When you invest in a high-quality candle, you want to savor it. Naturally, you look for features that promise a longer life. You might have heard that wood wicks are a sign of a better candle and wondered, "Do they actually make the candle last longer?"
It is an excellent question. While the wick itself plays a crucial role, it is not the wick alone that determines burn time. The secret to a long-lasting candle is the perfect partnership between the wick and the wax.
At Mbur Candle Co., we have spent countless hours perfecting this partnership. Let's break down the science of how a wood wick contributes to a longer, better burn.
The Real Driver of Longevity: The Wax
Let's be clear. The single biggest factor in a candle's lifespan is the wax itself. As we have covered in our guide to the longest-lasting candles, a dense wax with a high melting point, like 100% pure beeswax, will always burn slower than a soft, low-melt-point wax like soy or paraffin.
The wick's job is to be the perfect engine for that specific fuel. A wick is not inherently "long lasting"; it must be correctly matched to the wax to create a long-lasting system.
How Wood Wicks Promote a Slower, More Efficient Burn
So, why do we choose wood wicks for our long-burning beeswax? Because they are the perfect partner.
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A Lower, Slower Flame: Our all-natural wooden wicks are designed to create a lower, wider flame compared to the tall, thin flame of many cotton wicks. This lower flame is less aggressive. It consumes the wax fuel at a more leisurely pace, which naturally contributes to a longer overall burn time.
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Preventing Wasteful Tunneling: This wide flame is also key to efficiency. It radiates heat evenly across the entire surface of the candle, ensuring the beeswax melts into a full, edge-to-edge pool. This prevents wasteful candle tunneling and means you get to use every last bit of the wax, maximizing the candle's life.
The Wrong Wick Can Ruin a Good Wax
This is why professional craftsmanship matters. If you put a wick that is too large in a slow-burning beeswax candle, it will overpower the wax, melting it too quickly and negating the benefit. If the wick is too small, it will not be able to melt the dense wax to the edge, and it will tunnel.
We have done the testing to find the perfect marriage. Our wooden wicks are precisely sized to work in harmony with the high melting point of our beeswax and the diameter of our vessels. It is a completely balanced system designed for optimal longevity.
The Verdict
So, do wood wicks last longer? On their own, not necessarily. But when a correctly sized wood wick is paired with a slow-burning beeswax, it creates a system that is engineered for a significantly longer and more efficient burn than a standard paraffin or soy candle.
It is another example of our obsession with the details. We do not just choose high-quality ingredients; we ensure they work in perfect harmony to give you the best experience possible.
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