Wick trimming and a quick pass with the heat gun bring everything together for a smooth, flawless candle top. It is a small step that makes a big difference in how each candle looks and burns. Careful finishing so every candle leaves the studio looking its best! #CandleMaking #HandPouredCandles #ShopLocalAirdrie #AirdrieSmallBusiness #YYCLocal | Ian Earl | Facebook

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You may have lit a "mushroomed" candle wick before and had the soot explode a little all through your beautiful soy wax, leaving dirty black dots all through it! So why trim your candle wick? Trimming the candle wick is super important to make your candle burn cleanly, safely, and it will last much longer! If you don't, the soot can build up and "mushroom" on the wick. It means far more soot is put into the air, and also is the reason why you see some jars get covered in black soot on the inside