Candle Wicks
Wicking your candle is arguably the most important part of candle making, yet it’s often considered one of the most challenging. As candle wicks come in a range of sizes and types, choosing the right one is essential to ensure a clean, safe, and effective burn.
Browse our wide selection of high-quality candle wicks, designed to deliver a clean, consistent burn for all types of candles. Whether you’re making container candles, pillar candles, or wax melts, we offer cotton, paper-core, and wooden wicks in various sizes to suit your wax type and vessel.
Our wicks are easy to use, and tested for excellent performance in both paraffin and natural waxes like soy and coconut. Perfect for beginners and professional makers alike, our candle wicks help you achieve a safe, even burn and strong scent throw every time.
Wick Size Guide
Which wick should I use? Use the tool below to find wick recommendations based on our most popular waxes and the diameter of your vessel. Please note, this tool provides our best estimate and may not be 100% accurate, as the fragrance used can influence the wick size. We suggest testing the recommended wick along with one size up and one size down to find the perfect fit.
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Wedo ECO Wick
Wedo Eco Wicks are high-performance, flat-core wicks designed for use in natural waxes like soy and vegetable blends. Made from pure cotton with thin paper filaments, ECO wick offer excellent stability, minimal mushrooming, and a clean, consistent burn.
TCR Series Wick
Our TCR Series Wicks are specially designed for optimal performance in container candles. Known for their excellent stability and consistent burn, TCR wicks create even burns in a range of wax types, including soy, paraffin, and vegetable blends.
Stabilo Series Wick
The Stabilo Series Wick is a high-performance, flat braided wich deisgned for container candles. Known for its excellent capillary action and consistant flame is ideal for use with a range of waxes, including soy, paraffin, and blended waxes.
LX Series Wick
The LX Series Wick is a flat, coreless cotton wick deisgned for consistent and reliable burning. Ideal for container candles, LX wick offers excellent rigidity, minimal mushrooming, and a steady flame with reduced soot.
SFC SV81 Series Wick
The SFC SV81 Series Wick is designed for superior performance in container candles, offering a stable, consistent burn across a wide range of wax types, including soy, paraffin, and blends.
Wooden Wicks
Discover our range of high-quality wooden wicks, perfect for creating unique, crackling candles with a natural finish. Ideal for soy, paraffin, and blended waxes, our wooden wicks are available in various widths and thicknesses to suit containers of all sizes.
Tealight Wicks
Our TL wick is a small, pre-tabbed wick designed for tealight candles, providing a steady and controlled flame for clean, consistent burning.
Wick Accessories
Complete your candle-making kit with our premium range of wick accessories, including centering tools, adhesives and sustainers.
Why Supplies For Candles Candle Wicks?
At Supplies For Candles, we provide premium-quality candle wicks trusted by makers across the UK. Our wicks are carefully tested for safety, consistency, and performance across a wide range of waxes, including soy, paraffin, and blended options. Whether you need cotton, paper-core, or wooden wicks, we offer a variety of sizes and styles to suit any candle type — from small votives to large containers.
Our candle wicks ensure a clean, even burn and excellent scent throw. Plus, we offer expert advice, fast shipping, and competitive prices to support your candle-making journey from start to finish.
Still not sure? Get in touch with our team, who are more than happy to help you with any enquiries!
Frequently Asked Questions
The best wick depends on your wax type, container size, and fragrance load. Cotton and paper-core wicks work well in most soy and paraffin blends, while wooden wicks add a natural crackling effect. Always conduct a burn test to find the right fit.
Which Wicks for which wax?
Soy Wax Candles: We suggest our TCR Range or ECO Range
Paraffin Wax Candles: We suggest our LX Range or Stabilo
Paraffin Wax & Soy Wax Candles: We suggest our ECO Range
Wick size is based on the diameter of your container and the wax type used. Using a wick that’s too small can result in tunnelling, while one that’s too large may cause excessive smoking. Use a wick size chart or test multiple sizes to ensure optimal performance.
Struggling to pick your wick? Check out our Wick size chart
Mushrooming happens when the wick is too large or the fragrance load is too high. Trim the wick to 5mm before each burn and consider testing a smaller wick size.
Yes, our wicks are compatible with a wide range of natural waxes, including soy, coconut, and rapeseed. Be sure to test different types to find the best burn for your formula.
Yes, wooden wicks work well with soy wax and create a gentle crackling sound when lit. Make sure to choose the correct thickness and pair with a wick clip for stabilit
