Objective: To secure wicks to the bottom of jars so they are stable while pouring wax candles.

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?

OPT: (i) Make a small ball of Blu Tack adhesive and put it into the bottom center of the jar. Press wick firmly into the Blu Tack, as it is pressure sensitive.. (ii) Make a small ball of toothpaste and put it into the bottom center of the jar. Press wick firmly into the toothpaste, as it is pressure sensitive..
(i)