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Atkins & Pearce™ 4/0-3/0-2/0 Bleached Square Braided Wick 10-Yard Sample Packs - 100% Natural Cotton
$29.99
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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 three sizes—4/0, 3/0 and 2/0—for different candle diameters, lengths and production needs.
- Supplied in 10-yard sample lengths for wick testing before buying a production spool.
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.
Wick size is more closely related to candle diameter than candle length, but we have found that length also matters. In our production, we have used a thicker wick for a longer candle—even when that candle was slimmer than a shorter candle for which we would otherwise choose a thinner wick. Test-burn your chosen wick with your own wax and finished candle dimensions.
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 in 10-yard sample lengths, this wick is intended for candle makers who value repeatability, clean handling, and long-term reliability, who have not yet identified the sizes they need through prior testing.
Technical
- Manufacturer: Atkins & Pearce (USA)
- Construction: Square braided wick
- Fiber Content: 100% bleached cotton
- Wax coating: supplied unwaxed and unprimed; not coated or pre-primed with wax.
- Manufacturer treatment: chemically and heat treated by Atkins & Pearce to support controlled curling and reduced carbon buildup.
Wick sizes
- 4/0: our thinner option.
- 3/0: our middle size.
- 2/0: our thicker option.
Wick size is more closely related to candle diameter than candle length, but we have found that length also matters. In our production, we have used a thicker wick for a longer candle—even when that candle was slimmer than a shorter candle for which we would otherwise choose a thinner wick.
Confirm your choice through test burns using your own wax, candle dimensions and production process.
Sample format
Wick length: 10-yard sample lengths.
Purpose: compare wick sizes through test burns before purchasing production quantities.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this wick unwaxed and unprimed?