A wick dipper is a slender instrument designed to submerge a burning candles wick into the pool of molten wax, extinguishing the flame without producing smoke or soot. The wick dipper is a long stem with an angled end that allows you to dip the wick into the melt pool to extinguish the flame. The dipper cuts off the wicks access to oxygen, gently extinguishing the flame and re-coating the wick in wax, which can add hours to the candles life. The wick dipper is a newer tool compared to other candle accessories like snuffers and wick trimmers. It was invented in ancient civilizations when candles served as crucial sources of light, and extinguishing a candles flame required ingenuity and resourcefulness. The dipper offered a novel approach to extinguishing candles that minimized mess and maintained the integrity of the wick for future use. Wick dippers are great for container candles, but snuffers allow you to extinguish taller candles such as tapers and pillars. Over time, wick dippers can accumulate residual wax, so regular cleaning is necessary to maintain their efficiency and aesthetic appeal.