a candle has a ribbon style wick disposed in the candle body so that the wick creates a shape in addition to the shape of the wick material itself . the shape created by the wick is an open or closed shape that may be geometric or organic . the body of the wick is surrounded by wax and , if a closed shape is created , the wax is disposed within the closed shape . once lit , the flame of the candle then takes on the shape created by the placement of the wick .