Wicks for candle making

The wick is an essential element when making a candle. Its purpose is to allow the wax to reach the flame and keep it burning. It is important to choose the right wick size, as a wick that is too thin can be drowned by the wax, while a wick that is too thick will not have enough fuel to sustain it.

What is the wick for?

The wick is the engine of your candle. It is what allows the candle to work, by drawing the wax up to the flame and keeping it burning. When the wax is heated, it turns into a liquid that feeds the flame through the wick. For the candle to stay lit, you need both liquid wax and surrounding air. The wick therefore plays a crucial role in the candle's combustion process.

A catalogue to suit every need

There are many types of wick, including waxed wicks, spool wicks and wooden wicks. The waxed wick is coated in wax, perfect for quick lighting, while the wooden wick gives off a pleasant crackle as it burns. Spool wicks are the most common and are mainly used in moulded candles. Whichever type of wick you choose, take care not to use one that is too thin or too thick, so as to achieve the best possible burn for your candle.

Over to you!

DIY candles are within everyone's reach: follow our tips on the product pages and our guides to choosing all the components you need. Create homemade candles that suit you as much as you like, with the fragrances of your choice!