How Do You Fix Buried Candle Wicks?
Candles add a warm touch to a home’s decor–as long as they burn properly. Some pillar-style candles burn for a while, then the flame expires because the wick becomes buried in liquid wax. Improperly trimmed wicks may get buried in the candle, rendering them unusable. Simple trimming and monitoring techniques will allow you to use candles until they’re burned far down, producing the homey, welcoming atmosphere you want. Step 1 Trim the wick of a new candle to approximately 1/4 inch in length. This is the optimum length to enable the wick to absorb and burn off melting wax on a steady basis. Longer wicks, often trimmed too long in factories, simply char; shorter wicks become swamped by melted wax. Step 2 Rescue a buried wick by removing excess melting wax. Extinguish the candle and use a spoon to remove the wax pool. Scoop out a larger wax reservoir around the wick with a knife. Step 3 Shield your candle from drafts inside a glass chimney or storm lantern. Wicks often become buried when
