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2. Candle wick - Wikipedia

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   A candle wick or lamp wick is usually made of braided cotton that holds the flame of a candle or oil lamp. A candle wick works by capillary action, conveying ("wicking") the fuel to the flame. When the liquid fuel, typically melted candle wax, reaches the flame it then vaporizes and combusts. In other words, the wick brings the liquified wax up ...

3. Fragrance lamp - Wikipedia

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   The original Berger lamp used methyl alcohol, while modern lamps use isopropyl alcohol (90% or more). [5] Perfumes or essential oils may be added. To start the catalytic process it is necessary to allow the wick to thoroughly absorb the fuel and then to light the catalytic burner with a flame and let it burn for approximately two minutes until the catalytic stone reaches the correct operating ...

4. 7 Candle Safety Tips You Absolutely Should Be Following

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   She stresses the importance of trimming wicks regularly. "A trimmed wick allows the candle to burn clean, evenly, and slowly, extending the life of your candle up to 20% longer," she says.

5. Oil lamp - Wikipedia

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   The four-wick oil lamps persist into this period. However, most lamps now have only one wick. Early in this period the pinch is shallow, while later on it becomes more prominent and the mouth protrudes from the lamp's body. The bases are simple and flat. The crude potter's wheel is introduced, transforming the handmade bowls to a more uniform ...

6. Where Does Candle Wax Go When You Burn a Candle? - AOL

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   People who burn candles frequently know that the process works best if you trim the wick. If a wick is too long, the combustion process sometimes gets thrown off, says the candle company Homesick .

7. Is Your Candle Wick Mushrooming? Here’s How to Fix It - AOL

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   All you need to do is trim the wick on your candle (when it’s no longer burning). You can find a wick trimmer on Amazon for less than $10 , if you don’t already have one.