Why do WoodWick candles crackle?

When the wood is burned, the water becomes heated to a point that causes it to boil and release steam. If the steam becomes trapped, the pressure is exerted on the surrounding wood causing it to weaken and give. The steam that is released creates small bursts of flames giving rise to the signature crackling sound.

Why do wood wicks flicker?

If you are experiencing a wood wick's flame that dwindles, flickers or burns out – you may be experiencing the wood wick reaching a knot or discrepancy in the timber. These flaws aren't always visible and can cause the wax to be less effectively drawn through the grain of the wooden wick.

Are WoodWick candles better for you?

The candles do not produce carbon buildup for easier maintenance and more prolonged usage. Not only does it have less soot, but it also provides a cleaner and healthier burn. So, if you want a cleaner and more sustainable option, then these candles are just the right fit for your needs.

How do you get WoodWick candles to burn evenly?

To ensure an even burn, light the wick across the candle as opposed to at only one end. Let the candle burn until the wax melts out to the edges of the container. You may have to let it burn anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Even if the flame appears to burn low at times, it will continue to burn.

Why is my wood wick candle tunneling?

If you don't allow your candle enough time to form a full melt pool on the first burn, a little depression or “tunnel” may start to form around the wick. This will make it more difficult for the wax around the edges of the jar to melt, causing the tunneling effect to continue with each burn.

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Should I soak wood wicks?

WOODEN WICKS MUST BE SOAKED IN OIL OR A BURNING AGENT BEFORE USE. FALSE: This is the most common wooden wick myth. Wooden wicks are meant to be used just as they are, no oil soaking, no dipping in wax.

How long should you burn a WoodWick Candle?

Your first burn should last 60 plus minutes so the wax can melt evenly. An uneven wax pool can drown the wick & cause problems lighting it. To preserve longevity of the scent in the candle, do not burn longer than 4 hours at a time.

Is WoodWick toxic?

WoodWick Candles offer a unique sound to their vast selection. With WoodWick Candles you can hear the difference! These candles have a wooden wick that crackles and burns when lit. These soy-based candles use safe, non-toxic premium soy blend wax made in the United States.

What is the most popular scent of WoodWick candles?

Do people prefer wooden or cotton wicks?

It's the truth; studies show that 94% of people love the sleek concept and timeless look of wood. With 34% of those customers still preferring cotton wicks, they still seemed to be open to testing out the smooth crackling sound from our crackling wooden wicks.

What kind of wood are wood wicks made of?

Tip. Both hard and soft woods can be used to make wood wicks, but balsa wood sticks are the easiest and most affordable option available. They're long, lightweight wooden craft sticks that can be found at most hobby stores. They come in several different sizes, which can all be made into wood wicks using this method.

Do all candles with wood wicks crackle?

The level of crackle in our crackling Wooden Wicks will be affected by a number of different factors; The type of wax used will influence the degree of crackle. We only use 100% Soy Wax in our candles and it is perfectly suited to wooden wicks. The amount and type of fragrance oil in each candle.

Can you put 2 wood wicks together?

It's super simple, just place the two wicks together (face to face) and put them into one wick clip. Yep, it's that simple.

Are wooden wicks better?

simply add a bit of life to your candle by simply choosing a wood wick. wider fragrance throw: In a burn test between a wooden wick vs cotton wick candle, results showed that the wooden wicks diffuse heat more rapidly into the wax, and can push up to 35% more fragrance throw into a room, compared to cotton wicks.

What is the healthiest candle to burn?

Beeswax candles are the healthiest choice in candles. Made from the caps of bee honeycombs, beeswax candles burn clean, are very long-burning, and give off a pleasant natural fragrance as they burn. Beeswax candles are dripless when burned properly, and release negative ions which help clean the air in a room.

Does WoodWick use paraffin wax?

WoodWick Candles are a blend of soy and paraffin wax that allows for a cleaner and smoke free burn. The signature feature of WoodWick Candles is the wooden wick that Crackles as it Burns™.

Are WoodWick Candles bad for dogs?

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Synthetic scents could have a negative effect on individuals or pets with respiratory issues (think asthma, etc.). While most of the essential oils we use are perfectly safe for use in your home or in bath bombs, some essential oils may trigger sensitivities in both humans and pets.

How do you put out a WoodWick Candle?

Simply move the candle out of the draught or, extinguish the flame, let the candle cool down and trim the wick back to about 1/8 th of an inch removing the excess wick fully from the candle jar.

Do WoodWick candles expire?

Optimally, WoodWick candles can last for the following number of hours: WoodWick mini candle jar - Approximately 20 hours. WoodWick Hearthwick - Approximately 50 hours. WoodWick medium candle jar - Approximately 60 hours.

Why is my wick drowning?

If your candle wick is drowning, that means the size of the wick might be too small for the candle container or the quality of the wick is low. This causes the wick to burn too quickly and “drown” in its own wax pool.

What wax works best with wooden wicks?

Soy wax is actually the best type of candle wax to use with wood wicks! It is often recommended to use soy wax with wood wicks by candle suppliers too. And to create the best amount crackle you'll want to choose a fragrance load between 6 and 8 percent.

How do you stop a candle from tunneling?

The best way to fix candle tunneling is to prevent it from happening in the first place. And it's very simple, too. To prevent tunneling, all you need to do is burn your candle long enough each time so that the entire top surface of wax is melted. This is especially important the first time you burn your candle!

Are WoodWick and Yankee the same company?

Woodwick candles are now a premium brand sold by Yankee Candle. The candles have a wooden wick that crackles when burned, and use a blend of paraffin and soy wax to reduce spatter and residue.