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The wick is a crucial element in the making of a candle, ensuring optimal functioning by carrying heat from the flame to the wax to fuel combustion. It is important to choose the right wick to prevent it from drowning or not producing enough fuel. For perfect results, testing and adjustments are necessary for each different candle recipe.

The wick is essential to candle making, acting as the heart of the combustion by attracting liquid wax to fuel the flame. The choice of wick is crucial to avoid problems such as poor fragrance diffusion or an unstable flame. Check out our guides on drill bits for beginners, the different types of drill bits available, and how to choose the right one. Learn the benefits of waxed, braided, and wooden wicks, each suited to specific types of waxes and candles. With these tips, you will be able to make more efficient and long-lasting candles.

Learn how to fix common problems with candle wicks: wick that is crooked, too thick, too straight, too thin, fallen, too short, smoking, too curved, or generating ash. Learn how to adjust the wick to avoid soot, fungus, frequent burnouts, and undersized melt pools. Make sure your candle burns optimally by following our simple and effective tips.

Once you have chosen the wick for your candle, it is essential to know how to use it correctly for optimal combustion. To start, be sure to use stearin or beeswax with the wooden wicks to prevent them from going out. Make sure the braided strands are oriented correctly and use stands to keep the strands straight. Always center your wick and use sticky dots or sticky wax to adhere it to the bottom of the container. Trim the wick to 5-7mm before each use to avoid black smoke and large flames. If necessary, replace the used bit with a new one. Perform a burn test, observing flame stability, uniform wax melting, and correct wick orientation to ensure optimal performance of your candle.