Abstract: The invention relates to a candle-wicking machine which automatically operates to insert a candle wick into a candle after the candle has been formed to its desired shape. A plurality of candles can be wicked at the same time. Essentially, wicking material is cut to length, and then engaged near one end with a wicking rod that is forced down into the candle carrying the wicking material with it and depositing the wicking material into the candle on removal of the wicking rod. The essence of the invention lies in proper association of the wicking material with the wicking rod, cutting the wicking material to proper length, and the engagement of the wicking rod with the wicking material to force it into the candle.