{"product_id":"meches-en-bois-et-socles-pour-bougies","title":"Wooden wicks and candle bases","description":"\u003cp\u003eThat's right, \u003cstrong\u003ewooden wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/chroniques\/faites-vos-propres-chandelles-maison\/\" title=\"Make your own homemade candles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecandle making\u003c\/a\u003e! Once lit, they emit such a \u003cstrong\u003egentle crackle\u003c\/strong\u003e that they transform your candles into a \u003cstrong\u003etiny mini fireplace\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e and made from \u003cstrong\u003eFSC-certified wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, they come with their \u003cstrong\u003esteel base\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 2 widths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (long): \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 in width x 5 in length\u003c\/strong\u003e - for containers with a 3 in opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (short): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 in width x 2 in length\u003c\/strong\u003e - for containers with a 3 in opening (perfect for our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/les-mauvaises-herbes\/products\/2184211791930\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e125 ml glass containers\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge: \u003cstrong\u003e0.625 in width x 5 in length\u003c\/strong\u003e - for containers with a 3.5 in opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set includes \u003cstrong\u003e5 wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e of the same size + \u003cstrong\u003e5 bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have beautiful soy wax for your candles \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/les-mauvaisesherbes.com\/products\/cire-de-soya\"\u003eright here\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecipes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how to make your own candles by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/chroniques\/faites-vos-propres-chandelles-maison\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclicking here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWondering how to scent your candles? Read Marie's article, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Four essential oil blends for your homemade candles\" href=\"https:\/\/lestrappeus.es\/quatre-melanges-dhuiles-essentielles-pour-tes-bougies-maison\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFour essential oil blends for your homemade candles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWooden Wicks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhy choose wooden wicks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the delightful smell of wood and the captivating sound of crackling. That alone is worth a lot! Hehe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, compared to cotton wicks (cotton requires a lot of water and pesticides), our wooden wicks come from eco-responsible forestry practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, candles made with wooden wicks last longer: the wooden wick burns more gently than the cotton wick because the wooden wick burns at a lower temperature than cotton. It is therefore also safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Flame | Q\u0026A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes your wick extinguish itself? Is the flame very small?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's most likely the wick size that's the problem. A wooden wick must be trimmed very short, to \u003cspan\u003e5mm from the wax surface\u003c\/span\u003e, as it is the wax that rises by capillarity into the wick that keeps the flame lit, not the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSimilarly, it is important to \u003cspan\u003emaintain the wick\u003c\/span\u003e by removing carbonized portions by pinching them with your fingers (once the wick has cooled!) after each use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst burn - where it all happens (\u003cem\u003edramatic music\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring the first burn (and all subsequent ones, but even more so during the first), it is crucial to \u003cspan\u003elet the wick burn until the melted wax reaches the edge of the container\u003c\/span\u003e. If this step is omitted, an accumulation of unmelted wax forms, and a depression is created in the center of the candle. This is not ideal for the flame in the long run because the oxygen level it needs to burn will not be optimal, and the wax accumulation risks drowning the wick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions: 5 in (length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eComposition: FSC certified wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOrigin: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrackling level: between 3 and 5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les Mauvaises Herbes","offers":[{"title":"5 wicks 0.5\"L x 5\" length + 5 bases","offer_id":32553089433660,"sku":"LMH180","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 wicks 0.5\"W x 2\"L + 5 bases","offer_id":51383157129525,"sku":"LMH1085","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 wicks 0.625\"L x 5\" length + 5 bases","offer_id":32553089466428,"sku":"LMH181","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/2214\/8410\/files\/MagalieMassey-86.jpg?v=1698552679","url":"https:\/\/www.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/en\/products\/meches-en-bois-et-socles-pour-bougies","provider":"Les Mauvaises Herbes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}