{"product_id":"meche-plate-p4-pour-bougie-d-un-o-de-6-a-8-cm","title":"Flat cotton wicks for candles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eflat wick\u003c\/strong\u003e made from 100% pure natural cotton is perfectly suited to making \u003cstrong\u003ebeeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003evegetable wax\u003c\/strong\u003e candles. It is also compatible with \u003cstrong\u003eparaffin wax\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lead-free and with no metal core, it complies with REACH (EG 1907\/2006) and the RAL-GZ-041 quality mark. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its adjustable length, it can be used for \u003cstrong\u003econtainer candles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emoulded candles\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esparklers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe benefits of coil wicks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoil wicks offer an ideal solution for craftspeople and designers who want \u003cstrong\u003eversatility, economy and control\u003c\/strong\u003e in their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEconomical:\u003c\/strong\u003e they are cheaper, ideal for reducing your production budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e you can cut the wick to the length you need, to suit your creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e wicks can be pre-coated for better control of combustion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose the right candle wick size?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of \u003cstrong\u003ewick size\u003c\/strong\u003e depends on the diameter of the \u003cstrong\u003ecandle or container\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003efragrance load\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as the possible presence of \u003cstrong\u003edyes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more fragrance, dye or dense vegetable wax a candle contains, the more it may be necessary to increase the wick size. In that case, choose \u003cstrong\u003eone to two sizes larger than those indicated\u003c\/strong\u003e in our table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that our \u003cstrong\u003ecorrespondence table\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on \u003cstrong\u003ecreations without any added fragrance or dye.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9589%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDiameter of your candle or container\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eSuitable wick reference\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e10 to 20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eP1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e20 to 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eP2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e40 to 50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eP2a\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e50 to 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eP3\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e60 to 80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eP4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e80 to 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eP5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wick that is too small\u003c\/strong\u003e = tunnelling or the flame going out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wick that is too large\u003c\/strong\u003e = excessive flame, smoke or overheating of the candle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurn tests remain essential to determine the most suitable wick for your formulation and your mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure of your choice, we recommend consulting our dedicated guides on choosing a candle wick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003epoured candles\u003c\/strong\u003e, dip the wick into the \u003cstrong\u003emelted wax\u003c\/strong\u003e, leave it to dry, then repeat the operation 1 or 2 times. Once the wick is \u003cstrong\u003erigid\u003c\/strong\u003e, insert it into a \u003cstrong\u003eround wick holder\u003c\/strong\u003e with a hole and tighten it with flat-nose pliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003emoulded candles\u003c\/strong\u003e, insert the wick into the hole in the polycarbonate mould, then pull it outwards before fitting a \u003cstrong\u003esealing plug\u003c\/strong\u003e. For silicone moulds, carefully pierce the base with a needle and push the wick through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich wick holder should I choose according to the diameter of my wick?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing in-house tests, we have established the \u003cstrong\u003emost suitable combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e of wick holders and wick references. 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