Candle Wick
A Candle Wick is used in candles, wax lanterns, and other wax-based light sources. It is the part that can be light up with fire and will burn until it is either burnt all the way through or the fuel is used up.
Properties
Physical & Chemical Properties
All candle wicks have in common that they are flammable but the remaining properties depend on the used base material.
Wood
Wooden candle wicks are very thin but sturdy pieces of wood. The candle wick flickers and crackles if lighted giving it a campfire-like feeling and appearance. There are some negative traits to wooden candle wicks that cause them to snap easily and to have a short continuous burning time under certain circumstances.Plant Fiber
Candle wicks made from dried plant fiber twisted into a cord are bendable to some extend but tend to break easily if they are bent too much or too often. They are fast-burning candle wicks with a short lifetime if stored in a humid environment.Textiles
Candle wicks made from twisted, braided, or interwoven thin pieces of twine or cloth straps are highly bendable without being prone to breakage in comparison to the other base materials. They tend to absorb the molten wax causing them to extend their burning time.History & Usage
Manufacturing & Products
- Wax-based light sources like:
Type
Organic
Color
Depends on the type of candle wick. Wooden candle wicks have a light brown color while those made from plant fiber have a color range from green to brown to whiteish beige.
Common State
Solid in all cases but with different textures and bendability depending on the used base material.
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