# Best Hemp Wicks for Candles Source: https://candlemakingnest.com/best/best-hemp-wicks Updated: 2026-09-14 Publisher: Candle Making Nest. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://candlemakingnest.com/how-we-research#our-score 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. ## Picks ### 1. 23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 1.0mm Standard plus 200pcs Wick Sustainer Tabs, 200ft Spool with Natural Beeswax Coating Our score: 8.8/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10) 23 Bees 100% organic hemp wick at 1.0mm standard on a 200ft spool with beeswax coating and 200pcs sustainer tabs. Pros: - 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 Cons: - 1.0mm standard size is too thin for wide containers - Cutting and tabbing each wick takes more time than pre-tabbed Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B01MXOPT2V ### 2. 23 Bees 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick 2.0mm Thick plus 200pcs Wick Sustainer Tabs, 200ft Spool with Natural Beeswax Coating Our score: 8.8/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10) 23 Bees 100% organic hemp wick in 2.0mm thick size, 200ft spool, beeswax coated with 200pcs wick sustainer tabs. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Thick wick can overheat small jars and tealights - Harder to thread through wick pins than thinner hemp Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B01I47UTCE ### 3. MILIVIXAY 100% Organic Hemp Candle Wick with Natural Beeswax Coating, 200 FT Spool, Standard Size 1.0mm plus Wick Sustainer Tabs 200PCS Our score: 8.0/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) MILIVIXAY 100% organic hemp candle wick, 200 FT spool, standard 1.0mm with beeswax coating and 200PCS sustainer tabs. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Only standard thickness, so larger jars need a heavier wick - Less established brand than dedicated hemp wick makers Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B08PVSY96J ### 4. Natural Hemp Wick Spool 800 FT with Natural Beeswax Coating, Slow Burn Long-Lasting Refill for DIY Tea Lights, Candle Making and Tapers, 1.0mm Our score: 8.0/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) A natural hemp wick spool with 800 FT of 1.0mm beeswax coated wick for tea lights, tapers and DIY candles. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Far more wick than a casual hobbyist will use - Thin gauge will not support wide container candles Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B01H83VPDW ### 5. Bee Wick 420ft of 100% Organic Hemp Wick Made with American Beeswax, 1.0mm Our score: 8.0/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) Bee Wick 420ft of 100% organic hemp wick made with American beeswax in 1.0mm size. Pros: - American beeswax coating is a clear sourcing detail - 420ft spool balances long supply with manageable size - Organic hemp suits natural and beeswax candle lines Cons: - No tabs included, so container use needs separate sustainers - Thin 1.0mm wick limits it to small candles and tapers Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B09THKRSM3 ### 6. EricX Light Beeswax Hemp Wick, 200 ft Spool, Organic Hemp Wick Well Coated with Beeswax, Standard Size 1.0mm Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) EricX Light beeswax hemp wick on a 200 ft spool, organic hemp well coated with beeswax in standard 1.0mm size. Pros: - 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 Cons: - No sustainer tabs included for container use - Standard size alone limits it to small diameter candles Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B01I2YAV0Y ### 7. I-Tal Hemp Wick Spool Made of Organic Hemp and Bees Wax, 250 ft of Wick Our score: 7.4/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) I-Tal hemp wick spool made of organic hemp and bees wax with 250 ft of wick, a long running hemp wick brand. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Test burn a short length first to check it suits your candle size - Mainly marketed as lighter wick, so candle tabs are not included Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B01LMO427E ### 8. CHEFBEE 200 FT Organic Hemp Wick, Well Coated Natural Beeswax for Hemp Wick Lighter or Candle Making, Standard Size 1.1mm Our score: 7.2/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) CHEFBEE 200 FT organic hemp wick, well coated in natural beeswax, in standard 1.1mm size for lighters or candles. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Marketed partly as lighter wick, not purely for candles - No sustainer tabs included for jar candles Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B0925G2VBY As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.