HTP wicks

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Stock checked on October 6, 2026

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What HTP wicks are

HTP is a series of flat-braided cotton wicks with paper threads woven in, like other self-trimming series, but constructed to draw viscous waxes more efficiently. Natural waxes such as soy, rapeseed and coconut, especially with a lot of fragrance, travel up a wick more slowly; HTP wicks make up for that sluggishness and keep the flame more consistent.

As they burn, the tip curls and is consumed at the edge of the flame, so the wick partly trims itself and mushrooms very little. That’s why they are a favorite for coconut wax candles, coconut-soy blends and soy candles with dense fragrances.

Sizes in the series

HTP numbering is a bit quirky: you’ll see codes like HTP 31, 41, 52, 62, 73, 83, 93, 104 or 1212. Don’t look for math behind it; just know that the number goes up as the wick gets thicker. Sizes 52–83 cover most household jars from about 2.4 to 3.1 inches (6–8 cm), and the larger ones are for wide or multi-wick vessels.

How to choose: HTP vs. other wicks

Reach for HTP when your wax is viscous, your fragrance load is high, or other flat wicks drown and tunnel. If your candle already burns well with ECO, there’s no need to switch. For sizing, start with the jar diameter and use the wick calculator, then confirm with test burns.

Series	Flame style	Best with	Keep in mind
ECO	Calm and clean	Soy and rapeseed with moderate fragrance	Can be underpowered with dense fragrances
CD	A bit livelier	Soy, paraffin, blends	Easy to oversize
HTP	Strong and steady	Coconut, viscous blends, heavy fragrance	Confusing numbering
Wood	Wide, low, crackling	Coconut and soy in jars	Harder to dial in

This comparison is general: every wick maker has its quirks and every formula behaves differently. The only reliable answer is a test burn with your wax, your fragrance and your jar.

How to use them

1. Stick the tab to the center of the jar with a wick sticker.
2. Straighten the wick and hold it with a centering device until the wax is completely set.
3. Cure for the time your wax recommends; for soy and coconut, one to two weeks.
4. Trim to about 1/4 inch (5–6 mm) and light it. Let the first burn go until the melt pool reaches the edge (usually 3–4 hours).
5. Write down the melt pool width, flame height and any smoke or soot.

Common mistakes

• Using HTP in very fluid waxes without testing a smaller size. In paraffin they can produce too much flame.
• Mixing up the numbering. An HTP 73 doesn’t map to a specific ECO or CD size; you have to test.
• Sizing up to fix a weak scent. If the candle doesn’t smell, check your fragrance load and cure time first.
• Skipping the trim. Even though they partly self-trim, they burn best at 1/4 inch.
• Leaving a candle burning unattended during tests.

Telltale signs that an HTP wick might help: the flame shrinks and flickers after the first hour, the melt pool stalls short of the edge even though the wick looks big enough, or the wick drowns as the candle burns down. If you see any of these with a natural wax, an HTP test is worth a try.

Looking for alternatives? Compare them with CD wicks and read our guide to choosing a wick.

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How to use hTP wicks, step by step

1. Measure the inside diameter of the jar.
2. Pick a starting HTP size.
3. Stick the tab in the center and center the wick.
4. Pour and let it cure.
5. Trim to 1/4 inch and run a 3–4 hour test burn.
6. Adjust the size based on melt pool and flame.

Tips

• If your ECO wicks drown with a particular fragrance, try HTP in the same wax.
• Buy a sampler of 4–5 consecutive sizes.
• Label each test candle with the wick size on the bottom.
• Always compare using the same amount of wax and the same jar.

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