Wooden wicks

Wooden wick, .04 Booster crackling 9.5 mm short, 100 pcs

Name: Wooden wick, .04 Booster crackling 9.5 mm short, 100 pcs
Brand: Handymade
SKU: SVKW20-SVKP1_100
Price: 109.2 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

The Booster series wooden wick is a flat crackling wick for container candles. When burning, it produces a wide flame and a gentle crackling sound reminiscent of a fireplace. full description

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Product codeSVKW20-SVKP1_100

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What's in the set

100× Round Metal Sustainer for Wooden Wicks

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Product description

The Booster series wooden wick is a flat crackling wick for container candles. When burning, it produces a wide flame and a gentle crackling sound reminiscent of a fireplace. It comes as a complete set of wick and metal sustainer: the sustainer holds the wick upright on the bottom of the container, so it stays in place when pouring wax.

The Booster designation means the wick has a booster layer. The short version is suitable for lower glasses and jars. The pack contains 100 pieces, enough for repeated production of the same candle.

Key features

Crackling sound – its intensity depends on the wax, the amount of fragrance and the length of wick above the surface.
Wide flame – the flat wick melts wax across a wider area, helping to create an even melt pool and release fragrance.
Booster layer – distinguishes the Booster series from a plain flat wooden wick.
Sustainer included – the wick slides into the metal sustainer and is placed on the bottom of the container.
Wood from certified sources – the manufacturer states that the wicks are natural, free from allergens and biodegradable.

How to work with the wick

Slide the wick into the slot of the sustainer and attach the sustainer to the centre of the bottom of a dry, clean container, preferably with an adhesive sticker or a drop of melted wax. Pour the wax slowly away from the wick. With taller containers, it is advisable to check the wick position while the wax sets.

Once the wax has set, trim the wick so that only a short end protrudes above the surface. The wood can be snapped off with wick trimmers or small cutting pliers. A wick that is too long burns with a high flame and smokes; one that is too short will drown in the wax.

Before each subsequent lighting, we recommend snapping off the charred part of the wick. A charred tip is a common reason why a wooden wick refuses to relight after the first burn.

Choosing the width and testing

The wick width determines whether the wax melts all the way to the edge of the container. The right choice depends on the container diameter, wax type, amount of fragrance oil and dye, so it cannot be determined from a table alone.

Every new combination of container, wax and fragrance should be verified with a test burn. Check whether the melt pool reaches the edges, whether the flame is not too high and whether the container does not overheat.

If the wax melts only in the centre and tunnelling occurs, the wick is too narrow for the container. If the flame smokes and the melt pool becomes deep after a short time, the wick is too wide or too long.

Good to know

Natural material – individual wicks may vary slightly in grain pattern and crackling intensity.
Fragrance and dye – a high proportion of either can dampen combustion. Fragrance dosage should follow the recommendation for the specific wax.
Container candles – the wick with sustainer is designed to be secured to the bottom of a container.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the Booster wooden wick crackle?

The Booster wooden wick crackles because it belongs to the series of crackling wicks with a booster layer. The sound is produced as the wood burns. Its intensity is influenced by the wax type, the amount of fragrance oil and how the wick is trimmed. Wood is a natural material, so crackling may vary slightly between individual wicks and candles.

What does the .04 designation on the Booster wooden wick mean?

The .04 designation on the Booster wooden wick indicates the lamella thickness according to the manufacturer's coding. A higher number means a thicker lamella. Together with the wick width, it is the parameter used to match the wick to a container and wax. Suitability for a specific candle must be confirmed by a test burn.

What does the Booster wooden wick with sustainer pack contain?

The pack contains 100 complete sets, meaning a Booster wooden wick and a metal sustainer for flat wooden wicks. The wick slides into the sustainer, which holds it upright on the bottom of the container during pouring and setting. The sustainer does not need to be purchased separately; the set is ready for making container candles.

How to trim a wooden wick before lighting?

The wooden wick is trimmed so that only a short end protrudes above the wax surface. Before the first burn, snap it off with wick trimmers or small cutting pliers. Before each subsequent lighting, simply snap off the charred portion once the candle has cooled. Any broken wood debris should be removed from the wax surface.

Why does a wooden wick go out?

A wooden wick most commonly goes out because it is too long or has a charred layer on the tip. Snapping off the charred part and trimming the wick will help. Another cause may be a wick that is too narrow for the container, or a high proportion of fragrance oil and dye suppressing combustion. It is therefore advisable to test any new combination of container, wax and fragrance beforehand.