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The wooden wick is a practical and visually distinctive component for producing natural candles in glass or tin containers. It is suitable for candles with both... read more
1,39 € incl. VAT
The wooden wick is a practical and visually distinctive component for producing natural candles in glass or tin containers. It is suitable for candles with both vegetable and paraffin waxes and, when the correct size is chosen, it ensures stable burning and smooth fragrance release. Thanks to its construction, it is ideal for home hobby projects as well as small-scale artisan production, where reliable candle performance and an aesthetic appearance are important.
The wooden wick creates a characteristic gentle crackling effect while burning, which supports the atmosphere of a “fireplace in a small container” and at the same time contributes to even wax melting. It is optimized for use in various types of containers – from smaller jars to medium-sized candles in jars and pots – which gives you full control over the design and functionality of the final product.
The wooden wick is intended primarily for use in candle containers such as glass jars, tins, pots or other suitable containers. When choosing packaging for a candle, we recommend selecting such a type of bottle or pot that allows safe candle burning without a closure during use and, if necessary, convenient covering during storage.
The packaging available on Handymade.sk is designed to be combined with various types of closures; however, for candles the closures are used only for protection and storage, not during burning. The combinations of packaging and closures created directly on Handymade are tested and functional. Nevertheless, for all combinations we always recommend carrying out your own compatibility test (sealing, dosing and behaviour of the packaging in contact with the specific wax formulation and fragrance).
All technical parameters of the packaging are listed in the attached Packaging Quality Certificate and in the product parameters.
Choosing the container diameter is crucial for even burning with wooden wicks. We recommend starting with a trial series of candles in the selected bottle or pot and testing several configurations (amount of wax, type of wax and any addition of fragrance). After the candle has completely solidified, carry out a burn test and observe whether the wax melts evenly to the edges of the container and whether the flame is neither too weak nor excessively high. Based on the results, fine-tune the container size or wick type.
Wooden wicks are generally suitable for most commonly used waxes, such as soy, rapeseed, palm or paraffin blends. However, each wax formulation burns differently, so it is essential to carry out your own testing in the specific container you plan to use. For highly fragranced candles or blends with added oils, it may be necessary to adjust the amount of fragrance or choose a different container size to achieve stable burning.
The container from a candle can be reused, provided that hygiene principles are followed, either for another candle or for cosmetic products, if its material allows it. Before refilling, the container must always be thoroughly cleaned of wax residues and then disinfected with a suitable agent, for example IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or ethanol 96 % denatured, plant-based. This minimizes the risk of microbial contamination when used in cosmetics or other more sensitive applications.
If you decide not to use the candle container further, we recommend that, after removing wax residues and decorations, you recycle it according to the type of material stated in the parameters of the specific packaging on Handymade.sk. Glass containers generally belong in the glass collection container, plastic pots or closures in plastic collection according to the marking on the product, and metal lids in the appropriate metal waste, if available at the collection site. Always follow local waste sorting rules so that recycling is as effective as possible.
To make packaging selection easier, you can use the extended filter located at the top of the page after clicking on the selected packaging category. With the help of the filter, you can quickly narrow down the offer by neck type, size, colour and material so that the bottle, pot or jar matches your product as closely as possible. In this way, you can conveniently select suitable packaging for candles, cosmetic preparations and other products without having to go through the entire offer at length.
