You can find a wick trimmer on Amazon for less than $10, if you don’t already have one. Then, when you trim the wick, bend it slightly so it’ll be in the proper place before lighting and ...

Use scissors, nail clippers, or a specialized wick trimmer to cut the wick between ⅛ and ¼ inch above the wax. This helps prevent the flame from getting oversized and heating the wax unevenly.