500-Pc Metal Candle Wick Sustainer Tabs | DIY Candle Making Kit

Keep Your Wicks Perfectly Centered Every Time

Whether you're a seasoned chandler or just starting your candle-making hobby, these 500-piece metal candle wick sustainer tabs are the essential accessory your craft table needs. Designed to hold wicks firmly in place at the base of your candle vessel, these sturdy silver tabs ensure a straight, stable burn from start to finish — no more shifting, tilting, or off-center wicks.

Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

• Secure Wick Placement: Each tab grips your wick at the base, preventing movement while you pour hot wax — resulting in a cleaner, more even candle every time.
• Perfect Fit for Medium Wicks: With a base diameter of approximately 12.5 mm (0.78 inches) and a central hole of ~3 mm, these tabs are sized to accommodate a wide range of medium candle wicks, making them versatile for jar candles, pillar molds, tins, and more.
• Easy to Use: Simply thread your wick through the small center hole and crimp the tab securely with a pair of pliers — that's it! Quick setup means more time crafting and less time fussing with setup.
• Bulk Pack of 500: With 500 tabs in every set, you have everything you need to fuel countless candle-making sessions without running out mid-project.
• Thoughtful Gift Potential: Use these tabs to craft beautiful homemade candles — perfect as heartfelt, personalized gifts for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and special occasions.
• High-Quality Metal Construction: Made from durable, heat-resistant metal in a clean silver finish that blends seamlessly into any candle type.

Specifications

Package Contents

• 500 × Candle Wick Sustainer Tabs

Perfect For

• Soy wax, beeswax, paraffin, and coconut wax candles
• Jar, tin, container, and pillar candle making
• DIY craft projects and homemade gift making
• Hobby crafters, small candle businesses, and workshops

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What size wicks are compatible with these candle wick sustainer tabs?

A: These metal wick sustainer tabs feature a 12.5 mm base diameter and a ~3 mm center hole, making them ideal for medium-sized candle wicks. They work well with most standard cotton and wood wicks used in jar, tin, and container candles.

Q: Do I need any special tools to use these wick sustainer tabs?

A: No special tools are required beyond a basic pair of pliers. Simply thread your wick through the center hole and use the pliers to crimp the tab securely around the wick base. It takes just seconds per candle and ensures a stable hold throughout the pouring process.

Q: Are these tabs suitable for all types of wax, including soy, beeswax, and paraffin?

A: Yes! These metal sustainer tabs are compatible with all common candle waxes, including soy wax, beeswax, paraffin, coconut wax, and blended waxes. The heat-resistant metal construction holds up reliably across all candle-making applications.

Q: How many candles can I make with 500 sustainer tabs?

A: Since each candle typically uses one sustainer tab (or two for larger vessels with double wicks), a pack of 500 tabs can support between 250 and 500 individual candles — plenty for hobbyists, crafters, and small candle-making businesses alike.