Choosing your wick to make candles

The wick is a crucial element when making a candle. It allows heat to be transported from the flame to the wax, which melts and in turn fuels the flame.

It is important to choose the right size wick to prevent it from drowning or not producing enough fuel. Quality wicks guarantee optimal operation.

• TCR, ECO and LX waxed wicks : wrapped in wax, they are ideal for allowing all types of projects thanks to rapid lighting.
• Wooden wicks: they will add a cocooning crackling effect when the wick burns. They never sag unlike cotton ones. They do not spread unpleasant odors. Be careful, their use is much more complex than all the other bits.
• Roller coil wicks and their flat, square or round braiding: their design is simpler and generally allows for a creation that is easy to make. You will find wicks made of linen, hemp or even cotton.

We invite you to read our previous article on the different types of candle wicks in order to understand everything before continuing reading.

Each wick has a different impact on your candle. The latter will react to combustion, to melting, but also to its capacity to diffuse the perfume.

Each case will require testing and adjustments on your part to maximize the performance of your final candle. No rule is universal.
However, we can give you several indications depending on the type of candle, the diameter of your glass/mold or even the nature of the wax.