Firefly Wax Cotton Candle Wicks for Candle Making

MADE IN THE USA: Firefly Pre-Waxed Paraffin, Natural Cotton-Core Wicks have the rigidity of Zinc without the Metal Wire. When Burning, the Specially Treated Core is Completely Consumed by the Flame. Our Rigid Wicks contain no lead, zinc or other metals and are a 100% Plant-Based Fibers. The Perfect Replacement for Zinc Core Wicks and HTP Wicks. Each Wick is Crimped with a 20mm, a little more than 3/4”, Round Tab for Greater Stability and Working Ease.

PROFESSIONALS & AMATEURS: The Rigid Core Cotton Candle Wicks Are Made From 100% Cellulosic Plant-Based Fibers, Mostly Cotton. The Wax Applied Is A Paraffin Wax, The Candle Maker Is Safe To Between 190° And 200°f. Superior Quality Control for Consistency Batch to Batch. Our Rigid-Core wicks will STAND UP STRAIGHT AND NOT DROOP into Your Liquid Wax without Using a Holder and, More Importantly, While Burning. Our Cotton-Core Wicks Work Well With Paraffin, Soy, Palm, Beeswax, Coconut & Blended Waxes.

FOR USE IN CONTAINER CANDLES: Our Waxed Candle Wicks for Candle Making are Specifically Designed for Glass, Ceramic, Metal Container/Jar Candles. The Rigid Core Makes Manufacturing Much Easier Because of the Stability of The Wick. They are Not Suitable for Pillar Candles or Taper Candles. We Offer Perfect Curl Wicks for Pillar and Taper Candles.

WAX TYPE and WICK SIZING: Select the SMALL Size Based on the Diameter of Your Container and the Type of Wax You are Using. The following show Wax Type and Container Inside Diameter: PARAFFIN WAX: 2.75 in. – 3.25 in. | SOY WAX: 2.25 in. – 2.50 in. | SOY/PARAFFIN BLEND: 2.50 in. – 3.00 in. | COCONUT WAX: 2.25 in. – 2.50 in. | BEESWAX: 2.00 in. – 2.25 in.

MORE INFO: Within these parameters you should experience a melt pool that extends to the edge of the container and is approximately 1/2-Inch Deep. The flame will burn consistently without flicker and there will be no carbon build up. If You are Blending Waxes, You Will Need to Experiment. PLEASE REVIEW THE DESCRIPTION ON THE LISTING FOR MORE INFORMATION.

If your wick is perfectly sized for your container and the wax, you should experience a melt pool that extends to the edge of the container and is approximately 1/2-Inch Deep. The flame will burn consistently without flicker and there will be no carbon build up

If your wick is too small (under wicked) for your container, the wax will melt unevenly, not extending to the edge of the container. It will “tunnel” and eventually extinguish itself before all the wax has burned.

If your wick is too large (over wicked), the flame will be too tall and will flicker. There will be carbon build up producing what is called mushrooming. There will be puffs of smoke. Soot can buildup inside the candle and the container may get extremely hot and could possibly break.

The melting point of the pre-waxed wicks for candles has a higher melting point than the candle wax. The candle maker is safe to between 190° and 200°f.

You can easily cut the wick to better suit your needs. Just make sure to use sharp scissors.

The wicks are packaged in a corrugated box to ensure they will arrive in top-top shape!