Wick dippers are used to extinguish your burning candles without creating the smoke that normally happens when blowing out the flame. The hook on the wick dipper pushes the burning wick into the melted pool of wax and then is used retreive the wick to it's upright position in the center of your jar or pillar. The wicks are then coated with wax so that they do not become brittle and will burn better then next time you light your candle. Candle Smiles!!!!!