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Atkins & Pearce™ 2/0 (0.065") Bleached Square Braided Wick Spool - 100% Natural Cotton
$61.85
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Features
- Square braided cotton construction optimized for stable fuel delivery in dense natural waxes
- Consistent braid geometry supports predictable burn behavior and reduced tuning
- Performs reliably in beeswax taper production where wick shape retention matters
- Available in two sizes to accommodate different candle lengths and production needs
- Supplied on large spools to support continuous, interruption-free workflow
The Details
When you invest in a precision candle frame, the wick should meet the same standard. Even the best frame in the world cannot compensate for inconsistent or poorly manufactured wick, which directly affects burn behavior, candle finish, and repeatability.
This square braided wick is manufactured by Atkins & Pearce, a celebrated, family-owned American textile company with roots going back to the early 1800s. Still privately held and operating in the U.S., Atkins & Pearce applies industrial textile discipline—fiber selection, braid geometry, and tension control—to wick manufacturing at a level most commodity suppliers do not match. The result is a square wick that holds its shape, resists unraveling, and delivers predictable capillary behavior in dense natural waxes like beeswax, producing steadier flames and fewer trim or tuning issues.
We offer this wick in three production-proven sizes: 4/0, 3/0, and 2/0, ranging from thinner to thicker. In our own taper candle production, we’ve consistently found that wick selection benefits from considering candle length in addition to diameter. The thicker 2/0 wick tends to perform more reliably in longer candles, maintaining stable burn behavior over extended lengths, while the thinner 4/0 wick often performs better in shorter candles, even when diameters are similar. The 3/0 serves as a versatile middle-ground or “catch-all” size that, depending on your production style and dimensions, may cover the majority of applications on its own. Accounting for candle height when selecting wick size reduces burn tuning and improves overall consistency.
Square braided cotton wicks are particularly well suited to beeswax tapers due to their self-trimming behavior and controlled fuel delivery. As always, final wick choice should be confirmed through test burns using your specific wax and process—but starting with a precisely manufactured, dimensionally consistent wick removes many variables before testing begins.
Supplied on large production spools, this wick is intended for candle makers who value repeatability, clean handling, and long-term reliability, who have already identified the sizes they need through prior testing.
Technical
- Manufacturer: Atkins & Pearce (USA)
- Construction: Square braided wick
- Fiber Content: 100% bleached cotton
- Treatment: Chemically and heat treated by the manufacturer to promote controlled curling burn and reduced carbon buildup
Wick Sizes and Diameters
- 2/0 (thicker): approximately 0.065″ square braid diameter
- 3/0: approximately 0.071″ square braid diameter
- 4/0 (thinner): approximately 0.077″ square braid diameter
Spool Specifications
- Empty spool weight: 9oz
- Wicking weight: varies by selection
- Wicking yardage: varies by selection
- Spool dimensions: approximately 8″ × 7.88″ × 7.88″
Spool Construction
- Continuous wound production spool
- Cardboard plate ends on 8.25" long x 0.625" diameter plastic cores
Intended Applications
- Beeswax taper candles
- Other dense natural wax systems where square braided wick behavior is preferred
Gear Tip > Wick spool handling
A weighted wooden yarn holder is a simple way to manage large square-braid wick spools during stringing. It allows the spool to rotate smoothly while keeping tension consistent, prevents the spool from walking across the floor or bench, and reduces tangling when pulling long, continuous lengths of wick from 4 lb rolls. This is especially useful when stringing frames at speed or working alone.
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