TIPS: Wick Trimming 101; what, why and how?
For candle lovers, candle care is a big deal and wick
trimming is very important!
What is a wick trimmer?
You’ve probably seen it before, a particularly strange metal pair of “scissors” with a small plate? Its curved shape makes it easy to use in any container. It makes a clean cut of the wick while recovering the debris.
Why do you need to trim your wicks?
[It's important for so many reasons]
1.) Clean burn: avoid dark smoke (and smoke alarm detector)
2.) Clean container: avoid smoky candle jars, better fragrance diffusion
3.) Burns safely: a longer wick creates a higher flame which can be dangerous
4.) Prevent mushrooming: remove the build-up of carbon
How often do you use a wick trimmer?
It’s quick and simple but you have to do it every-time you use your candles.
1.) Place the wick trimmer on wick
2.) Bring the blades towards the wick parallel to the wax
3.) Cut the wick to a height of about 4/5 mm
4.) Throw away the wick debris
2.) Bring the blades towards the wick parallel to the wax
3.) Cut the wick to a height of about 4/5 mm
4.) Throw away the wick debris
Where to buy a wick trimmer?
Purchase your Thomas Blonde wick trimmer here. Use code TAKE15 for 15% off your entire order!