Azlok's Pre-Waxed Candle Wicks Combo Pack gives you three ready-to-use wick lengths — 3 inch, 5 inch and 7 inch — coated in natural soy wax so you can pour tea-lights, votives, pillars and jar candles without buying separate spools. The short answer for most beginners: use the 3 inch wicks for tea-lights and small votives, the 5 inch for medium jars, and the 7 inch for tall pillars or deep containers.
What these wicks are good for
Because the wicks come pre-coated and pre-cut, they save you the fiddly step of priming and measuring raw cotton. Each length suits a particular candle type:
- 3 inch: tea-lights, mini votives and shallow tins.
- 5 inch: standard votives, medium glass jars and small pillars.
- 7 inch: tall pillar candles, deep jars and layered decorative candles.
They work well for hobby projects and festive candles — Diwali diyas, Christmas centrepieces, birthday jars and everyday home decor. The soy-wax coating helps the flame catch quickly and burn steadily with less smoke and no foul smell.
How to use them
Setting a wick correctly is the difference between an even burn and a tunnelling mess. Here is a simple routine:
- Choose a wick length slightly taller than your container so you have room to anchor and trim.
- Fix the metal tab (or the base of the wick) to the centre of your container using a dab of melted wax or a glue dot.
- Keep the wick upright and centred with a wick holder, a pencil, or two chopsticks laid across the rim.
- Pour your melted wax at the right temperature for your wax type and let it set fully.
- Before lighting, trim the wick to about 5–6 mm. This is the single best habit for a clean flame.
With a 1.2 mm thickness, these wicks suit soy and other soft container waxes. Very wide containers may need more than one wick placed evenly apart so the melt pool reaches the edges.
Getting the size right
Wick choice depends mainly on the diameter of your candle, not just the height. A wick that is too thin for a wide candle leaves an unmelted ring; one that is too large can smoke or flicker. As a starting point, use a single wick for containers up to roughly 7–8 cm across, and consider a double wick for anything wider. Always test-burn one candle before making a full batch — real-world results vary with wax, fragrance load and container shape.
Safety and burning tips
- Always trim the wick to 5–6 mm before each burn to reduce soot and mushrooming.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from children, pets, curtains and anything flammable.
- Burn on a heat-safe, level surface and let the melt pool reach the edges on the first burn to avoid tunnelling.
- Stop burning when about 1 cm of wax remains at the base.
- These are candle-making supplies, not food or medicine — keep them out of reach of children and do not ingest.
Buying and storage
The combo pack is available in several quantities — 50, 100, 150, 500, 1000 and 5000 wicks of each length — so hobbyists and small candle businesses can buy to suit their output. At ₹389 for the smaller packs, it is an easy way to try all three sizes at once. Made in India, the wicks have a shelf life of around two years.
Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, ideally in their sealed packaging or an airtight container so the soy coating stays firm and the cotton stays dry. You can find this combo pack alongside other candle-making and soy-wax supplies on Azlok.
FAQ
Do I need to prime these wicks before use?
No. They are already coated with natural soy wax, so they are ready to anchor and pour. You only need to trim the top to about 5–6 mm before lighting.
Which wick size should I use for a small jar candle?
For most standard votives and medium jars, the 5 inch wick works well. Use the 3 inch for tea-lights and the 7 inch for tall pillars or deep containers, trimming any excess after the wax sets.
Are these wicks suitable for soy wax candles?
Yes. The 1.2 mm wicks are coated in soy wax and pair well with soy and other soft container waxes. Always run a test burn, as the ideal wick can vary with container width and fragrance load.
How many wicks come in the pack?
The combo is sold in quantities of 50, 100, 150, 500, 1000 or 5000 wicks of each length — 3 inch, 5 inch and 7 inch — so you can pick a size to match your project scale.
How should I store leftover wicks?
Keep them in a cool, dry, sealed container away from sunlight and heat. Stored well, they stay usable for about two years.