31 Days of Warmth • Countdown to Christmas

31 Days of Warmth • Countdown to Christmas

 

🕯️ Day 13 – Why Wick Trimming Matters

A candle’s glow is more than just a flame—it’s a balance of care, craftsmanship, and intention. One small step makes a big difference in how your candle burns: wick trimming.

✂️ Why Trim Your Wick?

Trimming your wick to ¼ inch before every burn helps your candle perform at its best.

Cleaner Burn – Reduces excess soot and smoke
🔥 Even Melt Pool – Prevents tunneling and wasted wax
🕯️ Longer Candle Life – Slows the burn so you enjoy it longer
🌿 True Scent Throw – Keeps the fragrance balanced, not overpowering

🚫 What Happens If You Don’t Trim?

An untrimmed wick can cause:

  • Flickering or overly tall flames

  • Black soot on your jar

  • Faster wax consumption

  • A scent that smells “off” or too strong

🤍 A Little Ritual of Care

We love to think of wick trimming as a moment of pause—a small ritual before lighting your candle. Just a quick snip, a deep breath, and then let the warmth fill your space.

Every Ignite The Flame Candle Co. candle is hand-poured with love, but how you care for it helps keep the magic alive ✨

🕯️ Pro Tip: Always trim once the wax has cooled completely.

With warmth & love,
Your Ignite The Flame Candle Co. family