Wooden wicks

Wooden wick, .04 crackling, 12.7 mm, 100 pcs

Name: Wooden wick, .04 crackling, 12.7 mm, 100 pcs
Brand: Handymade
SKU: SVKW5-SVKP1_100
Price: 105.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

A wooden wick with a metal sustainer tab is designed for making container candles that offer not only light but also a soft crackling sound while burning. It belongs to the single-ply crackling wick series. full description

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Product codeSVKW5-SVKP1_100

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What's in the set

100× Round Metal Sustainer for Wooden Wicks

100× Wooden wick, .04 crackling, 12.7 mmDrevený knôt, .04 praskajúci, 12,7 mm ZASOBA

Product description

A wooden wick with a metal sustainer tab is designed for making container candles that offer not only light but also a soft crackling sound while burning. It belongs to the single-ply crackling wick series. The pack contains 100 wicks with sustainers, making it suitable for repeat production in small batches as well as for testing your own recipes.

The wick is made from wood sourced in the USA. According to the manufacturer, it uses certified wood; the wick is natural, allergen-free, and biodegradable. The metal sustainer holds the ply upright on the bottom of the container, which makes pouring wax and centring the wick easier.

What makes a wooden wick interesting

Crackling when burning – the wick belongs to the series the manufacturer describes as crackling.
Single ply – the wick consists of one flat wood strip that slides directly into the sustainer.
Easy to set up – the ply slides into the sustainer and stands on the bottom of the container, staying upright even during wax pouring.
Trim to fit the container – the wick is cut down to the height of the specific candle.

Use in candle making

The wick is intended for container candles. The ply slides into the sustainer, the sustainer is placed in the centre of the container bottom, and the container is filled with wax. Once the wax has set, the wick is trimmed to the height of the candle.

A width of 12.7 mm and a ply thickness labelled .04 are the main specifications used to select a wick. The thickness label is the manufacturer's designation: the higher the number, the thicker the ply. The suitable container diameter depends on the type of wax, fragrance oil load, and colourant, so it cannot be determined by a single universal value.

Before producing a larger batch, it is recommended to pour a test candle and let it burn for several hours. This will show whether the wax melts all the way to the edge of the container and whether the flame is not too high.

Good to know

Neither the wick nor the sustainer is intended for contact with food or cosmetic products. They are used exclusively for candle making.

Frequently asked questions

Does a wooden wick crackle when burning?

Yes, this wooden wick belongs to the single-ply crackling wick series. The manufacturer labels it Crackling Single-ply. How the crackling manifests in a specific candle depends on the wax, fragrance, and colourant used, which is why it is recommended to pour one test candle first.

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

The .04 designation indicates the thickness of the wooden wick ply. It is the manufacturer's labelling system, where a higher number means a thicker ply. Together with the 12.7 mm width, it is the primary specification for selecting a wick. Whether this combination suits a specific container and wax is verified by burning a test candle.

What is a wooden wick made of?

The wooden wick is made of wood and consists of a single ply. It is manufactured in the USA and, according to the manufacturer, uses certified wood. The manufacturer also states that the wick is natural, allergen-free, and biodegradable. The metal sustainer included in the pack is used to position it in the container.

Which candles is a 12.7 mm wooden wick suitable for?

The 12.7 mm wooden wick is designed for container candles. The suitable container diameter depends on the wax, fragrance oil, and colourant used, and is verified by a test burn. The test candle will show whether the wax melts all the way to the edge of the container and whether the flame is not too high.

What is the metal sustainer for?

The metal sustainer holds the wooden wick upright on the bottom of the container. The ply slides into it and the sustainer is placed in the centre of the container bottom, keeping the wick centred even while pouring wax. The sustainer is designed for flat wooden wicks, and this pack includes one sustainer for each of the 100 wicks.