If you don't soak them you only have yourself to blame. I did a quick test from the same tree. Part, part was lit with nothing and the other was pre-soaked in my favorite aroma oil. I just keep a small sealed container of wicks to soak and let dry before throwing in the candle. I've found that you can sometimes get away with pre-soaking with wood wicks depending on the type of wax used, but you'll definitely get better flames and more cracking with pre-soaking. I posted a picture with a simple candle mold and two wicks, guess which one was pre-soaked? Many Thanks.
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