Steel Candle Wick Trimmer, 18 x 5,5 cm, black

Wick trimmers

Wick trimmers cut the candle wick to the right length even in places ordinary scissors cannot reach. A wick that is too long smokes, produces a high flame, and the candle burns unevenly. A trimmed wick burns cleanly and steadily, the glass stays soot-free and the container does not overheat.

Thanks to the long curved arm you can reach the bottom of deeper glasses and containers without touching the wax or the sides. The blades close at an angle, so you can trim the wick just above the wax surface even when the candle is partially burned and the flame sits lower in the container.

Key benefits

• Curved arm – precise cut at the bottom of glasses and narrow containers without touching the sides or wax.
• Cleaner burning – a regularly trimmed wick reduces smoking, soot on the glass and overheating of the container.
• Catching the trimmed end – shaped blades hold the cut piece of wick so it does not fall into the melted wax.
• Practical size – a length of 18 cm gives good reach while the scissors remain comfortable to hold in one hand.

Use

The scissors are useful both in candle making and in everyday candle use. Before each lighting, trim the wick to approximately 5 mm, and for wooden wicks rather to 3 – 4 mm. They are equally practical for the final finishing of freshly poured candles, where the wicks need to be levelled to a uniform length.

They are suitable for container candles in glasses and tins, where the wick is hard to reach, as well as for free-standing and moulded candles.

What is good to know

After use, wipe the blades clean of wax residue so they do not stick or clog. The scissors are not dishwasher-safe; wiping and occasional degreasing is sufficient. Cut a thicker wooden wick in one firm motion rather than several small cuts, otherwise the edge will fray.

Frequently asked questions