Choosing the Right Wick

Choosing the proper wick is not the only factor in obtaining an optimum candle burn but is without question the most important. The proper wick for any given candle provides a correctly sized burn pool, does not extinguish before its wax is exhausted, and has a safe, pleasant flame height.

Through extensive test burning, Wicks Unlimited has developed a set of guidelines used to narrow the wick choice down from the wide range of wicks we offer.

For example, we know that the same wick will not necessarily suit both dark and light candles alike, as dark colors tend to require a larger size wick to burn effectively. Accordingly, we are able to rule out some of the smaller wicks before we begin any testing. If we needed to test burn every wick with every candle, the process would take far too long, so it is helpful to use our experience in the search for the perfect wick.