Heres a good method for testing to see if your SS Wick is ready to use.

[paulishuku]

 

[RudestBuddhist]

Or you could touch one end to a 9V battery, and stick the other end on your tongue

 

[paulishuku]

haha yes that would also work and would require less effort.

 

[jhjohnson123]

This is what I do. I am really surprised this is the first time anyone has mentioned this.

 

[Commie]

Or you could touch one end to a 9V battery, and stick the other end on your tongue

It would certainly make for better sound effects

 

[been there]

I've been making wicks for a while and I don't no why I never thought of doing this , good idea . thank's