How to Make a Candle With Essential Oils (with Pictures ...
Trim the wick down to about 1 ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm). Unravel the wick first, then cut it with a pair of scissors down to about 1 ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm). This will help prevent the flame from becoming too big and creating too much smoke. You will need to trim the wick down each time before you use the candle.