Posted by ejo on April 28, 2004 at 00:06:50:
In Reply to: homemade candle wicks>> posted by sue on November 05, 2000 at 10:08:25:
: has anyone ever had any luck making homemade wicks for candles or is it a waste of time? Where can I find a site to tell me how?
Wick is what burns the candle, and it can also be purchased or homemade. To make your own wick, soak heavy cotton strips of yarn in 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of boric acid and 1 cup of water for 12 hours. Hang to dry. When dry, braid 3 strands together to make a wick.