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The purpose of a wick is to deliver fuel
(wax) to the flame. Acting like a fuel pump, the wick draws
the liquefied wax up into the flame to burn. Different wick
sizes allow for different amounts of fuel to be drawn into
the flame. Too much fuel and the flame will flare and soot;
too little fuel and the flame will sputter out.
A quality made candle will create virtually no smoke when
burned. However, if the wick becomes too long, or an air
current disturbs the flame's teardrop shape, small amounts
of unburned carbon particles (soot) will escape from the
flame as a visible wisp of smoke. Self Trimming Wicks will
help prevent soot from occurring.
Park Avenue Candles will never use lead wicks. Lead wicks
have been officially banned in the United States since 2003,
and before then they were primarily limited to inexpensive
imported candles. |
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