Wick & wick 

Would you like to make your own candles and are looking for the right wick? With us you will find special round wicks suitable for making beeswax candles, but also usable for kerosene, other waxes, oil lamps and outdoor torches.

Our wicks come in different sizes, from number 0 to number 20, which indicate the thickness of the wick. This means you can choose the right wick for your specific candles, depending on how thick you want them. There are also sample packs of (waxine) wicks with multiple sizes in smaller quantities.

Keep in mind that beeswax burns less consistently than kerosene, for example, and each batch of beeswax can burn differently. Always make sure you use the right wick for your particular candles to prevent them from unintentionally going out too early or burning too hard. Tip: Always make sample candles with 3 wick sizes to determine the best wick choice. Let trial candles cure for several days (or overnight in the freezer) for best testing results. Order your favorite wick now and make your own candles to your liking!

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What wick sizes are there and should I choose?

When making candles, it is important to choose the right wick to ensure that the candles burn properly. For example, if you use too thick wick for candles made from beeswax or another type of wax, it can lead to candles that burn too hard and burn up quickly, have too large a flame, etc. It is therefore advisable to choose the right wick for your specific candles to prevent them from going out unintentionally or burning too hard. Our wick range offers a wide selection of sizes, from number 0 to number 20, indicating the thickness of the wick. The larger the number, the thicker the wick. Listed below are the thicknesses and approximate meters per spool of our wick for you:

  • Number 0: thickness of 1.7 mm, length of 1250 m
  • Number 1: thickness of 1.8 mm, length of 1110 m
  • Number 2: thickness of 1.9 mm, length of 950 m
  • Number 3: thickness of 2 mm, length of 850 m
  • Number 4: thickness of 2.1 mm, length of 750 m
  • Number 5: thickness of 2.2 mm, length of 680 m
  • Number 6: thickness of 2.3 mm, length of 600 m
  • Number 7: thickness of 2.4 mm, length of 560 m
  • Number 8: thickness of 2.5 mm, length of 520 m
  • Number 10: thickness of 2.7 mm, length of 430 m
  • Number 12: thickness of 2.9 mm, length of 350 m
  • Number 14: thickness of 3.2 mm, length of 290 m
  • Number 16: thickness of 3.6 mm, length of 250 m
  • Number 18: thickness of 3.8 mm, length of 210 m
  • Number 20: thickness of 4.1 mm, length of 190 m

With this information, you can choose the right wick for your specific candles, depending on how thick you want them to be. This way, you can ensure that your candles always burn properly and have the desired look.

Tip: Always make sample candles with 3 wick sizes to determine the best wick choice in combination with the chosen wax type. Let test candles cure for several days (or overnight in the freezer) for best testing results.


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