Whats a cotton wick ? and whats a wax how is it created ?

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"Cotton wicks may be thin, long pieces of cotton or may be round in shape, for various applications. Cotton, being non-toxic, is both safe and efficient for use in the manufacture of candle wicking.

The following types of wicks are usually manufactured:

Zinc Core - These are cotton wicks with a thin metal wire core made of Zinc.
Tin Core - These are also cotton wicks with a thin metal wire core made of Tin.
Paper Core - These are cotton wicks with a core made of a stiff paper, like cardboard.
Coreless Cotton - These are completely cotton braided wicks and contain no core material.
Hemp Core - These are available in cotton braid with hemp core, or in 100% hemp braid. "

"Paraffin is a petroleum based candle wax. It tends to be less expensive than other forms of wax and comes in chunks or powder form. You can buy the wax precolored or you can buy the wax in a neutral color and your own color. This is the most popular type of candle wax used.Beeswax Candle wax is made from the wax bees use in their hives. Beeswax can be bought in several forms including flat & honeycomb sheets, blocks, chunks and pearls."