Dana Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I am having trouble cutting my wicks after the candle is poured. I have used the wick cutter from BC, but it takes to long. So I just use a scissors. In order to cut the wick so it is not cut at an angle I bend the wick over just a bit and snip it, but this makes the wax pull away from the wick and crumble a bit around where the wax meets the wick...then I have to heat gun or press with my finger...it is becoming a pain. What do you all use to cut your wicks? I am cutting CD 14 and CD16 and they are kinda thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I just use scissors. I dont know what else to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwillo2 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I use toenail/fingernail clippers...... Works great for me! Easy.. cheap.. The doggie ones work great too!HTH!Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I use toenail clippers. The opening between the cutters is large enough for most wicks and they make a clean cut without messing up the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoniasCreations Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I also use the toenail clippers, the fingernail ones are to small IMO. I really thought I was the only one doing this, guess not.Antonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I use a small pair of wire cutters DBF bought me at the tool store.tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwillo2 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I also use the toenail clippers, the fingernail ones are to small IMO. I really thought I was the only one doing this, guess not.AntoniaI thought I was the only one doing that too.....LOL:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Toenail clippers!!! Nothing else compares!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 When you use the toenail clippers, where does the long leftover wick go when you are clipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I am holding the top of the wick with my left hand and clip with my right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoniasCreations Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Not sure if I understand this correctly. I save the rest of the wick and put back in the bag to put a wick tab on and reuse if I can.If this is not what you mean, then I will try again.To clip the wick I take it out of the clothes pin and grab the toenail clippers and slip them around the wick, where I want to clip it. The rest of the wick is usually, some slid between the 2 metal pieces and some either standing straight up or hanging over the jar. And just squeeze. I hope this makes some since, if not let me know and I will take a picture for you. Antonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Another toenail clipper user here! I find it the best tool for clipping wicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Toenail clipper here as well! I wait until my candles have completely cooled then clip it. That way I don't move my jars more than I have to (usually not at all) I put them in a ziploc bag (hate to waste stuff) but have yet to ever use them for something. Some day a use for them will come along, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Another toenail clipper here too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Scissors, all my wicks are cut on an angle. The wick catches on fire and the tip is burned up in a flash so who care if it's at an angle. Looks good to me... They have to be sharp at the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 It seems I get some mushrooming when I have the wick cut at a slant. That is why I want it cut straight across. I think I get how to clip them with the toenail clippers....it sounds simple....but when I go to do it I feel all clumsy. I have always used scissors so it feels weird to do it any other way. I just poured 900 candles and am down to my last 100 and finally got fed up with the slanted wick thing and trying to clip that point off. I wish I would have asked sooner! Oh well, now I know...thanks everyone for all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie1091 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Candles and Suppplies has some very sharp wick cutters. I just ordered some. They are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmama2700 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I use toenail/fingernail clippers...... Works great for me! Easy.. cheap.. The doggie ones work great too!HTH!EmilyDitto here also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellen Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 After buying NUMEROUS products to cut wicks and NOTHING worked wonderfully, easily and consistently.....I went and bought some thin nosed wire cutters.They cut perfectly, easy to handle, super sharp (so no fraying)....and to boot they cost me $5 at the market in the tool section.One of my BEST buys yet.Cheers,Hells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Wire cutters here . . .I sold them from my son who is an electrian Quick and easy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I use toenail clippers too!, I guess we all figured that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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