Diptyque wick trimmer12/25/2023 ![]() ![]() The first time you light your candle will determine how long it lasts. "If your candle is in a jar or vessel of some sort, rather than a pillar candle, it's really important to burn it for between 2-4 hours the first time," says Jo. Then it will burn down evenly, rather than 'tunnelling' where wax is left at the sides of the vessel, which is wasteful and unsightly." Trim the candle wick "The wax needs to melt all across the surface of the candle, creating a 'memory pool' of wax. "When you first get your candle, the wick will be just the right length," explains Jo. "But as a candle goes down sometimes it 'mushrooms' and curls round which means the candle will burn faster and create more soot. Trimming the wick will reduce the height of the flame ensuring that your candle burns more slowly and lasts longer. "With a pillar candle you can use scissors but if the candle is in a vessel it's best to invest in a wick trimmer. This will ensure the wick is cut evenly, not at an angle, and the wick trimmer has a little cup to ensure the trimmings don't fall into the candle wax.With any candle to ensure an even burn (no tunneling or uneven wax residue left on the sides as the candle burn down and the wax melts, do a “memory burn” the first time you light any new candle. ![]() A “memory burn” is to train the candle to burn evenly down to get your money’s worth of burn time. The first time the candle is lit the wax pool or melt all the way to the edges of the candle. Burn the candle for at least two hours the first time you burn it. Trim The Wickīefore lighting your candle, trim the candle wick to 1/4 ideal length. Also, it is important to keep the glass clean on the sides of the jars and doesn’t over-heat your candle and waste product. Realign The WickĪfter a good burn, just make sure the wick is sitting upright & center before the wax cools – but be careful! Safety You can use a candlewick trimmer but even kitchen scissors will work in a pinch. Keep your candles out of direct sunlight, in a cool space and they can last for years. I keep mine in a candle drawer and tuck away seasonal candles. Temperature control will keep the oils and the wax happy together in balance. Favorite Candlesįor something light and refreshing for the kitchen, I love Fig. It smells so good when you have a clean kitchen and it is burning. I prefer to burn different Diptyque candles at different times of the year. In the fall and winter, I love the earthy scent of Feu de Bois. It smells like a campfire or fireplace fire and guys tend to lean towards this scent. If you are looking for a gift for him, this is the one I always recommend first. For a first-time candle gift, the Baies candle is always a top option. For the kitchen, I love the new Droguerie odor removing candle with basil. It smells so good and really makes the kitchen smell fresh. ![]() This is now one of the top sellers on the blog. Also because of the beveled tip it cuts the wick straight versus scissors which will cut the wick at a slant if you have to insert it into the jar and a angled cut wick won’t burn straight.In the summer months, I love Tuberose, Rose, and Jasmine. Wick trimmers are more aesthetically pleasing than basic scissors and I can leave them laying on the coffee table or desk. They also double as a decorative accessory. Now I no longer have to worry about getting my scissors dirty. It took me a long time before I splurged on a Diptyque wick trimmer but I’ve found it well worth the investment and I use it all the time. Sometimes I accidentally drop it into the candle and it ends up getting the melted wax very messy or sinks to the bottom of the liquified portion.On wick trimmers vs scissors, I find they both work, but it is nice to have a dedicated tool just for trimming wicks. I trim mine after they’ve cooled just in case I don’t catch the end of the trimmed wick. It’s commonly recommended that you trim them as short as possible without cutting them too short. Trimming the candle wick after they burn is important to prevent them from smoking on the next burn or from burning the sides of the glass. ![]()
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