Abstract: A candlewick includes a plurality of flame-extinguishing sleeves disposed thereon that are configured with a length and spacing that cause the candlewick to self-extinguish after a pre-determined time interval. Each flame-extinguishing sleeve is comprised of a non-combustible material that prevents consumption of the candlewick contained therein, and is configured to conduct heat into the body of the candle when a flame is disposed at the top of said sleeve. The wall thickness and the material making up the non-combustible sleeves are selected to provide sufficient heat transfer into the body of the candle to melt the candle base material, that is in contact with the flame-extinguishing sleeve when a candle flame reaches the top edge of said sleeve.