Description
Description
61-metre roll of unwaxed cotton wick to cut to size and make your own wicks. You can wax it yourself or use it as it is, depending on the project, and one roll makes plenty of candles: scented and decorative candles of all shapes and sizes, personalised candles for weddings, birthdays and other events, and crafts such as lamps and ornaments.
Features
- Length: 61 m
- Material: 100 % natural cotton, unwaxed
- Designed for a clean burn
- Easy to cut to the length you need
- Compatible waxes: soy, paraffin and gel, among others
Which wick size do I need?
If you prefer pre-waxed, pre-cut wicks, the size is the diameter of the container or candle.
| Size (Ø container or candle) | Cotton | Eco | Matching jar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5 cm | Cotton 4-5 cm | Eco 4-5 cm | — |
| 5-6 cm | Cotton 5-6 cm | Eco 5-6 cm | — |
| 6-7 cm | Cotton 6-7 cm | Eco 6-7 cm | 140 ml (70 mm opening) |
| 7-8 cm | Cotton 7-8 cm | Eco 7-8 cm | 225 ml (74 mm opening) or 280 ml (80 mm opening) |
| 8-9 cm | Cotton 8-9 cm | Eco 8-9 cm | 280 ml (80 mm opening) |
What you need
- Wax: Premium soy container wax (pour at ~60 °C, up to 8 % fragrance load) or BPF soy wax (8-10 % fragrance load), or gel wax.
- Fixing: wick stickers and wick centring bars.
How to use
- Cut the wick a few centimetres longer than the height of the candle.
- Centre it with a wick centring bar.
- Trim it to the right length once the candle has set.
- Run a burn test with your wax.
FAQ
Do I have to wax it? It's not essential: you can wax it or use it as it is.
How do I know the size is right? If a ring of unmelted wax is left against the glass (tunnelling), the wick is too small: go up a size. If the flame is very tall or leaves soot, it is too big: go down a size.
We ship to Spain and across the European Union.
