topofmurrayhill Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Would like to get a few opinions on the most durable and effective trimmer for unburned wick for candle finishing.BCN has a conventional trimmer that they say is only for burnt wick. They also have the Clip-a-Wick trimmer which I already have. That one's good but not appropriate for finishing because it can leave a circle around the wick.Is the Clean-Cut the one for the job or is there something better? It looks all fancy but I just want something that works great and doesn't wear out easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest highflier Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Hey Top I just ordered 144 clean cut trimmers to sell at the store. They work great on burnt and unburnt wicks. I'm trimming all my wick to size on every candle we pour. Very durable and heavy duty. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Thanks man. It's ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I have quite a collection of wick trimmers including the ones that are mentioned in this thread. I have to tell you, stop wasting your money on all these gadgets. I have found that in my personal experience that nothing beats a good pair of nail clippers- the big ones for your toes.Laugh if you will ... they work great and cost very little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 That's funny. I think nothing beats a wick trimmer for clipping toenails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Kitty paw nail clippers are da bomb on new wicks. They're a circle when closing so the wick is trapped between the blades. No matter how large the wick is, it can't run screaming for it's life when the jaws close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I'm in love with my jewelry thread cutter majobbie. LOL...I just starting beading, so who the heck knows the technical term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 nothing beats a good pair of nail clippers- the big ones for your toes.Laugh if you will ... they work great and cost very little.Yep, I use the same thing.. They work better than anything else I've tried and spent money on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Kitty Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Just have an alien fly by doing mach 1 without the after burners. Seems to be working good with mine so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I use the clean cut trimmers to cut all my wicks and they work great but seem to get "loose" and not give that tight cut. Bruce mentioned a way to tighten the fastener back up, so I'll need to try that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I use cuticle nippers....These are great for when the candle is still burning, I can trim and keep the candle lit. Caution: For professional use only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I didn't know that the little green men were the ones clipping my wicks! Mystery solved. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Are you guys referring to prior to burning your candle, or during, for trimming??? Would how you trim make a difference to how it burns???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Nail Clippers work great as well as the standard wire cutters found in the tool box.For some reason every wick trimmer I have bought is fairly dull and gets even more dull very fast. Maybe there is a better quality I havent found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candleessence Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I stole my DH wire cutters! They work great, hubby not too happy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I use wire cutters too and occasionally toenail clippers. My kitties' nail trimmers work great too, but my husband made those off limits because he's the one that trims the kitties' nails and he didn't like what I was doing to the trimmers! DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Are you guys referring to prior to burning your candle, or during, for trimming??? Would how you trim make a difference to how it burns????I'm talking about the initial trimming when the candle is complete. I believe that's what he was asking about. This is what I use... though I got it at Wal-Mart pet dept for 3 or 4 bucks a few years ago. That was when the kittes were still small enough they would hold still for trimming. Now they run from them. :tiptoe: At least I get good use from them now http://www.bullwrinkle.com/index.html?ShoppingPages/dognailclipper.htm~indexmain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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