July 24, 2026 Combustion testing before scale means burning finished candles through full cycles and evaluating every variable that interacts in the flame: wick, wax, fragrance load, vessel,... Combustion Testing Before Scaling a Candle SKU: Part 2
July 13, 2026 Combustion optimization is the process of burning a finished candle to confirm it lights, burns, and extinguishes safely and consistently from first light to end... Combustion Testing Before Scaling a Candle SKU: Part 1
May 14, 2026 Waxed wick on reels are pre-waxed candle wicks supplied on production-ready reels of up to 3,000 yards. They help candle manufacturers reduce reel changes, support... Waxed Wick on Reels: Reduce Production Interruptions in Candle Manufacturing
July 18, 2024 Candle-making often reaches a point where manual workflows could be more efficient for large production runs. Wicks Unlimited now carries the Infinity Bond EasyMelt glue... Scale Candle Production with the Infinity Bond EasyMelt Glue Machine
April 21, 2023 Hot melt candle glue is an adhesive that anchors wick clip assemblies to the bottom of empty container candles. It is typically a blend of... RT2315 Hot Melt Candle Glue
January 19, 2023 Candle manufacturers depend on Wicks Unlimited’s candle wick optimization services to prevent combustion issues from occurring in the first place or to solve existing combustion... An Introduction to Wick Optimization
December 2, 2022 In part one of this blog series, Candle Fragrance, and their Role in Combustion, Wicks Unlimited explored natural and synthetic fragrances and the different notes... Solving Common Combustion Issues Caused By High Levels of Candle Fragrance
November 3, 2022 Developing candles with a consistent cold and hot scent throw is an exact science. Each part of the candle system, including the wick, wax, sustainer... Candle Fragrances and Their Role in Combustion: An Introduction
September 29, 2022 During the candle development process, there is much to consider: the candle’s overall appearance, wax type, wick type, wax dye, and scent. The list is... An Introduction to Candle Troubleshooting In Celebration of World Candle Month
September 15, 2022 As candles have evolved over the centuries, one thing has remained constant, their ever-growing popularity. The evolution of wax, wick, sustainer, and fragrance technology has... Discovering Different Candle Types in Celebration of World Candle Month
July 26, 2022 Candle manufacturers partner with Wicks Unlimited for waxed wick on reels to increase their manufacturing capacity when using, or transitioning to, high-speed “in-line” cut, tab,... Waxed Wick On Reels: An Introduction
May 4, 2022 Developing and creating a candle system that meets the specifications of the industry and the burn characteristics demanded by today’s consumer is challenging. Manufacturers have... Create a Better Candle Experience with Non-Puncture Candle Sustainers
January 31, 2022 Wicks Unlimited developed two innovative crimping options to meet the performance demands of both candle manufacturers and end-users: non-puncture and puncture crimping. Non-puncture crimping enables... What Are the Differences Between Non-Puncture and Puncture Crimping?
September 15, 2021 The candle-making process includes many different considerations such as the general use of the candle, wax type, scent profile, wick type, color, container type, the... What’s the Difference Between Regular and Safety Length Wick Sustainers?
February 28, 2021 A wick designation is the series name given to a wick, such as HTP, LX or RRD. Each series has its own construction, cored or... Candle Wick Designations: What Do They Mean?
January 27, 2021 Candle manufacturers sometimes focus on appearance, scent, and aesthetics during the formulation process rather than performance and functionality to meet customers’ initial demands at the... Candle Burn Troubleshooting for Manufacturers
November 9, 2020 Round (cored) wick has a core of paper, zinc or natural fiber that keeps it upright, which suits votives, pillars and containers. Flat braided wick... What is the Difference Between Cored and Flat Braided Wick?
November 9, 2020 Selecting the correct candle wick family and then size, is the final and most essential part of the candle development process. Using the proper wick... An Introduction to Candle Wick Sizing
December 8, 2019 Paper fiber flat braided cotton wicks are generally considered to be self-trimming wicks with a predictable posture and good rigidity. This type of wicks are good... Characterization of Paper Fiber Flat Braided Cotton Wicks
December 8, 2019 In our travels and discussions with people in the candle industry, we have been surprised to learn that there are still manufacturers who believe that... An Accountant’s Look at Waxing Wick
December 8, 2019 Candle combustion starts when liquid wax diffuses into the wick and rises by capillary action. The flame’s heat vaporizes that fuel, and combustion happens along... Combustion 101
December 8, 2019 The proper wick for any given candle provides a correctly sized burn pool, does not extinguish before end of life, and has a safe, pleasant flame... Common Burn Issues
