How to Put a Clip or Tab onto the End of a Wick

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Step Two: Put the Wick to the Clip

The top of the wick clip has a small hollow stem rising from the center. The wick goes through this stem. The bottom of the wick clip is smooth.

HINT: For Tealights, it’s easiest to choose the large (self centering) wick clips

Take one of your cut wicks in one hand and a wick clip in the other.
Thread the wick through the wick clip from back to front.
When the wick is flush with the flat surface of the back of the wick clip, or even a fraction further into the stem (indented), stop threading

Step Three: Crimp the Stem

Now take the pliers and squeeze the stem of the wick clip into the wick, crimping the stem so it holds the wick snugly.

That’s it! You have now tabbed your own wick!

NOTE: If you are using raw (non-waxed) wick, after you tab it you probably want to “prime” the tabbed wick (dip it in wax to make it a waxed wick) before using in a candle.

See Also
Wick Tabs & Clips
Bulk Wick
Pre-Tabbed Wick

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