Our new Wick Trimmer features a brushed silver finish and decorative engraving. It is the perfect partner for our gorgeous candle collection. How to Use: Trimming a candle prevents sooty wick debris, so knowing how to trim a candle wick is the skill for keeping your candles burning for longer. When trimming candle wick, you want at least ¼ of an inch left. Use a wick trimmer or sharp scissors to do this. Measures approximately 7" long and 2.375" wide at its