mm
Brand: Handymade
SKU: SVKW50-SVKP
Price: 1.39 EUR
Availability: InStock

The blue wooden wick is a flat single-ply wick designed for making container candles. Thanks to its blue colour , it also serves as a decorative element in the candle. full description

AvailabilityIn stock · 83 ks

Product codeSVKW50-SVKP

€1.39incl. VAT

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What's in the set

Round Metal Sustainer for Wooden Wicks

Wooden wick, .02 blue, 12.7 mmDrevený knôt, .02 modrý, 12,7 mm ZASOBA

Product description

The blue wooden wick is a flat single-ply wick designed for making container candles. Thanks to its blue colour, it also serves as a decorative element in the candle. It is supplied as a complete set with a metal sustainer that holds it upright at the bottom of the container.

The wick is made from certified wood. The manufacturer describes it as natural, allergen-free, and biodegradable.

Key features

Single ply – the wick consists of one flat strip of wood.
Thickness .02 – a manufacturer designation; a higher number indicates a thicker ply.
Blue colour – a coloured wooden wick; the part above the wax surface is visible in the candle.
Sustainer included – a round metal sustainer for flat wooden wicks keeps the wick in an upright position.

Use in candle making

Insert the wick into the sustainer slot and secure the sustainer to the centre of the container bottom, for example with an adhesive sticker or a drop of melted wax. Pour the wax only after securing, so the wick does not shift during pouring. Once the wax has set, trim the wick to the required height above the surface.

Before each subsequent lighting, remove the charred part of the wick. The candle will light more easily and burn more evenly.

On the first burn, let the candle burn until the entire surface has melted. This prevents tunnelling in the centre.

Choosing the right wick size

Wick suitability depends on the container diameter, wax type, fragrance oil content, and dye. The same wick behaves differently in different waxes, and a higher proportion of fragrance or dye also affects burning.

Verify every combination of container, wax, and fragrance with a test burn. The wick is correctly chosen when the melt pool reaches the edge of the container, the flame is calm, and there is no smoke.

If the wax only melts in the centre and remains solid near the walls, the wick is too small for the given diameter. A wider wick or a thicker ply will help. A tall flame and smoke, on the other hand, indicate a wick that is too large.

Frequently asked questions

What container suits a wooden wick with a width of 12.7 mm?

The exact container diameter for a wooden wick with a width of 12.7 mm cannot be determined without testing, as it depends on the wax, fragrance, and dye. The correct size is confirmed by a test burn: the melt pool should reach the edge of the container and the flame should burn calmly. If the wax remains solid near the walls, a wider wick or a thicker ply is needed.

What does the thickness .02 mean for a wooden wick?

Thickness .02 is the manufacturer's designation for the ply thickness of the wooden wick. A higher number indicates a thicker ply. When selecting a wick, the thickness is always assessed together with the wick width, container diameter, and wax type, as only their combination determines how the candle will burn. The definitive answer is provided by a test burn in the specific container.

Is the sustainer included with the wooden wick?

Yes, the wooden wick is supplied as a complete set with a round metal sustainer for flat wooden wicks. The wick is inserted into the sustainer slot, which holds it upright at the bottom of the container. The sustainer is secured to the centre of the bottom before pouring the wax. The same type of sustainer is suitable for straight, double, and cross wooden wicks.

What is the blue wooden wick made of?

The blue wooden wick is made from certified wood. The manufacturer describes it as natural, allergen-free, and biodegradable. It is a coloured wick, so in addition to its burning function, it also serves a decorative role in the candle. A metal sustainer is included in the packaging and is inserted into the candle together with the wick.

Is the blue wooden wick single-ply or double-ply?

The blue wooden wick is single-ply, meaning it consists of one flat strip of wood. The manufacturer designates the ply thickness as .02 and the wick width is 12.7 mm. If the wick is too weak for the chosen container and wax, the solution is a wider wick or a thicker ply, followed by a new test burn.