Wick Helper Tool – Candle Wick Placement, Centring & Holder for Jars & Tins
Centre your wick accurately and keep it steady through the pour.
The Wick Helper helps position the wick tab in the centre of your jar or tin, then keeps the wick upright and centred while you pour and the wax begins to set.
The result is straighter wicks, fewer off-centre wicks and a quicker, more consistent setup across your batch, with less time spent adjusting and repositioning wicks by hand.
Key details
- Choose by supplier and exact jar or tin
- Wick Holder matched to the selected container
- Wick Holders and Placement Tubes are priced individually
- One Placement Tube can be reused with multiple Wick Holders of the same fit
- Placement Tubes are size-specific and must match the Wick Holder selected
- Suitable for braided wicks up to 3.5 mm
- Not suitable for wooden wicks
Choosing your Wick Helper
Simply select:
- Your container supplier
- Your exact jar or tin
- The number of Wick Holders you need
- The number of Placement Tubes you need
We’ve matched each listed container to the correct Wick Holder fit, so there is no need to measure your jar or work out which size to choose yourself.
Please select the exact container from the correct supplier. Jars and tins with the same capacity can have different dimensions and may require a different fit.
Important Fit Disclaimer
Each Wick Helper is designed and tested using the exact container listed in the product options.
However, we have also found small dimensional differences between containers of the same type — different colour versions from the same supplier. Because of this, slight variations in fit may occasionally occur.
If you're unsure whether your container matches the version we have tested, please get in touch before ordering and we'll be happy to help.
Wick Holder & Placement Tube
The two parts have different jobs.
Wick Holder
Stays on the container during pouring and helps keep the wick upright and centred while the wax begins to set.
You will normally need one Wick Holder for each candle you want to pour at the same time.
Placement Tube
Used to position the wick tab accurately in the centre of the container. Once the wick is positioned, the tube is removed and reused.
You do not need one Placement Tube for every Wick Holder.
However, Placement Tubes are matched to their Wick Holder fit. A Placement Tube designed for one size cannot be used with a different Wick Holder size.
How it works
- Feed the wick through the Wick Holder.
- Insert the matching Placement Tube.
- Use the tube to position and press the wick tab onto the centre of the container base.
- Remove the Placement Tube.
- Leave the Wick Holder fitted while pouring.
The Placement Tube can then be reused with other Wick Holders of the same fit.
Can't find your container?
If your supplier or exact jar or tin is not listed, select Bespoke Fit and enter the outer top diameter of your container.
Bespoke fits are available for outer top diameters from 40–94 mm.
Glass jars and metal tins: measure straight across the outside of the top rim.
Threaded and amber apothecary jars: measure across the outside of the neck, including the thread.
If your container falls outside this range, or you're unsure what to measure, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.
What's included
Your order will contain:
- Your selected quantity of Wick Holders
- Your selected quantity of matching Placement Tubes
- Printed instruction guide
Only the quantities selected when ordering will be supplied.
Good to know
- Suitable for braided wicks up to 3.5 mm
- Not suitable for wooden wicks
- 3D printed to order in the UK.
The Wick Helper is not heatproof. Keep it away from direct heat, open flames, heat guns, dishwashers, solvents, harsh chemicals and hot wax poured directly onto the tool.
If wax touches the tool, allow it to cool fully before cleaning. Wash by hand using warm soapy water and a soft cloth, then store flat in a cool, dry place.
Fine layer lines are normal on 3D-printed products and do not affect use. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting, screen settings and filament batches.
Printed to order — please check your supplier, container and quantities carefully before purchasing.
Independent compatibility notice:
Creative3DPrints is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any jar supplier named above. Supplier and product names are used solely to identify jars we have purchased and tested for compatibility.
| Compatible containers | Listed candle jars, apothecary jars and metal tins, plus bespoke fits |
|---|---|
| Fit selection | Choose by supplier and exact container, or select Bespoke Fit if your container is not listed |
| Wick Holder | Sized to fit the selected jar or tin; choose the quantity required for your batch |
| Placement Tube | Centres the wick tab; reusable with Wick Holders of the same size. |
| How to measure bespoke sizes | Measure across the outer top rim. Threaded jars: measure across the neck, including the thread |
| Wick compatibility | Suitable for braided candle wicks up to 3.5mm outer diameter. Not suitable for wooden wicks |
| Material / Heat Resistance | 3D-printed thermoplastic — not heatproof |
| Included | Your selected quantity of Wick Holders and Placement Tubes, plus a printed instruction guide |
| Made | Designed by Creative3DPrints and printed to order in the UK |
| Available sizes | 40–94 mm outer top diameter |
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