Best Hemp Wicks for Candles
Updated How we research
Hemp wicks are usually sold beeswax coated and are best known for lighting other things, but they do appear in candle making, mostly in natural and beeswax candles. Coating thickness, ply count and stiffness drive how they behave. Hemp tends to burn hot and fast for its diameter and can throw more ash than cotton, so it suits some waxes far better than others. We looked at coating consistency, ply and diameter options, stiffness for self supporting pours, ash and soot across a full burn, and how honest each listing was about candle use. Makers pouring all natural beeswax candles are the main audience. Anyone working with soft soy containers will likely be happier on cotton. Hemp is unforgiving, so test wick sizing against your wax, vessel and fragrance.
The short version
We compared 8 picks. Our scores range from 7.2 to 8.8 out of 10.
- Best overall:23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 1.0mm Standard plus 200pcs Wick Sustainer Tabs, 200ft Spool with Natural Beeswax Coating. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.8/10.
- Also great value:23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 2.0mm Thick plus 200pcs Wick Sustainer Tabs, 200ft Spool with Natural Beeswax Coating. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.8/10.
- Solid build:Bee Wick 420ft of 100% Organic Hemp Wick Made with American Beeswax, 1.0mm. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.0/10.
- Feature-rich:MILIVIXAY 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick with Natural Beeswax Coating, 200 FT Spool, Standard Size 1.0mm plus Wick Sustainer Tabs 200PCS. Features score of 8/10, overall 8.0/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 1.0mm Standard plus 200pcs Wick Sustainer Tabs, 200ft Spool with Natural Beeswax Coating
23 Bees 100% organic hemp wick at 1.0mm standard on a 200ft spool with beeswax coating and 200pcs sustainer tabs.
Our score8.8/10Budget
23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 2.0mm Thick plus 200pcs Wick Sustainer Tabs, 200ft Spool with Natural Beeswax Coating
23 Bees 100% organic hemp wick in 2.0mm thick size, 200ft spool, beeswax coated with 200pcs wick sustainer tabs.
Our score8.8/10Budget
#123 Bees 100% organic hemp wick at 1.0mm standard on a 200ft spool with beeswax coating and 200pcs sustainer tabs.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + Includes 200pcs sustainer tabs so you can cut and tab wicks yourself
- + 200ft spool yields a large number of custom length wicks
- + Natural beeswax coating suits all-natural candle recipes
- - 1.0mm standard size is too thin for wide containers
- - Cutting and tabbing each wick takes more time than pre-tabbed
#223 Bees 100% organic hemp wick in 2.0mm thick size, 200ft spool, beeswax coated with 200pcs wick sustainer tabs.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + 2.0mm thick hemp gives a bigger flame for wider candles
- + Same organic hemp and beeswax as the brand's standard wick
- + Bundled tabs make it ready for container candle use
- - Thick wick can overheat small jars and tealights
- - Harder to thread through wick pins than thinner hemp
#3MILIVIXAY 100% organic hemp candle wick, 200 FT spool, standard 1.0mm with beeswax coating and 200PCS sustainer tabs.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 200PCS sustainer tabs included for tabbing container wicks
- + Beeswax coated hemp burns slowly with a steady flame
- + Good value bundle of spool and tabs in one listing
- - Only standard thickness, so larger jars need a heavier wick
- - Less established brand than dedicated hemp wick makers
#4A natural hemp wick spool with 800 FT of 1.0mm beeswax coated wick for tea lights, tapers and DIY candles.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 800 FT is a huge supply for makers pouring tea lights in bulk
- + Slow burn beeswax coating suits long taper candles
- + 1.0mm size fits tea lights and narrow tapers well
- - Far more wick than a casual hobbyist will use
- - Thin gauge will not support wide container candles
#5Bee Wick 420ft of 100% organic hemp wick made with American beeswax in 1.0mm size.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + American beeswax coating is a clear sourcing detail
- + 420ft spool balances long supply with manageable size
- + Organic hemp suits natural and beeswax candle lines
- - No tabs included, so container use needs separate sustainers
- - Thin 1.0mm wick limits it to small candles and tapers
#6EricX Light beeswax hemp wick on a 200 ft spool, organic hemp well coated with beeswax in standard 1.0mm size.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Heavy beeswax coating helps the wick stay rigid when poured
- + 200 ft spool is plenty for tapers and small candles
- + Organic hemp appeals to natural candle buyers
- - No sustainer tabs included for container use
- - Standard size alone limits it to small diameter candles
#7I-Tal hemp wick spool made of organic hemp and bees wax with 250 ft of wick, a long running hemp wick brand.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 250 ft of wick gives more length than common spools
- + Organic hemp with bees wax is a simple natural combination
- + I-Tal is a well known specialist in hemp wick
- - Test burn a short length first to check it suits your candle size
- - Mainly marketed as lighter wick, so candle tabs are not included
#8CHEFBEE 200 FT organic hemp wick, well coated in natural beeswax, in standard 1.1mm size for lighters or candles.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 1.1mm size is slightly heavier than typical standard hemp
- + Well coated beeswax keeps the wick stiff and easy to handle
- + 200 FT spool is ample for small candle projects
- - Marketed partly as lighter wick, not purely for candles
- - No sustainer tabs included for jar candles
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- 1.0mm standard size is too thin for wide containers (23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 1.0mm...)
- Thick wick can overheat small jars and tealights (23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 2.0mm...)
- Only standard thickness, so larger jars need a heavier wick (MILIVIXAY 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick with...)
- Far more wick than a casual hobbyist will use (Natural Hemp Wick Spool 800 FT with Natural...)
- No tabs included, so container use needs separate sustainers (Bee Wick 420ft of 100% Organic Hemp Wick Made...)
- No sustainer tabs included for container use (EricX Light Beeswax Hemp Wick, 200 ft Spool,...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among hemp wicks for candles?
23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 1.0mm Standard plus 200pcs Wick Sustainer Tabs, 200ft Spool with Natural Beeswax Coating is our top overall pick. 23 Bees 100% organic hemp wick at 1.0mm standard on a 200ft spool with beeswax coating and 200pcs sustainer tabs. It earns our score of 8.8/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 2.0mm Thick plus 200pcs Wick Sustainer Tabs, 200ft Spool with Natural Beeswax Coating is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. 23 Bees 100% organic hemp wick in 2.0mm thick size, 200ft spool, beeswax coated with 200pcs wick sustainer tabs.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span $ price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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