Wooden wicks, and tips you should know.
Wooden wicks, and tips you should know.
Wooden wicks are a type of alternative wick to the traditional candle wick that is beginning to replace cotton wicks in countries like the United States or England due to the many advantages they present.
The most particular characteristic of these wicks is the pleasant sound that they produce when the wood crackles as they are consumed, generating small explosions that create a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
The use of a raw material without processing, or chemical additives that makes it more sustainable and healthy, by not emitting carbon or soot, generating clean combustion and respecting the environment, avoiding unnecessary felling or pollution that cotton processing entails.
It is more aesthetic and exclusive than candles with cotton wicks and does not leave traces of carbon on the surface when extinguished.
By burning more slowly, candles with a wooden wick last up to twice as long as those with a cotton wick and the risk of burning is much lower.
Plus, they burn out completely without wasting wax and making it much easier to clean up, so you can give your containers a new lease of life once your candle has burned down.
*Tips that you should know when using wooden wicks.
Now that you have discovered the multiple advantages that these wicks present, it is worth knowing some tips on their use:
Use a candlelight to light it similar to how you would a cotton wick. Just igniting one of the ends of the wick is enough. The flame will then spread to the rest of the wick, creating a long-lasting, stable flame.
Sometimes the flame seems to dwindle and go out due to the ash from the wood, but… don't worry! The flame will reignite as soon as the ash is gone.
When you want to light it again, cut the uppermost piece of ash with scissors or a paper napkin and your candle will once again emit a crackling flame.
Some people use it in a double way to ensure a better flame and strength in the wick.
Others instead soak the wooden pabilo in olive oil. We leave you an instructive that explains how to use this method:
" Soak the wood in olive oil. Place the wood in a shallow dish. Then, pour enough room-temperature olive oil into the dish to cover the wood completely.
Although wood itself is flammable, coating it with oil will allow it to ignite faster and burn more evenly. Olive oil burns nicely, making it an excellent alternative for making candles.
Let the wood soak up the oil for at least 20 minutes. If you wish, you can wait up to an hour for the wood to absorb more oil and burn with a brighter flame. "
*Always keep in mind that these are basic recommendations, that the necessary tests should always be carried out before offering for sale.