Wooden Wick Candle Care Guide

Wooden wicks are easy to care for once you know the basics: keep the wick short, clear away the charred tip and give the candle time to burn evenly.

Trim the wick before each burn

Let the candle cool completely. Use a wick trimmer or small scissors to remove the blackened, brittle tip, leaving about 3–5 mm of wick above the wax. You can gently pinch off loose charred wood with your fingers when it’s cold. Remove all trimmings from the candle. If the wick is already shorter than 3 mm, don’t trim it further.

Light the whole width of the wick

Hold the lighter flame along the base of the wooden wick for a few seconds, until the flame catches across its width. A quick touch to one corner may not light it properly.

Give the wax time to melt

For CocoBee’s wooden wick candles, aim for 2–3 hours per burn. This gives the wax time to melt outwards and helps avoid a deep tunnel around the wick. Extinguish the candle after 3 hours and let it cool completely before relighting.

During and after each burn

Keep your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, curtains, children and pets. Stay nearby while it’s lit. If the flame becomes tall or smoky, extinguish it, let it cool and trim the wick back to 3–5 mm before relighting. Wait until the wax has solidified and the container is cool before moving it.

Why does the crackling vary?

The crackle is part of the wooden wick experience, but every candle sounds a little different. Some burns are quieter than others. If the flame is steady and the wax is melting, a quieter crackle is nothing to worry about.

What wax is in CocoBee’s wooden wick candles?

Our scented candles use 70% beeswax and 30% coconut wax. Explore our Woodfire scented candles, or read our candle wax comparison to get to know the different waxes.

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