Every once in awhile candle makers run into new and exciting products. New to the candle making scene are wooden wicks.

Some new and exciting attributes to using wooden wicks are:

Simple to use.
Fragrances are not necessary.
They give a scent similar to an outdoor fire or burning wood in a fireplace, making scents totally optional.

Wooden wick candles are best made with natural waxes since they are a softer wax.
A large container candle made with soy wax is ideal for this purpose, so use your best container soy blend. All you must do is pour the wax and wait until it is almost set before pushing wooden wick through the center of the container candle. The use of tabs or dowels are not necessary.

If you choose to use wooden wicks in a candle making project be sure to purchase treated wooden wicks. Untreated wooden wicks will not remain lit. Treated wooden wicks will light and relight immediately. The flames are somewhat larger on a wooden wick candle so always keep items clear and consistently watch your wood wick candle.

Prepare your work space

Choose a solid high quality container for your wooden wick candle. Remember wooden wicks burn hotter and have a higher flame.

Select a high quality soft container wax or soy wax blend. Melt in a double boiler to manufacturers specifications.

Add color dye and scent of your choice if desired.

Trim wooden wick to top of jar. Approximately 1/8 of an inch needs to be exposed for lighting candle.

Pour your wax into jar, allow to cool until there is a firm enough layer of skin on top of candle to support wick. This can vary depending on amount of wax, typically 1 to 2 hours.

Insert trimmed end of wick until it sets on the bottom of container. The wick can be removed to trim additionally if it is too long and then re-insert the wick into the wax once more.

Let candle completely solidify overnight before lighting and enjoy.

Once again, always remember that your wooden wick candle burns with a taller flame and burns hotter than your typical candle. Always practice safety, keep your candle away from anything flammable and never leave it unattended.