WOODEN WICK CANDLE BURNING TIPS

Trim wick to 3/16”-1/4” before lighting. If wick is too long, wax will not pull up the wick and the wick will extinguish. Wood wicks do require a little attention before each burn. Gently snap off the ash along the top edge and then light as usual. After burning for long period of time you notice your flame getting too low, extinguish the flame and let cool. Snap off excess ash along the top of the wick. The flame will return to its proper height. Do not let any debris from the wick fall into the candle. Allow the candle to get a full melt pool each time you burn, especially important during first burn. This is to prevent tunneling. Follow all candle safety guidelines.

WHY DOES MY WOODEN WICK GO OUT?

Sometimes it just needs a re-light to allow the wax to start flowing up the wick. The wick is too far above the surface of the wax. This is counterintuitive, as we think the longer wick will make a bigger flame, but it will not. The longer the wick the harder it is for the wax to flow up the wick. Make sure the wick is trimmed to the proper height and light as normal. There is too much ash or burnt section. Gently snap off the excess ash. Insufficient melt pool forming at the base of the wick. Carefully make a melt pool at the base of the wick while lighting the candle.

How to Light a Wooden Wick

Lighting a wood wick candle is a bit different than lighting a traditional cotton wick. When lighting your candle tilt it on an angle and let the flame travel across the length of the wick so the whole wick is burning evenly. It may take more than once to light your wick, especially on the first go. There's no harm in trying again or if the wick looks too long be sure to trim it down a bit before firing it up. Your wick shouldn't produce smoke or soot, if it is that means it needs to be trimmed.

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Recycled Dr Pepper Soda Pop Can Soy Coconut Wax Candle

Name: Recycled Dr Pepper Soda Pop Can Soy Coconut Wax Candle
Brand: MyHoard
SKU: 1141578360
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (11 reviews)

Made by Colon

Owner of MyHoard

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What to know

Dimensions

Width: 2 Inches; Height: 10 Inches; Volume: 12 Fluid ounces

Made to Order

Yes

Recycled Soda pop can candles, hand poured to order with a soy blend wax. One 100% cotton wick.

Fragrances:

Dr Pepper

Peppermint Mocha

Peppermint Vanilla

Strawberries and Cream

OTHER FRAGRANCES AVAILIBLE ON REQUEST!

Candle Accessories:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1582033915/glass-vial-cork-lid-with-2-matchsticks

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1567845262/glass-vial-with-4-matchsticks

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1582016903/candle-wick-trimmers-and-matchstick-tins

We only use the highest quality fragrances. We also fragrance our candles to the maximum amount. That means you are getting a very well scented candle. All fragrances are Gluten, Paraben & Cruelty-Free, Proudly made in the USA.

BURNING INSTRUCTIONS- The first time you light your candle it is important to burn the candle until the wax fully melts across the width of the candle. This will help prevent tunneling (burning only down the center of the candle). If needed trim the wick to 1/4" before lighting. Always burn on a heat-safe surface away from drafts. Never leave a candle unattended or near anything flammable. Do not burn for more then 4 hours at a time.

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4.7 (11)

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Price:$17.00+

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4.7

(11 reviews)

4.6 Item quality

4.3 Shipping

5.0 Customer service

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Smells amazing Love it

Taylor Jun 6, 2026

I can’t wait to gift these to my family. There is a small dent in each can, but I love that this seller is upcycling items that would otherwise go to trash. Customer service was excellent, I was informed once the order was ready and it was being shipped. I was told that the delivery would be May 22-24th something like that and it didn’t arrive until June 4th. I bought these for Christmas so I wasn’t worried at all, give yourself time if you need these in a pinch. I would buy again!

Taylor Jun 6, 2026