Wooden Candle Wicks - Everything You Wanted To Know!

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    Everything you ever wanted to know about wooden wicks and candle making! Wooden wicks are different than traditional cotton wicks, and to someone not familiar with making candles with them, selecting the right wooden wick can seem pretty overwhelming! Join me in this video and I'll show you everything you ever needed to know about wooden wicks!
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  • @SexyChoclateThunder
    @SexyChoclateThunder Před 3 lety +13

    I love when you say “it’s gonna create a lot of anxiety” that makes me fall out every time! Your dry humor is awesome. And your videos are very helpful as well. The fact that I have high anxiety makes me feel like someone out here understand lol keep the videos coming 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @o0Avalon0o
    @o0Avalon0o Před 4 lety +97

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    • @speeeee35
      @speeeee35 Před 3 lety +2

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    • @angelamorris7336
      @angelamorris7336 Před 2 lety +3

      Ahh thank you for your service

    • @travisfrenchmusic4502
      @travisfrenchmusic4502 Před rokem +1

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  • @sohntiseosorio8321
    @sohntiseosorio8321 Před 5 lety

    Lots of great information...Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @marjoriehart2232
    @marjoriehart2232 Před 4 lety +11

    I made wooden wick candles as Christmas gifts this year and had trouble with them tunneling and going out at first. This video is SO helpful, especially the myth busters! I tend to get overwhelmed, but your practical, easygoing style made me confident I can do this. Thanks for putting so much thought and effort into your videos!

  • @triniciaboyd3670
    @triniciaboyd3670 Před 5 lety

    You gave alot of important info on wood wick, I am ready!!!

  • @iamhaseenah
    @iamhaseenah Před 6 měsíci

    Such an awesome video! Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you

  • @natashahaze6346
    @natashahaze6346 Před 3 lety

    You were great.. I loved that crackling sound.. 👍🏻

  • @aliciahabjan8815
    @aliciahabjan8815 Před 2 lety

    I am so happy I came across your video! You literally answered all of the questions I had. Being in candle groups on Facebook and hearing so many different opinions on soaking wicks and trimming, etc. it’s so hard to know what’s right.

  • @grinchlette
    @grinchlette Před 5 lety +1

    Soooo helpful! Thank you for sharing your wick wisdom!!!

  • @sheilavillalobos4106
    @sheilavillalobos4106 Před 3 lety

    The most informative video I have found for wooden wicks.

  • @kylabeazley4289
    @kylabeazley4289 Před 4 lety +1

    This was so informative and straight to the point. Thank you so much

  • @Diana-ch3sh
    @Diana-ch3sh Před 10 měsíci

    what an amazing tutorial!! Thank you so much!!

  • @jana.polukord
    @jana.polukord Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! Thank you so much!

  • @convenantcreations6017

    Very good tutorial. Now I have a little bit more knowledge of the wooden wicks
    Thank you

  • @luxe_body
    @luxe_body Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you so much 😁 always so full of useful information. I cannot wait to test wooden wicks when I can get my hands on some.

  • @joshualeigh32
    @joshualeigh32 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm so glad I found this video! I'm getting ready to go into the testing phase and this helped out a lot. Thank you.

    • @coraconvay8724
      @coraconvay8724 Před 4 lety +1

      This was great, thanks, I have been researching "can you put coffee grounds in a candle?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Panlijah Inconceivable Position - (just google it ) ? It is a smashing exclusive guide for discovering how to become a candle making master and turn a profit minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my co-worker got cool results with it.

  • @nickbutler7935
    @nickbutler7935 Před 5 lety

    Great Vid. thanks. As you say the testing stage is so important and has to be repeated if you make changes i.e.wax, fragrance etc. May sound daunting but the satisfaction you get from the feedback of your customers is well worth it!. Hopefully the U.K. market will add a lot more options to the wood wick range. Thanks again, and keep the video's coming.

  • @lroundtreepatrick
    @lroundtreepatrick Před 2 lety

    It is the sound for me. I love it. Even more so than the fragrance.

  • @PawsToAdmire
    @PawsToAdmire Před 5 lety +43

    This helped me a lot, thank you! I have been getting frustrated with my wooden wicks, I couldn't get them to stay lit. Your tutorial helped and now I've solved the problem.

  • @gimzo159
    @gimzo159 Před 5 lety +1

    I love the wooden wick. Good video, nice job.

  • @wellslj
    @wellslj Před 3 měsíci

    I really enjoy that crackling sound.

  • @mobilemarshall
    @mobilemarshall Před 2 lety

    Pretty interesting stuff, I didn't know there was so much technicality that went into making a good candle.

  • @jamiemccullers6192
    @jamiemccullers6192 Před 5 lety +1

    Great Information.I needed this.I have the hardest time trying to find the proper wick.You have been a great help.Thanks

  • @bridget7322
    @bridget7322 Před 3 lety +2

    Sir thank you for this, I’m new to the candle world and I tell you what getting a straight answer has been rough! Lol thank you for talking to me like a beginner and not someone with 15 years experience! I truly appreciate this video!

  • @JD-kg3mx
    @JD-kg3mx Před 3 lety +3

    Candle making has it’s own culture, it’s own world and it has a collection of really interesting characters. Making candles is intriguing. It has it’s roots in how our fore bearers rendered animal fats for lamps and finally bees wax was discovered eons ago. Candle making is noble, creative, artisan, necessary, fun and enjoyable and now intellectually speculative when the science of it is a discussion as to wicks and lighting efficiency. I found it interesting. Good video.

    • @Ziinhool
      @Ziinhool Před 3 lety

      Im into making candles and your comment made just more passionate about it! Thank u ✨✨

  • @marydoherty9188
    @marydoherty9188 Před rokem

    thank you sir, much love from the uk xx

  • @cynthiamoorehead2450
    @cynthiamoorehead2450 Před 4 lety +8

    I have watched several of your videos now to realize that there is a serious science behind candle making. I also learned that I have wasted tons of money on poorly crafted candles. I am now off to start making my own. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

  • @ThroughMyEyesBEAUTY
    @ThroughMyEyesBEAUTY Před 5 lety +1

    thank yo so much for this video!!!

  • @kimberlytaylor6538
    @kimberlytaylor6538 Před 3 lety

    Glad I found this video ❤️

  • @truthforall9311
    @truthforall9311 Před 2 lety

    This is the best method I have seen! Thank you 🙏 do you ever do wickless vessel testing with the wooden wicks? Where you just pour one?

  • @julianne24601
    @julianne24601 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the video! I’ve been having issues finding the right wick so I’m going to back to the drawing board, test one more size, if I’m not happy with that, back to wooden wicks. My supplier didn’t have many sizes available unfortunately

  • @susanf6230
    @susanf6230 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks so much for this video. It’s very thorough in covering the different types of wood wicks and how to test them. I have the wood wick sampler pack as well and am in the process of making test candles. Your explanations during the testing was very helpful, what to look for, what is working and what is not working. Thanks again!!! 👍

  • @tamasfekete7302
    @tamasfekete7302 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video! It makes it easy to understand how to use and test wooden wicks. I am also impressed with your tutorial's video quality. Would you mind to share what equipment (camera, lighting, mic) you are using for your video shootings? Thanks for your answer in advance.

  • @vashtas
    @vashtas Před 10 měsíci

    Great video. Now I understand why the flames are high on my wood wicks. Thx

  • @8bitbeardco
    @8bitbeardco Před 2 lety

    "It's a piece of wood, set it in fuel and it will burn" - love this video.....was thinking about releasing a few limited scents we have in beard oil products as candles and this is a great video!!!!! Thank you!

  • @AjahDTradeProdigy
    @AjahDTradeProdigy Před 5 lety +1

    thanks, I have been waiting for this video.

  • @evehsv5556
    @evehsv5556 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent tutorial thanks very much.

  • @mugkd7440
    @mugkd7440 Před 3 lety

    This helped me thank you ❤️

  • @musefamily7833
    @musefamily7833 Před rokem

    Thank you so much. I’m new to the trade and you just eliminated every other “teacher” I’ve seen. I hope the rest of your instructions are as clear, concise & practical as these. My first guess would be Army or Marine 1st Seargent just based on appearance and teaching style. Thanks again and I’ll see you in the next video.
    Subscribed, liked and shared!

  • @beckyhansley4599
    @beckyhansley4599 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Tim. Took out all the guess work.

  • @joycepelegrina7525
    @joycepelegrina7525 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks for this. Some customers request these and I had no idea how they worked. Thanks again for all your informative videos.

  • @esmeraldalunalongoria7067

    Thank you for this video

  • @dawinalexander9433
    @dawinalexander9433 Před 3 lety

    9:24 wow that sounds beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @MyGaiaStyle
    @MyGaiaStyle Před 5 lety +2

    I love your videos. They been helping me craft better candles. I always been in making my own spiritual candles where I add oils and herbs to a vigil candle. But as of last month I decided to start crafting and making my own candles from scratch. Your videos has been helping out when it come to the cotton wick because my wick kept getting choked out in the beginning now they're burning just right thanks to you. I been wondering about wooden wick and this video is just perfect.
    I love your editing of your videos and the way you structure the delivery of the information. Flows really nicely. Thank you for the time for making this. I follow you on all your social media. Except pinterest I don't think i found a pinterest account for you which if you don't got one I think you should really utilize that platform it's meant for purchasing or making a purchase decision.

  • @Jasmination21
    @Jasmination21 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome video as usual!

  • @dude81869
    @dude81869 Před 5 lety +3

    I would've like to see a close up of them once you trimmed them. I had no luck getting mine to burn properly. Great video though thanks Tim

  • @tanyabonnett4174
    @tanyabonnett4174 Před 5 lety +1

    I did enjoy this video,I will try these now that I know more

  • @1707Suzette
    @1707Suzette Před 3 lety

    Thank you :) it helped me loads this video

  • @angelamorris7336
    @angelamorris7336 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much!

  • @mog-gyveroneill2500
    @mog-gyveroneill2500 Před 5 lety +16

    ..you certainly love what you do.. your customers are lucky, you give your best..

  • @Shadow_of_Christ
    @Shadow_of_Christ Před 3 lety

    i like the look of the over wicked one

  • @angelafarrugia5420
    @angelafarrugia5420 Před 5 lety +1

    Love your videos thank you

  • @dianaoquendo8132
    @dianaoquendo8132 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the info!

  • @margiefuller6262
    @margiefuller6262 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you very much for the video

  • @AlexandriaLTate
    @AlexandriaLTate Před 27 dny

    Thanks for the info. I'm on my second candle just for home. Wooden wicks look nicer.

  • @gristlevonraben
    @gristlevonraben Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome info, thanks

  • @rokyochan
    @rokyochan Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the info. I'd like to start using wooden wicks with soy wax and I have seen some people using two wicks in one clip and didn't know why.

    • @davneetkaur2002
      @davneetkaur2002 Před 2 lety

      Sometimes 1 wick isn't enough to form a full melt pool when the mouth of the container is too wide. Having multiple wicks helps you achieve a full melt pool.

  • @binalakinah9779
    @binalakinah9779 Před 4 lety +1

    That crackling sound....😍 9:21

  • @gabrielemcgregor7361
    @gabrielemcgregor7361 Před 4 lety

    I Love your Videos. You explain very well. I am doing Wooden Wick Candles and I am just a beginner. Can you tell me which size of the Booster Wick I should by for 4 oz - 8 oz and 10 oz?
    The Jars are between 2" and 4" in Diameter.

  • @864Country
    @864Country Před 5 lety +21

    Just a tip I discovered using wood wicks. The wick clip made for the wooden wicks works great but is rather large. This causes the candle to not burn all the way down. This can be more of a problem in small candles. I have used wick tabs made for regular wicks by just putting a slot in the part you crimp down and inserting wood wick into this slot and lightly crimping. I found this works fairly well and burns all the way down.

    • @rlight7666
      @rlight7666 Před 5 lety +1

      Great info Stephen! I noticed it doesn't burn down all the way and was thinking maybe I should use regular wicks for small candles. At first I didn't understand but now I get it. You're referring to the round metal tabs to put the wick in? I haven't used regular wicks yet.

    • @864Country
      @864Country Před 5 lety

      Yes the round ones

    • @rlight7666
      @rlight7666 Před 5 lety +1

      @@864Country Great tip. Thanks

    • @rlight7666
      @rlight7666 Před 5 lety +2

      One other question. What do you mean you put a "slot" in the part you crimp down?

    • @864Country
      @864Country Před 5 lety +2

      There is a small hole you cut a slit in that part that sticks up

  • @debraloumakis264
    @debraloumakis264 Před 5 lety +1

    Perfect timing. I’ve been testing wooden wicks myself. Thanks!

  • @georgewashington3555
    @georgewashington3555 Před 4 lety

    great video

  • @daphneraine4820
    @daphneraine4820 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video! I'd love to see a video or two on using dye. So far i've only used liquid dye, i'd like to see one on using dye blocks or a review on them. Or even a liquid versus dye block video.

    • @TimberRidgeGifts
      @TimberRidgeGifts  Před 5 lety +2

      Don't forget powdered dye as well! Definitely on my to do list!

    • @daphneraine4820
      @daphneraine4820 Před 5 lety

      Timber Ridge Gifts Awesome! Can’t wait! :)

  • @omshieldsla
    @omshieldsla Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Tim, new to your video's and I was very impressed your knowledge. I'm using Apricot/Coco wax and my candle vessel is 3.5 at the top. Would I use the 3/8" booster wick?

  • @Meredith471
    @Meredith471 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you, Tim! You answered so many questions I had about the wooden wicks, which had kept me from getting them. Will definitely be looking into the sample pack.

    • @TimberRidgeGifts
      @TimberRidgeGifts  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for watching!

    • @tnspper21476
      @tnspper21476 Před 4 lety

      Timber Ridge Gifts I didn’t double my wicks at first like you stated in your video but even then...they still burned fast. I would truly appreciate some more suggestions.

  • @tanyacosgrove3571
    @tanyacosgrove3571 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much

  • @kimberlytaylor6538
    @kimberlytaylor6538 Před 3 lety

    Great video ❤️I’m currently learning What kind of wax you are using ?

  • @melindat5711
    @melindat5711 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for the info! I've been wanting to try these!

  • @johnpeck7463
    @johnpeck7463 Před 3 lety

    Thank for the video! Can you share what Type of wood your wicks are? S pruce, cedar, maple?

  • @bjflinn1
    @bjflinn1 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you so much. I'm a beginner and have been struggling with my wood wicks. This definitely helped! Your videos are great!

  • @Vickimpearson
    @Vickimpearson Před 4 lety +9

    What's your take on using mica with wood wicks? I've seen people use mica in the wax and seen people coat the wick itself with mica so there's a coloured flame? Would love to hear your thoughts.

  • @minerkrill
    @minerkrill Před 5 lety

    I found cutting wicks at a slight angle helps as well, what do you think?

  • @pamkirk1607
    @pamkirk1607 Před 5 lety +2

    You know a good video would be what to put on labels according to laws! 😊

  • @melissakeller3628
    @melissakeller3628 Před 5 lety +1

    My question for you Tim, is with the wooden wicks that you cut off can you use them for other candles if they are long enough to fit thecandle or is it just one use?

  • @svetlanastipanic236
    @svetlanastipanic236 Před 5 lety

    Hi! Very useful video! May I ask you where can I purchase wooden wicks? Thanks in advance!

  • @keysuremontgomery
    @keysuremontgomery Před 5 lety +2

    This is the perfect video cause I wanted to know why candles makers use wooden

  • @sammiienyc
    @sammiienyc Před rokem

    I provide personalized cards for taking care of wooden wick candles along with thank you cards 😁.

  • @tinaharnack3704
    @tinaharnack3704 Před 3 měsíci

    Miss you Tim

  • @cs_fl5048
    @cs_fl5048 Před 5 lety +2

    OK, what did you do in your previous life? .. You are a heluva good teacher.

    • @TimberRidgeGifts
      @TimberRidgeGifts  Před 5 lety +1

      lol thanks. I am a retired Police Officer. I was a DARE Instructor for about a year, but other than that, not really much of a teaching background.

  • @kingadamus8820
    @kingadamus8820 Před 2 lety +1

    When this video first loaded i thought this guy's was gonna sell me a gun lol, great video.

  • @miaberger3136
    @miaberger3136 Před 5 lety

    What wooden wicks worked the best as far as for size, flame and scent throw?

  • @tinasesco7389
    @tinasesco7389 Před 5 lety

    These are the ones I use fire the most part. TCS🤞🤔😁

    • @tinasesco7389
      @tinasesco7389 Před 5 lety

      I meant to say 😆 lol i use wood wicks they are so much better to use.i love them!!💖

  • @sabrina77769
    @sabrina77769 Před 3 lety +2

    This was so helpful! Thank you
    Is it safe to remelt the wax for the candles that didn’t work for more wick testing?

    • @PeterKuzemchak
      @PeterKuzemchak Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, you can recycle your wax. I’m doing it on 4 test candles.

  • @Victoriaearth143
    @Victoriaearth143 Před 3 lety

    Can you use wooden wicks to make a pillar candle? Your advice would be appreciated.

  • @DLSWV
    @DLSWV Před 5 lety +1

    👍 thank.

  • @jereynolds51
    @jereynolds51 Před 5 lety

    Do you do this test on all your candle wicks

  • @BrendaBodwin
    @BrendaBodwin Před 5 lety +6

    Wow! Thank you! I love that sound.
    Can you smell the wood burning??

    • @TimberRidgeGifts
      @TimberRidgeGifts  Před 5 lety +3

      Not really. If it was in an unscented candle, you might be able to catch a tiny wiff of it, but not much smell to it otherwise.

  • @hypnotichaylee
    @hypnotichaylee Před 5 lety +1

    Ty for this! What do you do with the candles after the test? Do you liquid and remake

    • @TimberRidgeGifts
      @TimberRidgeGifts  Před 5 lety +2

      I remelt them and add the wax to the "experiment" section of my shop. Basically turns to scrap wax that I can use when I need to experiment and make a mess in my free time lol

  • @angelk2551
    @angelk2551 Před 3 lety

    Amazing, thank you. I am curious what you do with the wax and wooden wicks that failed the tests? Can you reuse the wicks again?

  • @rollinoutsidetv2892
    @rollinoutsidetv2892 Před 4 lety

    2 questions 1. Can I pre cut 1 wick to make into 2 pc? & 2. Can u pre oil the wick in the fragrance oil?

  • @cbpapp
    @cbpapp Před rokem

    Great video! What is the diameter of the tins you used? Thank you for taking the time out of your day to make such a thorough video! Thank you in advance for the response to my question re: diameter of the tins used! I was trying to read the writing on your tins and thought 1/2” was written. Is that correct? Thank you, I look forward to your next video!

  • @mrkngkhan
    @mrkngkhan Před 4 lety

    As a newbie getting into candle making, what wood wick or Cotten wick would you recommend for an 8 oz mason jar that is 3.5” H with a 2.9” diameter? Fills about 7.9oz wax. I prefer wood because of the crackle and pop, thanks!

  • @3PairDesigns
    @3PairDesigns Před 5 lety +2

    Tim, thank you for another great video! 2 years ago I started out with wooden wicks in 4 oz. tins (GB 464) and the first time around, got it wrong - and this is why folks you ALWAYS want to test FIRST! Fortunately I had only made 6 and went back to the drawing board to actually test correctly. I tried 3 different sizes and was never quite satisfied so I gave up on them. I loved the novelty of it. However, after watching your video I now see I didn't go far enough. So thank you, I have renewed hope and as always after watching your videos, more knowledge. I am going to try again as I would like to offer wood-wick candles on my site. Thank you Sir! I appreciate your generosity of time and information! :-)

  • @ErikNonIdle
    @ErikNonIdle Před 3 lety

    This was a really great video. Very informative! Thanks!

  • @jenwebb923
    @jenwebb923 Před 4 lety

    Hi, first time using wooden wicks, I’m working with coco apricot wax with 10oz jars what wooden wick do you recommend? Thank you!

  • @pollyoceangirlpc8146
    @pollyoceangirlpc8146 Před 3 lety

    What size wooden wick would you suggest for a 16 ounce widemouth mason jar?

  • @karrieblum8996
    @karrieblum8996 Před 5 lety +1

    I just subscribed to your channel and been watching your videos for about2 hours now. I do have a question once you trim that wood wick and it's long enough you can use that for another wick correct, just put a wick clip on it?

    • @karrieblum8996
      @karrieblum8996 Před 5 lety

      I can't see what wick size worked best, and it that a 3" wide container, and is that a double or single wood wick?

  • @kimbershark
    @kimbershark Před 5 lety +1

    I make massage candles...I wonder if a wooden wick would be good for them?

  • @ryanwalker670
    @ryanwalker670 Před 4 lety

    What size booster wick would you suggest for a 16oz wide mouth mason jar. Using 100% soy wax at a 12% fragrance load?

  • @butler372
    @butler372 Před 5 lety

    Whats your take on wooden wicks used with coconut/soy blend wax?