6-7 cm Cotton Candle Wicks
Description
Description
Pre-waxed cotton wicks in size 6-7 cm, for medium-diameter container candles of around 6-7 cm. Pack of 50 wicks, 15 cm long, ready to use and easy to trim to the height of each candle. For scented and decorative candles, from beginners to small brand production runs.
Features
- Material: cotton, pre-waxed
- Length: 15 cm
- Size: 6-7 cm (guide candle diameter)
- Pack: 50 wicks
Which wick size do I need?
The wick size refers to the diameter of the container or candle. Measure the opening of your container; for square jars, go one size up to reach the corners.
| 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).
- Fixing: wick stickers and wick centring bars.
How to use
- Stick the wick tab to the centre of a clean, dry jar.
- Trim it to the height of your candle; no pre-waxing needed.
- Centre it with the wick bar until the wax has set.
- Run a burn test with your wax and fragrance.
FAQ
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.
Do I need to wax them? No, they come pre-waxed and ready to place.
We ship to Spain and across the European Union.
