{"product_id":"50m-61m-cotton-candle-wick-21-45-thread-low-smoke-eco-friendly-wicks-diy-making-tool-whole-roll-roller-degrease-candles-wick","title":"ECO \u0026 Cotton Candle Wicks — 50m Spools (Sizes 21–35)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eECO \u0026amp; Cotton Candle Wicks — 50m Spools (Sizes 21–35)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandle wicks on 50m spools available in two wick types and four sizes — choose the wick series and thickness that suits your candle diameter and wax type. All variants are 100% cotton and burn with low smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWick Types\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECO Series (sizes 21, 27, 30, 35)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nECO wicks are flat braided cotton wicks with a thin paper filament woven through the braid. The paper thread makes the wick self-trimming — it curls and burns away as the candle burns, reducing mushrooming and maintaining a consistent flame height without needing to trim between burns. ECO wicks are particularly well suited to soy wax container candles and perform reliably with paraffin and coconut wax too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton Series (sizes 30, 35)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStandard flat braided cotton wicks without the paper filament. A versatile all-purpose wick suitable for container candles, pillar candles, and taper candles across all wax types. Trim to 5–7mm before each burn for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes \u0026amp; Prices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eECO 21 — 50m\u003c\/strong\u003e — $12.12 — suited to candle diameters up to approx. 5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eECO 27 — 50m\u003c\/strong\u003e — $13.04 — suited to candle diameters approx. 5–7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eECO 30 — 50m\u003c\/strong\u003e — $13.18 — suited to candle diameters approx. 6–8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eECO 35 — 50m\u003c\/strong\u003e — $14.10 — suited to candle diameters approx. 7–9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCotton 30 — 50m\u003c\/strong\u003e — $12.24 — suited to candle diameters approx. 6–8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCotton 35 — 50m\u003c\/strong\u003e — $12.92 — suited to candle diameters approx. 7–9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize numbers indicate wick thickness — higher number = thicker wick for larger diameter candles. Diameter guides are approximate — always test burn to confirm the correct size for your specific wax, container, and fragrance load.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut wick to the height of your container plus 2cm. Thread through a wick tab, crimp closed, and center in your container. Prime the wick by dipping in melted wax and allowing to dry before use — this improves first-light performance. Pour wax and allow to cool fully. For ECO wicks, the self-trimming action activates once the candle is burning — still trim to 5–7mm before the very first burn. For Cotton wicks, trim to 5–7mm before every burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich wick size should I use for my candle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse the diameter guides above as a starting point, then always test burn. Pour a test candle and burn for 2–4 hours. The melt pool should reach edge-to-edge within 4 hours. If it doesn’t, size up. If the flame is too large or the melt pool reaches the edge within 1 hour, size down. Wax type, fragrance load, and container shape all affect the ideal wick size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose ECO or Cotton?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChoose ECO if you want a lower-maintenance burn with less frequent trimming — the self-trimming paper filament reduces mushrooming and keeps the flame consistent. Choose Cotton if you prefer a traditional all-purpose wick or are making pillar candles where you’ll be trimming regularly anyway. Both perform well; the difference is mainly in convenience for container candle makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre ECO wicks suitable for soy wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — ECO wicks are one of the most popular choices for soy wax container candles precisely because soy wax can be prone to mushrooming with standard cotton wicks. The self-trimming paper filament in ECO wicks helps reduce this significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many candles will a 50m spool make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor a standard 8cm tall container candle using approximately 10–12cm of wick per candle, a 50m (5,000cm) spool yields approximately 400–500 candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop More Candle Making Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/candle-wicks\"\u003eCandle Wicks\u003c\/a\u003e, browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/candle-making-supplies\"\u003eCandle Making Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/candle-making\"\u003eCandle Making\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Crafty Corner","offers":[{"title":"21 ECO-friendly","offer_id":48718499315906,"sku":"14:200006151#21 ECO-friendly 50m","price":12.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27 ECO-friendly","offer_id":48718499348674,"sku":"14:200006153#27 ECO-friendly 50m","price":13.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 ECO-friendly","offer_id":48718499217602,"sku":"14:100018786#30 ECO-friendly 50m","price":13.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35 ECO-friendly","offer_id":48718499184834,"sku":"14:365016#35 ECO-friendly 50m","price":14.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Cotton","offer_id":48718499250370,"sku":"14:200006155#30 Cotton 50m","price":12.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35 Cotton","offer_id":48718499283138,"sku":"14:200004889#35 Cotton 50m","price":12.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2700\/0258\/files\/S0ac19782b61a406091bb112c8ef9c9daf.webp?v=1788359282","url":"https:\/\/mycraftycorner.com\/products\/50m-61m-cotton-candle-wick-21-45-thread-low-smoke-eco-friendly-wicks-diy-making-tool-whole-roll-roller-degrease-candles-wick","provider":"My Crafty Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}