How can you make a candle without a snuffer?

The ultimate trick for putting out a candle without smoke is to use a candle wick dipper. The method, using the dipper to bend the wick into the wax, is an age old trick that will put out the flame without causing any smoke.

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Also, how do you snuff a candle without a snuffer?

Take hold of the wick with a wick dipper or pair of tweezers. If you don't have a wick dipper on hand, you could also use another long, slender implement, such as a chopstick or paperclip, to force the wick down. In some cases, the pressure from the wick dipper or tweezers may be enough to put the flame out on its own. What is a wick hook? A thin brass hook, it reaches out to press the wick into the candle's wax and under its grip the flame extinguishes without smoke.

Are 3 wick candles better?

Yes, three wicks burn faster but having three wicks creates a candle source with more light and flame. In other words, three wick candles look cool. Why did my glass candle explode? Since the hotter area of the candle is generally the center and the wax pool becomes a little cooler as it spreads out to the edge, the hot splattering water/wax, and fire combination reaches out towards the glass container causing the candle to break or "explode."

When should you throw out candles?

As with most things, knowing when to stop burning your candle is important. This keeps you, and your furniture, safe. When there is approximately 1/2" of wax left in the bottom of your candle it's time to stop burning. It's okay for there to be some wax left over, candles are created with this little buffer of wax.