Our wood wicks don't need to be trimmed before the first lighting. Burn your candle at least 1.5 to 4 hours each time to avoid tunneling, and keep it lit until a full melt pool is reached; otherwise the wick may eventually drown. Always trim the wick before relighting: blow out the candle, let the wax solidify, then break off the burnt ash with your fingers or a paper towel (we turn the candle upside down so ash doesn't fall onto the wax). Wicks may need trimming after about 4 hours of burning. If the flame is too high after relighting, trim the wick further with nippers or a nail clipper. Read our full candle care tips.