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05-23-2026 09:12 PM
I have a candle that wasn't properly allowed to burn down once.
So, one of the wicks won't stay lit.
I've scooped out excess wax and threw it out...hoping to even the "playing field" so-to-speak. NOT happy about losing that wax!
But, it hasn't made any difference.
Anyone want to help me rejuvenate a three-wick candle that has lost it's way???
05-23-2026 09:45 PM - edited 05-23-2026 10:06 PM
I hate it when that happens!
The only thing I can think of is if you don't have them already, get some wicks to have on hand. I actually do have them and have used them when a candle has a wick that goes bad.
You can buy them at Walmart, Michaels, many stores.
05-23-2026 09:45 PM
Have you thought about wrapping aluminum foil around the outside of the candle (the entire thing and it can even extend above the top edge of the glass)? That should even out the wax, but not sure from your description if that will bury the wick that won't stay lit. Is there wick left or has it burned down to the anchor?
When I've had tunneling, the aluminum foil does the trick perfectly.
Good luck!
05-23-2026 09:53 PM
Use a candle warmer instead
05-23-2026 10:35 PM
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