Wooden wick, .02 yellow, 19.1 mm

A wooden wick in yellow replaces the classic cotton wick in a candle with a flat wooden slat. When burning, it produces a low, wide flame and a quiet crackling reminiscent of a fireplace. It comes complete with a metal sustainer, so it can be placed into a container and poured with wax straight away.

This is a single-ply wick with one slat. The yellow colour is decorative – it is visible from above in a wax candle even before lighting and pairs well with candles in warm tones. The manufacturer states that the wicks are made from certified wood, are natural, allergen-free, and biodegradable.

How it differs from a cotton wick

• Flame shape – the wooden slat burns across its full width; the flame is lower and wider than that of a cotton wick. Melted wax spreads outward and creates a more even melt pool.
• Sound when burning – the wood fibres crackle softly as they burn. This is the main reason wooden wicks are chosen for candles intended to create an atmosphere.
• Easy to set up – the wick does not need to be braided or primed. The slat in its sustainer is inserted into the container directly.
• Appearance – the wooden slat is a visual element of the candle. The coloured version complements the colour of the wax or the container.

Sustainer included

The package includes a round metal sustainer with a circular base that holds the flat wick upright at the bottom of the container. The sustainer is suitable for straight, double, and cross wooden wicks, so it works with other variants in the range as well. The slat is inserted into the sustainer so that it sits firmly and does not wobble. The sustainer is then fixed to the centre of the container bottom with an adhesive dot or a drop of hot wax.

Candle-making process

• Setting up – fix the wick in its sustainer to the centre of the container bottom before pouring the wax. With wider containers, temporarily propping the slat helps prevent it from shifting while the wax sets.
• Pouring the wax – wax is poured at the temperature recommended for the particular wax type and fragrance blend. The candle should set completely before the first burn.
• Trimming before lighting – once set, trim the slat above the wax surface so that only a short stub remains. A wooden wick that is too long is difficult to light and produces smoke.
• First burn – it should last until the wax melt pool reaches the walls of the container. This prevents a tunnel from forming around the wick.

Good to know

• Slat thickness – the designation .02 is the manufacturer's code; a higher number means a thicker slat. Thickness determines how much wax the wick draws to the flame.
• Container diameter – the slat is 19.1 mm wide. The appropriate container diameter depends on the wax type, its melting point, and the fragrance load, so suitability is verified through test burning.
• Wax type – softer waxes with a lower melting point, such as soy or coconut, generally perform better with wooden wicks than hard waxes. With harder waxes or a higher fragrance load, a thicker slat may be needed.
• Storing wicks – wood absorbs moisture from the air, and a damp wick burns poorly. Slats should therefore be kept dry before use.
• Safety – a candle with a wooden wick should never be left burning unattended. A trimmed wick and regular removal of the charred tip reduce the risk of a high flame and container overheating.

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