Eco Candle Wicks 7-8 cm
Description
Description
Pre-waxed eco wicks in size 7-8 cm, for candles 7 to 8 cm in diameter in jars, moulds or medium containers. Ready to use with no pre-waxing, in packs of 50 wicks, 15 cm long. Easy lighting and a steady flame, for craft and professional makers of scented and decorative candles.
Features
- Finish: pre-waxed, ready to use
- Length: 15 cm, trim to the height of the candle
- Recommended diameter: 7-8 cm candles
- Easy lighting and steady flame
- Pack: 50 wicks
- Compatible waxes: soy, paraffin, coconut and plant-based blends
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). For moulds: Premium soy wax for figures and moulds, APF mouldable soy wax or Paraffin 56-58.
- 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.
