Wick Tabs

Wick Tabs: The Essential Tool for Secure Candle Wicks

When it comes to making high-quality, safe-burning candles, wick tabs are an essential but often overlooked component. These small metal pieces play a big role in stabilizing your tabbed wicks, ensuring they stay in place as the candle burns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced candle maker, understanding how to use candle wick tabs can improve both the function and safety of your candles.

What Are Wick Tabs and Why Are They Important?

A wick tab is a small metal disc with a hole in the center that holds a wick in place at the base of a candle container or mold. These tabs serve several purposes:

• Keeps the Wick Upright – Prevents the wick from floating or shifting as the wax is poured.
• Extends Burn Time – Helps ensure the wick burns down evenly without getting lost in melted wax.
• Increases Safety – Many metal wick tabs come with extended necks that help extinguish the flame before it reaches the bottom of the container, preventing overheating.

Types of Candle Wick Tabs

At The Flaming Candle, we offer a variety of candle wick tabs to fit different candle-making needs:

1. Standard Wick Tabs (20 x 3 mm)

These are perfect for tealights, votives, and small container candles. The shorter 3 mm neck provides stability for tabbed wicks while allowing the candle to burn all the way down.

2. Extended Neck Wick Tabs (20 x 6 mm)

For added safety, these metal wick tabs feature a longer neck (6 mm), which automatically extinguishes the flame before the wax is completely gone. This prevents overheating and cracking in glass containers.

3. Wood Wick Tabs

Designed specifically for wooden wicks, these tabs help secure the wick and provide a stable burn. If you love the cozy crackling of wooden wicks, using the right wick tab ensures they stay centered and burn efficiently.

How to Attach Wick Tabs to Wicks

Using wick tabs is easy, and you can create your own tabbed wicks with a few simple steps:

1. Cut the Wick to Your Desired Length – Make sure to leave extra length for adjustments.
2. Insert the Wick into the Wick Tab – Thread the wick through the hole in the metal wick tab until it reaches the base.
3. Crimp the Tab Closed – Use a wick tab crimping tool or pliers to secure the wick inside the tab.
4. Adhere the Tab to Your Candle Container – Use a wick sticker or a small dab of melted wax to keep the wick tab in place before pouring the wax.

Why High-Quality Wick Tabs Matter

Using high-quality candle wick tabs ensures your candles burn evenly, safely, and efficiently. Cheap or improperly sized wick tabs can cause wick instability, leading to poor burn performance and potential safety hazards.

At The Flaming Candle, we offer metal wick tabs made from tin-coated steel, which resists corrosion from fragrance oils and ensures durability. Whether you’re making small tealights or large container candles, having the right wick tab makes all the difference.

Get the Best Wick Tabs for Your Candle-Making Projects

Whether you're creating candles for personal use or a growing business, The Flaming Candle has the wick tabs you need for professional-quality results. From standard and extended wick tabs to wood wick tabs, we provide the best options for every type of candle.

Explore our selection of candle wick tabs today and take your candle-making projects to the next level!