How To Prepare Wood Wicks For Candles. Transfer your melted wax into your pouring jug. A good practice is to always place it on a heat resistant surface and always in.
Then cut the strip of wood to the width you want. This wick has a thickness of 0.508mm and is available in five widths with a height of 128mm. Make sure the wick is as close to the center as possible.
You can use any type of oil if you are going to use the candles right away.
Press it firmly into the container, but don't press too hard or the prongs on the tab can move. You may wish to place a metal cookie cutter, or similarly shaped item in the bottom of your old pot to elevate the pouring pot. When the wood is burned, the water becomes heated to a point that causes it to boil and release steam. Set up your double boiler and bring the water to boil.