Follow up after testing:
Used flat tin lid and twisted the Premier wick, holding inch above stem tab, for one full turn. Secured to inverted lid, sans wax and lit. As the wick burned, it did "unwind ", and the flame stayed centered 😁 even tho the wick curl turned! Yay! that's a positive step for a uniformed melt.
Flat tin lid inverted, set non twisted Premier wick sans wax, and lit. The wick curled toward the crimp indentation of the tab! Did a second try with a new wick, and same result. So, there's another positive step.
Thanks to both of you for your help. This forum is just full of great people offering great advice. It's much appreciated