The wick has always been the most important part of the candle,
even when centuries ago the candle wick was just a piece of reed
stuck into a bowl of tallow. Today wicks are made from cotton
fibers woven together, which come in various sizes and types. As
the wick is lit, the melted wax is drawn up through the fibers
to create a lasting flame. When making a taper candle, the wick
is the core support of the candle, as it's dipped over and over
again into Often times, when your candle doesn't burn correctly
it's because the wick is not the right size, so choosing the
right wick is important. There are three basic wicks we're going
to take a look at, Flat braid, Square Braid and Cored. Flat
Braids, are used mostly for small diameter pillar candles,
beeswax rolled sheets and tapers. They are made by weaving
together three strands of cotton together and are measured in
plies per strand. The larger the ply, the larger the melt pool
and the faster the burn. Square Braids, can be used for beeswax
candles, large diame