Candle wicks

Wicks for making candles

In this section of our online store you have at your disposal a complete catalog of wicks for candles: waxed, ecological, braided cotton, flat, special for tea candles ... Opting for one or the other depends largely on the type of candle you want to make. Keep in mind that choosing it well is essential for the candle to burn without problems.

When you go to buy wicks for candles you have to take into account three important aspects: what type of candle you want to make, what size it will have and what wax you are going to use. Based on these three parameters you must choose one or the other.

The wicks to make candles that are most used are waxed. These are paraffin-dipped cotton wicks that are ready to place on the candles. They burn very well and are especially recommended if you plan to prepare scented candles, decorative candles with shapes, candles ...

If you want to opt for the natural you must choose the wicks for ecological candles or those of unwaxed cotton. The latter is especially recommended for making natural candles and carved candles. It is natural and it is recommended to wax it before placing it on the candle. To do this you have to immerse the wick several times in the molten wax that you are going to use in the preparation. It can be used without waxing but can cause burning problems.

Meanwhile, the wicks for ecological candles are made of unwaxed cotton, with a rayon heart and are made of eucalyptus paper. They are mainly used in the elaboration of ecological, massage or natural candles.

The flat wick is made of cotton and is ideal for making candles, that is, very large candles that will be between 10 and 15 cm in diameter. On the contrary, the tea candle wick is used to prepare small candles, as it helps the candle to be consumed little by little and last longer lit. It is braided and it is also recommended to wax it beforehand.

In the catalog of wicks for candles of Gran Velada you will also find a specific wick for gel candles, which does not alter their properties, especially their transparency.

Buy wicks for candles

When buying wicks for candles it is very important to choose their thickness well. For this you have to take into account the diameter that the candle will have once finished, the melting point of the wax you are going to use and the additives.

To know the diameter of the candle you have to measure the width of the mold you are going to use or the diameter of the container. For example, if the candle is going to be about 8 centimeters wide, it would be advisable to choose a wick 8-9 centimeters.

When buying candle wicks it is also important to know the melting point of the wax. The higher it is, the harder the candle will be and therefore it will cost you more to burn. Therefore, you may need a slightly thicker wick. The same goes for additives, since almost all of them bring hardness to the wax.

If when buying wicks for candles you have doubts you can contact our customer service and we will help you with everything you need. We offer you personalized and free advice.

Sale wicks for candles

We have wholesale and retail candlelight sales with quantity discounts already applied. It is sold in meters and you will find different thicknesses to try to adapt to all needs.

In our blog you will www.hacervelas.es discover videos and tutorials where you can see step by step how to make different types of candles. Also there you will find practical information and tips about wicks.