Product Overview
14mm Candle Wick Tabs for Candle Making – 100 Count
Create beautiful, professional-quality candles with these 14mm Candle Wick Tabs, also known as wick sustainers or wick clips. Designed to securely anchor your candle wick to the bottom of your container or mold, these premium metal tabs help keep the wick centered for a cleaner, safer, and more even burn.
Each package includes 100 premium 14mm candle wick tabs, making them an excellent choice for hobbyists, small businesses, and commercial candle makers.
Quick Overview
- Includes 100 candle wick tabs
- Standard 14mm diameter
- Durable zinc-coated steel construction
- Securely crimps onto most candle wicks
- Helps keep the wick centered during pouring and burning
- Compatible with many flat braided and square braided wicks
- Ideal for container candles, pillar candles, molded candles, votives, and decorative candles
Product Features
Secure Wick Placement
These 14mm wick tabs provide a sturdy base that helps keep your candle wick securely attached throughout the life of the candle.
Professional Candle Results
Keeping the wick centered promotes a cleaner, more consistent burn while giving your finished candles a polished appearance.
Durable Metal Construction
Manufactured from zinc-coated steel for strength, corrosion resistance, and dependable performance.
Easy to Install
Insert your wick through the center opening and crimp the collar using wick tab crimpers or needle-nose pliers.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Candle Wick Tabs |
| Quantity | 100 Count |
| Diameter | 14 mm (0.55 inch) |
| Material | Zinc-Coated Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Reusable | No |
| Use | Candle Wick Sustainer |
Compatible With
These wick tabs are suitable for:
- Beeswax candles
- Soy wax candles
- Paraffin candles
- Coconut wax candles
- Palm wax candles
- Gel candles
- Container candles
- Pillar candles
- Decorative molded candles
- Votive candles
Why Use 14mm Wick Tabs?
A 14mm wick tab provides a larger base than a 12mm tab, offering increased stability for medium-sized candles and decorative molds.
Benefits include:
- Helps keep the wick centered
- Anchors the wick securely
- Promotes a cleaner, more even burn
- Helps prevent wick movement during pouring
- Creates a professional finished candle
- Supports the wick until very little wax remains
How to Use
- Cut the wick to your desired length.
- Thread the wick through the wick tab opening.
- Crimp the collar securely using wick tab crimpers or needle-nose pliers.
- Attach the wick tab to the bottom of your candle container or mold using a wick sticker, glue dot, or hot glue.
- Center the wick before pouring your wax.
Which Candle Size Works Best?
A 14mm wick tab is commonly used for:
- Medium container candles
- Decorative molded candles
- Medium pillar candles
- Beeswax candles
- Soy candles
- Artisan candles
If you're making very small candles, consider 10mm or 12mm tabs. For large pillar candles, 20mm tabs provide additional stability.
Perfect For
- DIY candle makers
- Professional candle makers
- Handmade gift businesses
- Farmers markets
- Craft fairs
- Candle-making classes
- Small businesses
- Hobbyists
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are these wick tabs?
Each wick tab measures 14mm (0.55 inch) in diameter.
How many wick tabs are included?
Each package includes 100 premium metal wick tabs.
Can I use these with beeswax?
Yes. These wick tabs work well with beeswax, soy wax, paraffin, coconut wax, palm wax, gel wax, and most candle wax blends.
Are these reusable?
No. Wick tabs are designed to become part of the finished candle.
Do I need special tools?
Wick tab crimping pliers provide the easiest installation, but needle-nose pliers also work well.
Are these good for pillar candles?
Yes. The larger 14mm base provides additional stability for many medium pillar candles and decorative molds.
Are these suitable for commercial candle making?
Absolutely. These wick tabs are suitable for hobbyists, small businesses, and commercial candle production.
Why Buy From Lappe's Bee Supply?
At Lappe's Bee Supply, we're committed to helping candle makers create exceptional products. We offer dependable candle-making supplies, fast shipping, and knowledgeable customer service backed by decades of experience serving makers across the country.
Whether you're creating candles for your home, gifts, craft fairs, or your growing business, you can trust our quality products to help you achieve professional results.
Related Products
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- 12mm Candle Wick Tabs
- 20mm Candle Wick Tabs
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- Wick Stickers
- Wick Centering Devices
- Silicone Candle Molds
- Beeswax for Candle Making
- Candle Dyes
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- Candle Making Kits
