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A candle snuffer is an instrument used to safely put out a burning candle. It also prevents the candle's wick from drifting into the melted wax. It is usually a bell shaped device that you hold over a lit candle, preventing it from getting the oxygen it needs to remain lit.

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What is instrument used to put out a candle?

ANSWER: It's called a candle snuffer.


In the old days people used to walk around with a candle holder as a night light they used to use a snuffer to turn off the candle there is a specific word for this kind of candle holder what is it?

Tenebrae. This refers to the extinguishing of candles after Matins (means plunge into darkness)


What is a retired 3 to 5 inch pewter candle holder snuffer set by Franklin Mint worth?

£180


What is the instrument called that puts out candles?

A candle snuffer is used to extinguish candles by smothering the flame, rather than blowing it out which can result in wax splattering or soot. It consists of a small cup attached to a handle to safely and effectively put out candles.


What is candle wick called when burnt?

The burnt part of a candle wick is called a "wick trim" or a "candle snuffer." It is the charred portion of the wick that remains after the candle has been burned. It should be trimmed before each use to ensure a clean and efficient burn.


What is a retired 3 to 5 inch gnomes pewter candle holder snuffer set by Franklin Mint worth?

It depends on the year it was made and if you have the original certificate to prove it is real.


When was Rick Snuffer born?

Rick Snuffer was born on 1961-07-31.


What is taken away if you smother a fire with a fire blanket?

When you smother a fire with a fire blanket, you remove oxygen, one of the elements needed for fire to burn. By restricting the supply of oxygen, the fire is deprived of the required component to sustain combustion, leading to its suppression.


What mixture is a candle?

Depending on what type of wax the Candle provider used, a Candle is a mixture of wax, dye blocks used to color the candle and a fragrance oil that's safely used to scent candles with.


What is the special candle used at Hanukkah?

The Shamash, or helper candle.


How do you extinguish the candle?

blow it out! or if you want to do it the harder way then take the oxygen around it away from it by putting a jar over the top. oxygen is compulsory for a flame to burn. it is one of the components of the fire triangle. the other two being fuel and heat. if one of them is taken away then the fire is put out.


What is another word for candle wax?

Tallow is used as candle wax