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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Using matches
• Method 2 of 2: Using a lighter
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Lighting candles is a useful skill that can be easily learned with proper safety precautions. Reduce the risk of candle lighting by following the simple guidelines in this article.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Using matches

1. 1 Take a box of safety matches. These matches are longer than normal matches, which reduces the risk of burns when using them.
2. 2 Place the candle in a sturdy stand. This stand must not wobble, roll, or tip over easily. Do not place the candle on unstable objects such as a stack of books. The stand should be suitable for collecting wax dripping from the candle.
3. 3 Clear the area around the candle. Remove flammable items and other unnecessary items such as paper, dried flowers, wood crafts, and the like. Make sure the candle is no closer than 30 cm (1 ft.) To hanging objects such as curtains or drapes so that the candle flame does not spill over onto them.
4. 4 Prepare the wick. A wick that is too long is a potential hazard. The wick must be no longer than 5 mm (1/4 in.) Before lighting.
5. 5 Light a match. The ability to successfully light a candle consists in slowly lowering the burning match and tilting it towards the wick. In case of a draft, cover the flame with a bent palm, without touching it. This will prevent the match flame from blowing out.
6. 6 Bring the center of the flame to the wick. Wait about 3 seconds for the wick to pick up the fire.
7. 7 Move the match aside and extinguish it. You can blow out its flame, or quickly wave it from side to side.

Method 2 of 2: Using a lighter

1. 1 Take the gas lighter. This lighter not should be used to light cigarettes.
2. 2 Prepare the wick and space around the candle as described in Method 1.
3. 3 Light your gas lighter. Most gas lighters have two buttons. Press the top button with your thumb first, then adjust the height of the flame by sliding the pawl on the side with your index finger.
4. 4 Lower the burning lighter to the candle while continuing to push the button. Light the wick in the same way as described in Method 1.
5. 5 Release the lighter button and take it to the side. In this case, the flame of the lighter should go out.
6. 6 Ready.

Tips

• The safest way to extinguish a candle is with tongs. These tongs are available at many candle shops. They not only save you the trouble of touching the candle directly, but also avoid the unpleasant odor and smoke generated by improperly extinguishing the candle.
• Next time you buy candles, ask them to sell you a scented candle. When burned, such a candle gives off pleasant smells, for example, the scent of lavender, rosemary, or freshly cut hay.
• If the candle is shortened to 5 cm (2 inches), extinguish it.
• When moving a candle to another location, always extinguish it, unless it is placed in a safe glass candlestick.

Warnings

• Be careful with long hair, scarves, neckties, and other items that may hang over the flames. Remove or support hanging items of clothing, such as a tie, and tie long hair in the back.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended. A fire can start in just a few seconds.
• If you burn your finger, treat the burn.
• Keep matches and candles out of the reach of children.
• Q. Is it safe to light these matches without separating them from the box? A. No. You are probably aware of this, and you know what can happen if you do it. Fire is nice to look at, but painful to touch. Do not put your fingers too close to the flame.

What do you need

• Candle (good quality)
• Matches or gas lighter
• Steady hand
• Reliable candle holder
• Wick pliers or scissors
• Candle tongs