Wooden wick, .02 yellow, 12.7 mm

Wooden wick, .02 yellow, 12.7 mm

Wooden wick .02 yellow is a flat wooden strip for container candles. Instead of a classic cotton wick, it produces a wide, steady flame and crackles softly while burning, reminiscent of a fireplace. The yellow strip remains visible above the wax surface, making the wick a decorative element in colourful and spring-themed candles. It is supplied as a complete set with a metal sustainer that holds it upright on the bottom of the container. The wick is made in the USA from certified wood; the manufacturer describes it as natural, allergen-free and biodegradable.

Why choose a wooden wick

• Wide flame – the flat strip creates a broader melt pool than a thin cotton wick, which helps release fragrance more evenly across the entire candle surface.
• Sound effect – the wood crackles softly as it burns. This is a property of the material, not a defect, and for many people it is precisely the reason they choose a wooden-wick candle.
• Single strip, thickness .02 – the .02 designation is the thickness according to the manufacturer's scale; a higher number means a thicker strip. A thinner strip produces a more moderate flame and is generally suited to smaller containers and softer waxes. The right choice is always confirmed by a test burn.
• Sustainer included – a metal tab with a round base grips the strip and holds it upright during pouring and as the wax sets. The same type of sustainer is also compatible with double and cross wooden wicks.

How to work with the wick

Insert the wick into the slot of the sustainer and secure the sustainer to the centre of the container bottom with a drop of melted wax or a wick sticker. Then pour the wax at the temperature recommended for that wax type and allow it to set completely. Once set, trim the strip with scissors so that only a short length protrudes above the wax surface. A wooden wick that is too long will smoke and produce an unstable flame; one that is too short may become submerged in the melt pool and extinguish itself.

On the first burn, allow the candle to burn long enough for the wax to melt across the entire surface. This creates a level melt pool and prevents tunnelling around the wick on subsequent burns. Before each re-light, it is advisable to snap off or trim the charred tip of the strip.

Best suited for

• Candles in glass containers – jars, tins and vessels where the wick is firmly anchored by the sustainer and the flame is protected by the container wall.
• Soy and other plant-based waxes – softer waxes generally pair well with a thinner strip; confirm with a test burn.
• Colour-coordinated candles – the yellow tone of the strip suits spring, citrus or honey candles where the wick is intended to be a visible part of the design.

A flat wooden wick with a metal sustainer is not suitable for free-standing pillar candles without a container. It is designed to be anchored to the bottom of a vessel.

Useful to know

The colour of the strip is only visible on the portion above the wax. The burning end will always char and darken — this is normal with wooden wicks. You can adjust the wick length to suit the height of your container by trimming it from the bottom before pouring, so that no unnecessarily long section protrudes above the surface.

Wood is a natural material, so individual strips may vary slightly in grain and shade. A high fragrance load or dense colourants in the wax can affect flame behaviour. This is another reason to carry out a test burn with your final formula.

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