Wooden wick, .04 Booster crackling, 19.1 mm

The wooden wick .04 Booster crackling with metal stand is a flat wick for container candles that gently crackles like a fireplace while burning. Unlike a standard single-layer wooden wick, it features an added booster layer that promotes a more stable flame and more reliable ignition. The package also includes a metal stand that holds the wick upright on the bottom of the container, so nothing extra needs to be purchased to make a container candle.

Why choose a crackling wooden wick

• Crackling during burn – the wick belongs to the manufacturer's crackling series. The candle engages not only through scent and light, but also with a sound that evokes a fireplace.
• Booster layer – the wick consists of a main tab and a thin reinforcing strip. The two-layer construction aids easier ignition and a more stable flame.
• Wide, low flame – the flat wick burns wide rather than tall, helping to melt the wax pool evenly across the full width of the container.
• Natural material – the wick is made from certified wood. The manufacturer describes it as natural, allergen-free and biodegradable.
• Stand included – the metal stem with a round base holds the wick upright during pouring and curing. Compatible with straight, double and cross wooden wicks.

How to work with the wick

Attach the stand to the centre of the container base using a wick sticker or a small amount of hot glue. Insert the wick into the stand so it stands straight, then pour the wax at the temperature recommended by the wax manufacturer. During setting, check that the wick has remained upright. A tilted tab will later burn unevenly and cause the container to overheat on one side.

Once the wax has set completely, trim the wick just above the wax surface. Do not use cotton wick scissors; instead, snap it off or use wooden wick trimmers to produce a clean, straight edge. Before each subsequent lighting, remove the charred tip left from the previous burn. If a thick carbon layer remains on the wick, the flame will be small and the candle will smoke.

Useful information for candle making

• Choosing the wick for the container – the right combination of wick, wax and container cannot be determined from dimensions alone. A test burn is always necessary: observe whether the melt pool reaches the container walls, whether the flame smokes and whether the glass overheats.
• First burn – wooden wicks require a longer first burn to establish a full-diameter melt pool. If the candle is extinguished too soon, the wax will "remember" a narrower tunnel and subsequent burns will not widen the pool.
• Wax and fragrance oil – wick behaviour changes with the type of wax (soy, coconut, rapeseed, blends) and the fragrance load. The designation .04 indicates the tab thickness according to the manufacturer; a higher number means a thicker tab and generally a stronger flame.
• Container candles – the wick and stand are intended for container candles; the stand is adhered to the base of the container.
• Intended use – the set is intended for candle making. It is not declared for contact with food or cosmetic preparations.
• After the candle burns out – the metal stand remains adhered to the base of the container. When cleaning the container for reuse, simply warm the remaining wax and peel the stand off.

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