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. It is the perfect tool for proper candle care. By using this tool, the flame is put out immediately and as opposed to blowing out or snuffing out, it fully extinguishes the flame which eliminates smoke and soot, and that icky smell afterward. It also re-coats your wick in the wax which will add hours to your candle. MAKE SURE YOU STAND YOUR WICK BACK UPRIGHT AFTER DIPPING.