How to Make Great Candle Wicks (Tutorial)

[@EnvironMolds]

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[@gametrue2229]

Environ Molds how much was that beeswax and where did you get it

[@mykasiurka]

Just wonderful, been searching for "how to make a candle with wax" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Cenadoelyn Candle Contemplation - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate got great results with it.

[@chelocvanleeuwaarde2319]

Hi! What if I can't find Borax locally? Is there a substitute?

[@teachingpress1374]

@@chelocvanleeuwaarde2319 There is no substitute. Can you purchase from Amazon?

[@marceloalfonso7130]

This is just superb, I been tryin to find out about "how to manufacture candles" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Cenadoelyn Candle Contemplation - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my friend got excellent success with it.

[@bendejo8]

why did that sneeze scare me

[@EtoMashi]

TheDickeringTitillator uh I sneezed as soon that the part popped up for some reason

[@teachingpress1374]

With the corona virus so widespread, our sneeze now seems poor judgement - we apologize

[@Freewayparade]

had to rewind it to make sure he really said that candle wicks are "cheaper than sunshine"... he did

[@kcirred1029]

Freewayparade sunshine is almost free

[@Duhzmin]

@@kcirred1029 is this what I tell the hardware store when I go to get sone butchers twine?

[@teachingpress1374]

There is a caveat - we meant "cheaper than sunshine at night" :-)

[@Nina-ku9il]

The sneezers at 0:42 got me

[@northcentralindianawx]

What does the soaking step in water borax and salt do? Newbie here lol

[@minkiedinks]

not a fan of the extensive intro and the incredibly loud sound effects but alright

[@janel7533]

Hard to please everyone..make ur own video.I hope that person who made the video dont listen to her, i nevre give thumbs up or down, but im going to give him a thumbs up. And i subbed..

[@joinfranknow]

seemed good to me.

[@osamabinladen405]

Ibibio Tribe LMFAO

[@keeplearning4441]

Just wonderful, I've been looking for "how to make beeswax candles in jars" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Peyaniel Psychological Predominance - (search on google ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind product for discovering the trick to be a candle maker for profit minus the headache. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my mate got great results with it.

[@novaknovakovic1585]

Lovely Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Honulian Wiffy Remover (do a search on google)? It is a good one off product for making money as a candle maker minus the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my work colleague got astronomical success with it.

[@CortezEspartaco2]

This is the method I use, but I cut the cotton cord after the borax and drying steps to keep it more manageable. After that I cut lengths twice as long as I need, then hold each length in the middle and dip in wax a couple times. I cut them in half once they're dry and they're ready to tab.

[@laurenmorley1964]

what does the borax do??

[@CortezEspartaco2]

@@laurenmorley1964 It stiffens the wick which prevents it from falling into the wax and going out. It also helps it burn more consistently when relit. It's not totally necessary but, especially with bigger candles, it's worth the added effort.

[@jude7321]

Hi James, why couldn't you just dip your whole ball of twine in a bowl of borax, salt and water mixture and do it all at one time? Oh, I just read the comment above mine, it makes it too stiff I guess.

[@Gator-357]

You don't need to soak in borax/salt solution. I have been making "survival"/camping and emergency candles for over 40 years. You can use just plain cotton string or twine but it is better if you wrap them with thin copper wire. The single strands from CAT5 wirimg works very well. Simply twist the twine and copper together either by hand or by putting one end into an electirc drill and holding the other end with pliers or just pinching it and running the drill. The wire will keep the wick from falling over and is easily trimmed if it doesn't burn away which it usually does. If you are using a wide vessel either add 1 thin wick per 2" diameter of wax or double or trebble the wick by twisting two or more together. For a 5" wide glass , I use four wicks about 1/16" thick evenly spaced.

[@EnvironMolds]

Why not make your own video showing how you make survival candles?

[@RainAngel111]

I feel like there's no way that copper wire isn't going to make a bad smell when it burns. Borax and salt are cheap. Beeswax less so, but you can always substitute the beeswax for whatever wax you're using in your candles. I don't get why they need to dry for 48 hours after the borax/salt solution.

[@bluedreams7558]

@@RainAngel111 copper isn't going to burn at candle temperatures, shouldn't smell at all.

[@timberwolfmountaineer873]

If you are interested in making a "powerful" survival windproof candle i humbly suggest these steps: 1. Take an old white cotton shirt. 2. Cut 1 cm wide stripes from it. 3. Twist these stripes into wicks, leave some extra length. 4. Tie up the bottom into a knot so it stays anchored to the bottom of your "vessel". Ceramic or glass works the best. 5. Fix the upper side in place at the center of the empty vessel with a thin wire. 6. Gradually melt and pour wax/paraffin into vessel. This way the wick will absorb all the wax it needs without extra work. 7. Let it cool and enjoy your creation :)

[@ladysteel6019]

Make sure don’t make them too thick for the container 🫙

[@flauwegeit]

Hello, Thank you ! Why the Borax and the salt ? I just couldn't figure it out Can it be done without those ?

[@Just_Sara]

I was wondering the same. Maybe the crystals they form help the wick stand up?

[@daisyhenry-antonio5246]

Salt helps eliminate smoke... ( salt was added to oil lamps in ancient times) but I've never seen it done with borax.

[@flauwegeit]

@@daisyhenry-antonio5246 Thank you >< I love how we get replies after several years sometimes

[@ericanthony9536]

OK, so I followed the directions and these ARE great wicks. I used them to re-constitute my growing collection of lame commercial tea candles (which burn for about 10 minutes then fizzle; and upon trying to re-light them the wick carbonizes): my test tea candle with the new wick is still burning almost an hour later! The borax does "bloom" and there is a puff of smoke; but then the candle settles down to business with a steady flame. A couple pointers --- do use a pyrex measuring pitcher (melting the wax in it, in about an inch of water on minimum heat) so that your can pour precisely into the tiny aluminum candle forms (I did this in an aluminum pie plate to minimize overflow mess). After cutting the wicks and threading them through their saved metal bases (which you can prepare the wick opening for by using a nail or large needle), and crimping them with needle-nose pliers, I found it efficient to first pour just enough molten wax to secure that (now threaded and ready) wick base, centered, let that dry, then come back to fill the candle form up.

[@EnvironMolds]

Good job, Eric! Thanks for the added tips.

[@matrixate]

That prep time is something we all look forward to. Thanks! After watching this, I ordered some from Amazon and they arrive tomorrow!

[@fatoomalnasser7]

LOL 😂

[@krownedknowledge]

😂😂😂

[@clare6320]

Hahahahhhahahaha

[@MagicWandsTarot]

Yup me too 😂😂😂

[@Ruby-iy5vb]

Im dead

[@maggiekerr952]

Very informative! I think I will go ahead and braid my cotton twine before waxing so I can get a thicker every stronger wick!

[@pattybonsera]

Very helpful, thank you! I've been looking for a good, simple tutorial on how to do this and make my own candles.

[@evehogarth]

Why not cut through the middle of the loops instead of cutting off the ends... 🤔

[@EnvironMolds]

You could certainly do that. But as an old timer I'm stuck with my long term habits

[@evehogarth]

Fair enough hahahaa

[@staceyme1480]

Yes!

[@teesha123]

@Morty Snerd I like to use my goats teeth

[@goatlps]

And just wrap the string around your hand several times rather than bothering with a ruler.

[@loverainodie]

Note to self for later use: Cut 100% cotton twine. Mix 1&1/2 cups heated water, 4 tbls Borax & salt 2tbls Leave twine overnight in solution. Rince off crystals and let dry for 48 hours. Then coat in melted bees wax x2 Lay them out straight to dry again.

[@antarctica1555]

Thanks I am going to use your notes

[@noratruscello7071]

Good notes!

[@LLCKeepinItReal]

So we have to only use bee wax for homemade wicks? But I don't want too, mommy, help! Lol jk not really just curious I keep only seeing bee wax ugh

[@LLCKeepinItReal]

What do you use to put solution in..a jar then tie it at top with sticks across jar? Hmm I gotta watch more videos.

[@craftynikki9617]

can you use normal candle wax instead of bees wax?

[@terrybui9105]

Yes

[@missjones254]

Candelilla is the vegan option

[@horseshine6137]

I am wondering why the Borax and salt?

[@AM-fj3tf]

Me too

[@guardmommad5084]

What's the purpose of soaking in the borax solution? And will the beeswax work on my husband as well?😉

[@jaheimlarose4505]

48hrs😳😱 I need this thing this afternoon😭

[@TRAVFLIX]

72 hrs got to soak them for 24 hrs first then wait 48 hrs to dry 🤣

[@dianatrac81]

Great video! What is the purpose for soaking in salt and borax solution?

[@EminoMeneko]

I don't do this way and it is working fine. Just put your wicks in melting wax until there is not bubble coming out. Let them dry. Done. It takes almost a minute for the full process. No carbon, no nothing just a wick burning how it should. Time saved = 24 (5:38)+48(6:12) = 72 Hours. I also don't like how you waste wick while cutting. Please take the effort to cut in every single loop instead. You're overcomplicating the process with useless products and a time consuming process. That said the music is cool.

[@AlottaBoulchit]

ooo ooo I'm new to candle wick making and i thought this process seemed convoluted and wasteful (I'm still miffed over that spilled salt lol). Your process sounds much better. What kind of wax do you use? The same as the candles you're making? So if I was making candles with shortening should i soak my wick in wax or the shortening? Much love! 💖

[@djdickey]

@@AlottaBoulchit i know I'm late on commenting here but I hope you went with the borax/salt method. If you don't like waste you'll love these wicks. Without the borax/salt your wick will burn faster. Sure it will work without it but you'll be making candles far less frequently. It's this reason I never buy candles from hippies, farmers markets, or merchant fairs because I know they are likely skipping this time consuming wick. High quality is what the video says and it is high quality.

[@DollfaceKim]

You rock!! Thanks so much, I read your comment and stopped the video 😂!

[@kzar6361]

Look at how...slow she moves!!! Can anyone be more "graceful?"

[@caroljolly4764]

I have made candle wicks this way and without. I agree 💯 with Eagle King. Wicks last much longer, and burn better! They really don't take that long to dry either people.

[@andywalker2077]

Borax is not available in UK. Can Borax substitute be used instead?

[@loretarafisura534]

what are the borax and salt for? thank you .

[@yearight7956]

Slow/smooth the burning and cool it in a way the wax around it doesn’t cause a deep pool.

[@yearight7956]

That’s the truth for salt, not sure if borax is exact same I’m guessing it is similar. Using a paper clip, or similar tool, to extinguish the lit wicks in wax and immediately capping the candle is enough for me. You can also buy bulk wicks for real cheap online easy too. People advise adding salt immediately after putting out a candle (while wax is still hot) so the wax lasts longer. Some go as far as putting candles in freezers between use which, I think is overkill/could do more harm than good, but to each their own. Salt also will make homemade wicks hold form.

[@Silverstiletto]

Was wanting the braiding method but this helped a bit.

[@polymathecian]

I searched John Wick killing bad guys and somehow ended up here.

[@EnvironMolds]

We can certainly understand the Google confusion. Both types of wicks are HOT commodities - ours not so dangerous though. You are much safer here!

[@matthewtucker8994]

Killer

[@beverleyjacob4709]

I did try dipping the wicks into the borox and salt solution. Left it for 24 hrs as per the video. But the crystal that were formed on the wick were hard to remove even after rinsing in fresh water. Please advise.

[@momonohana7978]

dude that sneeze freaked me out, i thought someone was on call with me

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

Can I use No 10 bedspread crochet cotton?

[@samii65]

Thanks, always happy to learn new things. I was wondering why didn't you tab the end? Can you use other wax than bees wax?

[@redpumpkin28]

Did you ever find out? I came to the comments to see if another type of wax can be used as well, as I have a box of paraffin wax.

[@samii65]

No, never

[@redpumpkin28]

@@samii65 Thanks for replying (:

[@ladysteel6019]

Yes you can just put the wicks with the melted wax you gonna use, place them in the container pour the wax into the wick until fill out the container

[@donna7869]

What does the salt and borax solution do to the wicks please?

[@susanjeffay3851]

How does Borax and salt help the wicks? Obviously long burning, but why does it work like that?

[@renjith142]

Hi... Great video. Though, I have few doubts to get clarified. Do I need to clean the cotton wick thoroughly with water, to remove the Borax and salt content completely after 24 hours of time? How should it be done properly ? Awaiting your reply. Thank you.

[@EnvironMolds]

The whole purpose is to saturate your wick with Borax - not to remove it. That will defeat the purpose.

[@renjith142]

@@EnvironMolds Really appreciate. Thank you.

[@leiatyndall8648]

Can iodized salt work, or just plain salt? Will iodized salt react w/ the borax in a way that'll interfere w/ the process?

[@EnvironMolds]

Iodized salt will work

[@wongkelena]

What is an borax detergent booster? We don't had in here in my country. Tks

[@apoorvam5385]

2:15

[@cherylrose6022]

i thought I had a stroke

[@ItsMarijaTms]

@@cherylrose6022 sorry but I've been laughing at your comment longer that I would like to admit 😂

[@micahroberts8383]

Thanks for the video!

[@EnvironMolds]

Thank you for your thank you 🙂

[@RayBot3000]

For those of us who are audio/visual learners, it would be very helpful if you provided text on screen of measurements and ingredients, as well as simple instruction.

[@buzoff4642]

Just under the right side of the video, you usually will see "...". Click on it and select Transcripts, and text will appear on the right side of the video.

[@MaAllen417]

I'm going to try hemp string.

[@Woodcity79]

That did not need to take 8min

[@teachingpress1374]

Some are faster viewer than others - plus I am old and slow. Wait until you get to be my age and then you'll complain about how fast everyone is :-)

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

@@teachingpress1374 im old and that was a fkn snoozefest

[@lisaevans5565]

Go right to the transcript

[@rlolo777]

Yeah but what do you do with the bottom?

[@thuddbug0790]

I normally do jar candles so I just glue it to a button and glue the button to the bottom of the jar hope this helps :)

[@starry_lis]

Is it self-trimming tho?

[@angelaroberts822]

So what's the borax and salt for,to clean the cotton string that your gunna use for the wicks ?

[@devbachu7072]

Can they use on any candle

[@alexkeller527]

What does the borax and salt do? What's its purpose?

[@violetcarson5532]

Happy Monday afternoon. Really niiiiiccccceeeeeee 🤗 I can now make my own wicks to have on hand especially for emergencies. Thank you 😊

[@RonaldsMazitis]

What is Borax and where do You retrieve in nature?

[@EnvironMolds]

Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is a naturally occurring mineral and a salt of boric acid. It is widely used in households, industries, and even in science experiments due to its versatile properties. Here's a breakdown of what it is and how it's commonly used: 1. Household Cleaning Multi-purpose cleaner: Borax is a powerful cleaning agent and is often used to make homemade cleaning solutions. It can help remove stains, mold, mildew, and odors from various surfaces. Laundry booster: Added to laundry detergent, borax helps soften hard water, making detergents more effective and clothes cleaner. Dishwasher cleaner: Borax can be used to clean dishwashers and remove water spots from dishes. 2. Pest Control Insecticide: Borax is often used as a natural insect repellent. It is especially effective against ants, cockroaches, and fleas. When ingested by insects, borax disrupts their digestive system, eventually killing them. Fungicide: It can also act as a natural fungicide to treat mold and mildew growth. 3. DIY Projects and Crafts Slime-making: Borax is a key ingredient in many DIY slime recipes. It acts as a cross-linking agent with glue to create the stretchy, fun texture of slime. Homemade putty: Similar to slime, borax can be used in putty-making for a different texture and sensory experience. 4. Water Softening In hard water areas, borax is used to soften water, as it binds to minerals that cause water hardness, making soaps and detergents more effective. 5. Personal Care Bath salts: In small amounts, borax can be added to homemade bath salts as a water softener and skin soother. Natural deodorizer: It’s sometimes used in DIY deodorant or body odor solutions. 6. Industrial and Agricultural Uses Glass and ceramics: Borax is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics, helping to improve the melting temperature and finish. Fertilizer: It’s used in agriculture as a micronutrient fertilizer, especially in soils that lack boron, which is an essential element for plant growth. Safety Considerations: While borax is generally safe to use in controlled quantities, it can be harmful if ingested in large amounts or inhaled as dust over time. Always follow safety guidelines, use gloves when handling it in large amounts, and store it out of reach of children and pets. Borax’s versatility makes it a staple in many homes, but it should be used responsibly.

[@MrtevOposum]

Can I just use only a half or a quarter of everything? It seems a bit wasteful having 354ml of water and other ingredients for a few twine?:) Thanks for the video!

[@WaschyNumber1]

You can reuse the solution over and over.

[@dawnstelling3095]

Do u have to use borax and what does it do w or w out ? Ty ! ❣️❣️

[@deborahbee7122]

Is there a substitute for the Borax?

[@teachingpress1374]

This is a video about Borax

[@scurvyphansen]

Yes, it certainly is. But the question was, is there a video that uses a good substitute for borax?

[@lunerwerewolf]

Can this be done with soy wax?

[@devbachu7072]

Can they used on an container seize

[@StormGod-X]

What happens if you don't rinse the extra salt and borax off?.. Will it still burn as slowly and clean if you skip that 48hr step?

[@NguyenTruong-dv9jo]

are you sure with this way candle wicks can become flexible, like not too hard but also not too weak ? not being pulled down if wax melted . Thanks

[@HeatherMunky]

what is the purpose of the salt and borax?

[@EnvironMolds]

It significantly reduces the annoying flickering.

[@goatlps]

Filip Martin yes, I think that's the ingredient that stops the wick instantly burning away to nothing.

[@wmluna381]

@Filip Martin Saw a couple of different comments elsewhere where the people said they only let the wicks pieces soak in the hot borax salt solution for 3-5 minutes before they hung them to dry. Not 24 hrs.

[@wmluna381]

@Filip Martin I really have no real world experience yet, TBH. I'm in the research / note taking stage at the moment and stalk the comments section in videos for extra / useful gold nuggets. 😊 I do hope you have better luck. I would be interested in knowing what, if anything, turned things around for you. 💪✌

[@Ailanpa]

thanks for the great vid. Can we use soy wax to coat the wicks?

[@andreaa886]

how much shrinkage can you expect from the twine? What's the right way to measure for different candle sizes?

[@mrzif0013]

what a great find for me. just great info . i am new subscriber , thanks and happy new year!

[@Bot-tm7hs]

What is the point of the salt and borax soak?

[@technoir2584]

The Borax and salt treat the wick so it creates less smoke but also helps it burn longer and brighter.

[@pirugosi]

Can the beewax be replaced with s'thing else?

[@Big_Dot_Inc]

Parafine I think will work

[@journeystorm8585]

Hi, I really LOVED your video. I am wondering though... In my research it is said that the type of wick you use is based on the width of your candle. There are so many kinds (S, M, & Large) and numbers and names lol. Is this wick good for ANY size candle? Also can it be used for GEL WAX candles? I am anxious for your reply as I have totally begun a new journey in this new chapter of my life! Thank You!

[@selammesay2480]

hi your Question is my question to did you find an answer yet ?

[@selammesay2480]

hi your Question is my question to did you find an answer yet ?

[@journeystorm8585]

Hi Selam - Since my candles are about the same width I have found one wick that works for me and have not had time to test this video out yet. First off, watch this guy "Standley Handcrafted" Here is the link.. I just commented that I lost the link to where he posted the "Wick Chart" and he is good about responding so watch for that comment. Good luck. I am making all kinds of candles now. Having the time of my life and selling them like hot cakes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/apfFlWavl75_o8k

[@journeystorm8585]

Oh.. Here is the wick I buy.. I also noticed that the first burn is the main one... How ever long you burn it until you blow it out... that will be the way it burns from now on..... Does that make sense? When you burn candle.. see the wax "pool" in the candle... it gets bigger and bigger... when you blow it out... that is as big as it will get each time now. Oh.. here is the link to Amazon where I get my wicks for an AWESOME PRICE! AND.. . if you get any bent up..... file a claim and you'll get a refund. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CQBQHYD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@journeystorm8585]

www.candlescience.com ---- Go to this and it will tell more about the size wicks you need.

[@lesliehernandez9008]

Can you do it without the borax?

[@hannartamang]

Hello, I cannot find Borax in my country, can I use baking soda instead?? Or is there a substitute for Borax??

[@WaschyNumber1]

No ther is no substitute for it.

[@Abbygailohemgee]

What does the salt do?

[@awildfreak]

Inhibit wax flow through wick to prevent carbon or smoke by limiting flame size

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

Im very interested to know and understand the purpose of the salt and borax bath

[@joycesines5931]

Can. You. Use. Paraffin ( wax to make candy ) wax. To make. A Wick ?

[@EnvironMolds]

You can use parrifin. But you will lose the wonderful sent that bees wax gives off in a traditional candle.

[@chivone21]

Sorry, at 7:10 I had to laugh out loud when you poured hot wax into a cold dish and tried to "dip coat" the wicks. Look at the mess about 15 seconds later! Now, why did you do that? Why not place them into the melted wax in your melting pot and then take them out and lay them on some wax paper? Then dip them again? Now, you have to scrape off all that beeswax you got on that plate. You do know how hard it is to clean up beeswax right? Yes, I know, you know that.

[@granniji1049]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@paulbalogh4582]

Is this good for kero lamp wicks as in rail road or parlor lamps?

[@EnvironMolds]

Yiou can use this technique

[@notstorytime8877]

What is Borax? We dont have it here in Hong Kong.

[@prestonlogan3808]

How do you clean the measuring cup afterwards

[@technoir2584]

I would probably heat it up like they did in the video and pour the melted wax in the trash and quickly wipe out what's left before it hardens. Then give it a good wash in hot water with a stainless-steel sponge followed up with a washcloth.

[@chochomunkeechochomunkee7483]

I only let mine soak for like 12 hours and the crystals were huge. It wouldnt come off with a rinse. I literally had to hammer them off haha. Just a heads up, idk why mine did that

[@PamperedCowgirl]

Mine were just like that! Had to ride with super hot water.

[@mobiusstripper7279]

Damn. I have everything but the wax. Is there an alternative? Would using the wax from another candle suffice?

[@mariamcheneka2963]

Thank you for the candle recipe and it is helpful I have to make some for business

[@breakingbruh4930]

is the borax mixture in the wicks safe when the wick burns?

[@CapeCrystalBrands]

Yes it is safe.

[@jt-For_me]

What if i dont use borax?

[@stclairstclair]

jt, Your great grandmother is shaking her head in disappointment....

[@taryn4080]

is there a substitute for borax?

[@DollfaceKim]

Sadly, no only boric acid, possibly bc they're the same. Borax/ boric acid is a salt found naturally and mined... From my understanding.

[@odessa34668]

@@DollfaceKim Borax and boric acid are not the same compound; borax is a salt of boric acid. The less common chemical names of the substances make it clear that these are two different chemical compounds; borax is sodium borate, while boric acid is hydrogen borate. In some cases they are interchangeable and others not.

[@DollfaceKim]

@@odessa34668 good to know!!

[@loretarafisura534]

cant find borax , so used only salt .. yes, my wick is better than when not treated . when i find borax , will try get the right mixture

[@ceo2436]

I appreciate if you could write the ingredients in form of the list follow by process thank you.

[@mangreat71]

Can you use popsicle sticks and or sucker sticks for candle wick ?

[@EnvironMolds]

I suppose you could use anything that burned to attempt to create a candle wick. But then would it really be a candle in the traditional sense?

[@Time.and.Spoons]

You can but they tend to shoulder right down to the wax when you put them out and are hard to relight

[@lethalmutt]

hello! great video! what can i use instead, if i don’t have beeswax? 😊 thanks!

[@WaschyNumber1]

Any other wax, that you are using in the candle you make.

[@lethalmutt]

@@WaschyNumber1 thanks so much!

[@devbachu7072]

I been havingrimblems in what type of wicks to used

[@lindachandler2293]

Thank you.

[@davidlazaro4819]

The person doing the wicks is giving me stresssssss

[@satona8334]

🤣🤣🤣

[@preethiramesh4170]

yeah......its a vry long process.....we can easily make this wicks by dipping the thread in a liquid wax , then dry it few minutes...

[@janetbolivar5602]

Same here!!!

[@mallory1305]

I made these exactly how the video showed to, and they refuse to stay lit/mushroom weirdly/smell like fire, same ingredients as the instructions said. Not sure what I did wrong?

[@williamvan909]

We use to use shoe strings

[@jerichojoe307]

I've tried this borax and salt method before and it caused problems with blooming on the end of my wicks because of the borax. Borax expands and blooms in fire. Hated this method although the ratio was different so I'll try this one but I don't expect anything better than last time

[@Violet_Lotus_]

did it work out?

[@vickypatterson9314]

Thankyou❤

[@crystalsabundance]

No how to of tabs on the wicks? Why the soaking?

[@staryeyez4853]

Do you remove all of the salt buildup or just the excess?

[@EnvironMolds]

Just remove the excess

[@colletterobertson3503]

And in the uk where borax is not an easy find. What’s an alternative

[@EnvironMolds]

Unfortunately there is no alternative. This is a video about borax.

[@csx5882]

I'll go get me some cotton fihiber

[@daniellejohnson5198]

I love the end demonstration

[@gailsstation]

Why does it need to soak in salt and borax?

[@connorroche7971]

Can you use Pic Roach and Ant killer in place of borax? It's about 64% orthoboric acid. The other 36% is unspecified ingredients.

[@NewLife-qj9mx]

@@stclairstclair lol

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

@@stclairstclair lmao

[@weldchickn2270]

can i use wax from another candle?

[@teachingpress1374]

Of course you can.

[@whitneywaltergallardo8001]

Can I use something else instead of borax?

[@EnvironMolds]

I do not know of a substitute - borax is inexpensive and obtainable online, though.

[@sharonallen6921]

It is not expensive and you can find it in the laundry section of almost any grocery store. I use it to make homemade laundry soap. I think it's about $4.50 for a big box.

[@Jonesie6972]

Thanks for the video. What really interests me is if the wicks work on any diameter of candles?!

[@joshuafoster23]

Yeah I too wonder this. But I'm guessing it doesnt matter the width of wick as long as carbon doesnt build up on the top of the wick making the burn rate lower or inconsistent.

[@carlypippard3552]

@@joshuafoster23 the width of the wick absolutely matters. All wicks are made for certain diameter candles. the thicker the wick the larger diameter the candle. So if you were making a candle in a glass container you need to be very careful about the size of your wick because if its to thick the heat could cause the glass to break.

[@joshuafoster23]

@@carlypippard3552 that makes sense thank you. I have been using the wicks out of chaffing fuel containers they last much longer than other wicks . Not the whole thing in one candle. One wick is enough to make a few candles. I have a 3 wick pillar candle I use for light at night I made with less than half of one of the wicks from the chaffing fuel canisters from dollar tree . It's super bright as well. I dont sell candles I just find store bought candles either expensive; or not suitable for me personally. But I'm like that with everything. One size doesnt fit.

[@Manal6195]

Thank you very much

[@edd.98]

Why not show those wicks in action

[@rayamoooooo685]

*thank you*

[@meganrichter9748]

what does the borax do?

[@jessicasworldjessica1421]

The lady at the start sneezing scared me so much