Snuffers

The modern meaning of candle snuffer is an instrument used to extinguish burning candles. This is accomplished by smothering the flame with a small metal cup that is suspended from a long handle. more...

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By placing the cup over the candle you restrict the amount of oxygen around the candle, thus making the flame burn out due to lack of oxygen. The use of a candle snuffer helps to avoid problems associated with blowing hot wax.

Candle snuffers are commonly used in homes and churches.

An older meaning refers to a scissor-like tool used to trim the wick of a candle. With skill, this could be done without extinguishing the flame. A small receptacle catches the trimmed bit of wick. This tools was rendered obsolete by the invention of self-snuffing wicks, which curl out of the flame when charred. This allows excess wick to burn away, preventing the wick from becoming too long. The instrument now known as a candle snuffer was formerly called an \"extinguisher\".

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