Next is the wick. The wick zigzags through cotton that acts as a sponge for the lighter fuel, which is added later on. The insert is finally put into the case. Lastly, each lighter is meticulously ...

The fluid tank is stuffed with cotton wool and filled with lighter fluid, which feeds a wick, which by itself, is fairly ordinary. However, ignition is via a spring-loaded aluminium hammer ...

The only thing worse than a candle wick that’s too short is one that’s too long. Here’s why—and how—to trim it.