Candle Wick Punch Needle Tool — Twin-Tip, Fine Needle or Crochet Tip | DIY Candle Making

Candle Wick Punch Needle Tool — Twin-Tip, Fine Needle or Crochet Tip

A handheld candle wick punch tool with a non-slip rubber handle, used to create or thread wick holes in set wax, silicone molds, and pillar molds. Available in three tip styles to suit different techniques. All three share the same teal and yellow ergonomic rubber handle (9.9cm) for comfortable grip. Choose your tip style from the dropdown.

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Variants

Twin-Tip Punch Needle (A) — 14.5cm total length, 2mm tip
A double-prong metal tip that punches and widens a wick hole in one action. The two tines create a 2mm channel suitable for threading standard cotton wicks through set wax or firm molds. Best for punching through cooled pillar candles or block wax where a wider, clean channel is needed.

Fine Needle (B) — 13.5cm total length, 1mm tip
A single fine-pointed needle, 1mm tip diameter. For piercing precise, narrow holes in silicone molds, thin wax sheets, or partially set wax. Ideal when a minimal entry point is needed before widening with a larger tool, or for very fine wicks.

Crochet Needle (C) — 13.7cm total length, 1.9mm tip
A single needle with a hooked crochet tip, 1.9mm diameter. Used to thread and pull wick cord through an existing hole in a silicone or rigid mold. The hook catches the wick and draws it through cleanly without fraying. Essential for pillar candle and shaped mold making where the wick is inserted after the wax sets.

Details

Handle: teal/yellow non-slip rubber, 9.9cm — same across all three variants
Needle/tip: stainless metal, sharp and durable
Lightweight — 35g
Suitable for silicone molds, rigid plastic molds, set wax blocks, and wax sheets
Not suitable for use on glass or ceramic containers

Which tip do I need?

Punching a new hole through set wax or a firm mold — Twin-Tip (A)
Making a fine entry point in a delicate silicone mold — Fine Needle (B)
Threading wick through an existing hole — Crochet (C)
For complete mold wick work, consider buying all three

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use these on silicone molds?
Yes — all three tips work on silicone molds. The fine needle (B) is best for precision entry points in thin silicone, while the crochet tip (C) is ideal for threading the wick back through once the mold hole is made. The twin-tip (A) is better suited to harder materials like set wax or rigid molds.

Do I need to wait for the wax to fully set before using these?
For punching through wax, yes — the wax should be fully cool and firm before using the twin-tip or fine needle. Partially set wax may deform around the hole rather than holding a clean channel.

What wick size fits through each tip?
The twin-tip creates a 2mm channel — suitable for most standard pre-waxed cotton wicks. The crochet tip (1.9mm) handles similar wick thicknesses. The fine needle (1mm) is for very thin wicks or for making a starter hole to be widened.

Can I use this to make taper candles?
These tools are primarily for mold candle making, not taper candles. Taper candles are typically dip-formed or poured around a pre-positioned wick rather than wick-threaded after setting.