Yeah,I know they`re cheap.But are`nt we all tinkers?And cheap to boot?Got a candle that has a nice aroma,so I lit it.Mickey mouse wick install.Only about 2" of wick.My fix was to find an old set of sneaker laces.The old cotton style.Used a drill to finger twist a hole in the wax the depth of the candle(Ball shaped)to the bottom of the wax ball.Cut a suitable length of the lace and stuffed it in the drilled hole.Heated wax till the new wick was soaked,and then lit it.Works like a champ.
The flame just fascinates Morris kitty,but he is smart enough to keep his distance.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo