Round Cotton Lantern Wick, 4 Sizes (1/16 in to 1/4 in), Natural Fiber, Oil Lamps, Lanterns, Candle Making

The finest natural cotton and hemp braided oil wick available. This wick is specially designed, with its thick inner section consisting of cotton roving and braided outer cotton exterior, to work with a variety of lamp oils. Top lantern and oil lamp makers throughout the country use our oil wick. Also used for passive lubrication, filtration or sewn into circles for bearing grease seals. We've packaged the most popular sizes for sample and small project work.

A retail-packaged sample run of round cotton and hemp lantern wick in four diameters from 1/16 to 1/4 inch, sized for small repair jobs.

• Rewick a single hurricane lamp without buying a full production spool.
• Stock a hardware-store rack with the four most common lantern sizes.
• Sew the cotton braid into circles for use as bearing grease seals.
• Test fit against a vintage lamp before committing to bulk.

We started as a shoelace factory in Pepperell, Massachusetts, in 1917. More than a century later, that same commitment to quality manufacturing is woven into every product we make. From cord and wicking to beads and craft kits, we provide the materials and inspiration that help makers turn ideas into something they can proudly say, 'I made this.' Built on tradition, designed for modern creativity. Read the full story →