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Top rated candle making wicks

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  1. Best overall

    CandleScience Eco Wick

    4.7/5 $6-$12

    Lead-free cotton wick with a paper filament; clean burn and consistent flame for various wax types.

    • Clean burning
    • Consistent flame
    • Suitable for many waxes
    • Requires proper sizing
  2. Best for soy wax

    Lone Star Candle Supply LX Series

    4.6/5 $5-$10

    Zinc-free cotton wick with low smoke and excellent scent throw for soy candles.

    • Low smoke
    • Excellent scent throw
    • Zinc-free
    • Not for paraffin wax
  3. Best for paraffin

    Candlewic CDN Wick

    4.5/5 $4-$8

    Primed flat cotton wick with a stiffener; ideal for paraffin and container candles.

    • Sturdy and upright
    • Good for paraffin
    • Affordable
    • May mushroom
  4. Best for pillars

    CandleScience HTP Wick

    4.6/5 $5-$10

    High temperature paper core wick that stands well in pillar and taper candles.

    • Self-trimming
    • Good for tall candles
    • Stronger flame
    • Limited to certain waxes
  5. Best for votives

    Candlewic RRD Wick

    4.4/5 $4-$8

    Flat braided cotton wick designed for small container candles and votives.

    • Small flame
    • Minimal smoke
    • Great for small jars
    • Not for large candles
  6. Best budget pick

    Lone Star Candle Supply ECO Wick

    4.5/5 $5-$10

    Eco-friendly cotton wick with a paper core; affordable and reliable for soy and paraffin blends.

    • Eco-friendly
    • Affordable
    • Versatile
    • Sizing can be tricky
  7. Best for fragrance load

    CandleScience Premier 600 Series

    4.3/5 $6-$12

    Cotton wick with a high absorption rate for heavily scented candles.

    • Handles high fragrance loads
    • Clean burn
    • Good melt pool
    • More expensive
    • May need testing

Buying advice

Consider the wax type (soy, paraffin, beeswax) and container size when choosing a wick. Test wicks in your specific candle to ensure proper burn, melt pool, and scent throw. Look for lead-free cotton or paper core wicks for a cleaner burn.

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