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Wick Trimming

Posted by Phillip Brown on

Wick Trimming

So what can you do if your candle starts smoking?  Well, a lot of times the smoking is due to the wick being too long which causes a bigger flame and too much heat build-up in the jar.  You know that the wick should be trimmed to 1/4", but how do you trim it down inside the jar?  We recommend investing in a wick trimmer.  Wick trimmers are similar to scissors, but with a flat head that is angled similar to a dental tool.  That way, you can reach down inside the jar and trim the wick to the desired...

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