THE WOOD-WICK RITUAL

Wood-Wick Care Learning Hub

Thoughtful wood-wick care for a more dependable candle experience. Always follow your candle's specific instructions.

THE ESSENTIALS

Make every burn count.

Wood wicks usually perform best when loose char is removed after cooling and the wick remains short without being broken below the wax. Product-specific instructions always override generalized advice.

LEARN THE RITUAL

Essential guides

Explore wick styles, trimming, and safe care through our guides.

Two lit candles showing wood and cotton wicks in use 01 · COMPARE WICK STYLES Wood Wick vs. Cotton Wick Candles Read the guide Candle and wick-care tools illustrating everyday care 02 · CANDLE CARE Complete Candle Care Guide Read the guide Candle wicks and beeswax materials for candle making 03 · WICK CHOICES Beeswax Wick Selection Guide Read the guide Lit candle in a warmly furnished setting 04 · CARE INSTRUCTIONS Candle Care Instructions Read the guide

SIMPLE, CONSIDERED CARE

Quick wood-wick routine

  1. Let the candle cool completely.
  2. Remove only loose blackened char.
  3. Keep debris out of the wax.
  4. Light across the wick width.
  5. Move the candle away from drafts.
  6. Stop and contact Phoenix Crafted if unsafe behavior repeats.

Next step

Browse Phoenix Crafted candles and follow the instructions on the exact product label.