Product Overview
12mm Candle Wick Tabs for Candle Making – 100 Count
Build professional-quality candles with these 12mm Candle Wick Tabs, also known as wick sustainers or wick clips. Designed to securely hold candle wicks upright at the bottom of your container or mold, these durable metal tabs help create a centered wick for a cleaner, more even burn.
Each package includes 100 premium 12mm wick tabs, making them an excellent choice for hobbyists, small businesses, and commercial candle makers.
Quick Overview
- Includes 100 candle wick tabs
- Standard 12mm diameter
- Durable zinc-coated metal construction
- Securely crimps onto candle wick
- Helps keep the wick centered while burning
- Compatible with most flat braided and square braided wicks
- Works with container candles, pillar candles, votives, tealights, and molded candles
Product Features
Secure Wick Placement
These wick tabs create a stable base that anchors your candle wick securely to the bottom of your candle container or mold.
Professional Results
Using quality wick tabs helps keep the wick centered throughout the life of the candle, improving appearance and promoting a more even burn.
Durable Metal Construction
Manufactured from sturdy metal designed to withstand the heat generated during normal candle burning.
Easy to Use
Simply insert the wick through the opening and crimp the neck of the tab with wick tab crimping pliers or a standard pair of needle-nose pliers.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Candle Wick Tabs |
| Quantity | 100 Count |
| Diameter | 12 mm (0.47 inch) |
| Material | Zinc-Coated Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Reusable | No |
| Use | Candle Wick Sustainer |
Compatible With
These wick tabs are suitable for use with:
- Beeswax candles
- Soy wax candles
- Paraffin candles
- Coconut wax candles
- Palm wax candles
- Gel candles
- Container candles
- Pillar candles
- Votive candles
- Tealight candles
- Molded candles
Why Use Wick Tabs?
Wick tabs serve several important purposes during candle making:
- Keep the wick securely attached to the candle base
- Help maintain a centered wick
- Reduce the chance of the wick falling over during pouring
- Allow the candle to burn safely until very little wax remains
- Produce a more professional finished candle
How to Use
- Cut your wick to the desired length.
- Insert one end of the wick through the wick tab opening.
- Crimp the neck of the tab tightly using wick tab crimpers or needle-nose pliers.
- Secure the wick tab to the bottom of your container using a wick sticker, glue dot, or a small amount of hot glue.
- Center the wick before pouring your wax.
Perfect For
- Beginning candle makers
- Hobby candle makers
- Professional candle manufacturers
- Handmade gift businesses
- Farmers market vendors
- Craft fairs
- Small businesses
- Candle-making classes
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are these wick tabs?
Each wick tab measures approximately 12mm (0.47 inch) in diameter.
How many wick tabs are included?
Each package contains 100 metal candle wick tabs.
Will these work with beeswax candles?
Yes. They work well with beeswax, soy, paraffin, coconut wax, palm wax, gel wax, and most candle wax blends.
Are these reusable?
No. Wick tabs are intended for one-time use as part of the finished candle.
Do I need special tools?
Wick tab crimping pliers provide the best results, but needle-nose pliers can also be used.
Can I use these in container candles?
Yes. These are ideal for container candles, as well as pillar candles, votives, tealights, and molded candles.
Are these suitable for commercial candle production?
Yes. Their durable construction makes them suitable for both hobbyists and commercial candle makers.
Why Buy From Lappe's Bee Supply?
At Lappe's Bee Supply, we supply quality candle-making products trusted by hobbyists and professionals alike. We carefully select reliable components that help you create beautiful, professional-looking candles. Whether you're making candles for your family, gifts, craft fairs, or your business, you can count on dependable quality, fast shipping, and knowledgeable customer service.
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