How do I choose the proper candle wick?

What are the different kinds of candle wicks?

In the table below, you can find all of the candle wicks we currently carry. These are simply the highlights and main features of our wicks. View the product page for each type of wick to get more information.

If you don’t see a feature listed for a particular wick, that doesn’t mean it’s unsuitable for that purpose. For example, some wicks are especially good for coconut wax blends, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use them for soy and get great results. These features are listed simply as a starting point.

Choosing a Type of Candle Wick

There are benefits to each type of candle wick, and the best type of wick will vary depending on numerous factors. These are a few of the variables that can affect how a wick performs:

Type of wax
Size and shape of the candle container
Container material and color
Fragrance type
Fragrance load (percent)
Colorants
Additives

It’s easiest to begin by picking a wick based on the type of wax you are using. All of our wicks can be used in soy, coconut wax, beeswax, and paraffin wax. However, the table below specifies the wicks that work especially well in certain kinds of wax. When choosing a type of candle wick, we recommend starting with a wick that is recommended for the wax you are using.

How to Choose a Size of Wick

After deciding what kind of wick to use, you can begin testing different sizes of wicks. Our Wick Size Chart is a handy tool to use. This chart lists each type of wick with size recommendations based on the diameter of your container and the type of wax you’re using.

Wick Type	Construction	Benefits
Aroma Lite Wicks	100% Natural Fibers Braided design Fiber core High melt point natural wax coating	Great for making candles with a high scent load Braided design helps reduce carbon build-up that causes soot
CD (Stabilo) Wicks	Flat, non-directional braid Interwoven with paper fibers Coreless wick High melt point natural wax coating	Rigid construction stays straight in wax Suitable for viscous, hard-to-melt waxes Designed to curl more than CDN wicks while burning, making CD wicks self-trimming
CDN (Stabilio KST) Wicks	Flat, non-directional braid Paper fibers woven into braid Coreless wick High melt point natural wax coating	Rigid constructions stays straight in wax Suitable for viscous, hard-to-melt waxes Designed to curl less than CD wicks, which creates a flame with a smaller base (still self-trimming)
Eco Wicks	Flat, braided cotton interwoven with paper fibers Coreless wick High melt point natural wax coating	Slow burning properties Ideal for soy wax
Helix Wicks	Two Aroma Lite wicks braided together Paper core 100% natural fibers Clean burning paraffin wax coating	Paper core creates a large melt pool, ideal for large single-wick containers Suitable for candles with a high fragrance load
HPSP Wicks	Natural cotton fiber Braided design Clean burning paraffin wax coating Cotton Core	Slow burning properties Ideal for coconut wax blends
LX Wicks	Flat, braided wick interwoven with stabilizing threads Coreless wick Clean burning paraffin wax coating	Coreless design minimizes carbon buildup Stabilizing threads create even, consistent flames Ideal for soy and paraffin waxes
P Series Wicks	Pure ring spun cotton Paper core Round wick constructed of tension threads around the paper core High melt point natural wax coating	Engineered to reduce afterglow, soot, and mushrooming Ideal for colored candles
Premier 700 Wicks	Flat, braided construction with textile-grade fibers Natural cotton core High melt point natural wax coating	Designed to curl slightly while burning (self-trimming) Construction reduces soot and carbon buildup
Rigid Curl Wicks	100% fiber construction Knitted design Cotton Core Clean burning paraffin wax coating	Designed to curl while burning (self-trimming) Rigid construction helps wicks stay straight while pouring Performs well in all wax types
Superior 800 Wicks	Braided design Paper core High melt point natural wax coating	Ideal for hard-to-wick waxes and fragrances Designed to bend slightly while burning Creates a wider melt pool without an oversized flame
Ultra Core Wicks	100% fiber construction Knitted design Fiber core High melt point natural wax coating	Designed to produce smaller, hotter flames Capable of handling high fragrance loads Excellent rigidity while pouring
Wood Wicks	Wooden construction Flat design Booster strip that creates crackle and enhances performance	Designed to produce a crackling sound Works well in soy and paraffin blends Excellent scent throw
Zinc Core Wicks	Zinc core (lead free) Natural fiber jacket High melt point natural wax coating	Zinc core provides unmatched rigidity when pouring and burning your candle Suitable for all wax types Ideal for gel wax, which requires a rigid wick