🕯 Why Trimming Your Wicks Matters (And How It Helps Your Candle Last Longer)

At Hippie’s Homemade Candles, every candle is poured with intention—from the blend of botanical oils to the natural cotton wick. But there’s one tiny ritual we always recommend that makes a big difference in how your candle burns: trimming the wick.

It’s a small step that often gets skipped—but once you understand why it’s important, it’ll become second nature.

✂️ What Happens When You Don't Trim Your Wick?

When a wick is too long, the flame burns hotter and faster than it should. This leads to:

• Soot and smoke – especially on the sides of the jar

• Mushrooming – a black ball forms at the tip of the wick

• Uneven burning – your candle may tunnel or burn down one side

• Shorter burn time – the candle burns up quicker than it should

• Overheating the jar – which can make it unsafe over time

• 
  

💡 Trimming wicks Helps Your Candle Burn Clean and Even

A properly trimmed wick ensures:

• A calm, steady flame

• A longer-lasting candle

• Less soot and smoke

• Even melting of the wax pool

• A more fragrant and enjoyable experience

Your candle will look better, smell better, and last longer—just the way it was meant to.

🛠 How to Trim a Wick the Right Way

Before every burn, trim the wick to about ¼ inch.

You can use:

• Wick trimmers (they’re worth it!)

• Small scissors or nail clippers in a pinch

• Your fingers to pinch off the tip of a cooled wick

And don’t forget to remove any trimmed pieces from the wax before lighting!

🌿 It's a Simple Ritual of Care

Just like tending to your garden, trimming your candle wick is a little act of love. It honors the slow, intentional way our candles were made—and helps you enjoy every last ounce of glow and scent they offer.

Your candles (and your home) will thank you for it. 🕯