Water and oil / wax don't mix.

If you don't have a candle-snifter then it's better to use something else to put it out.


I'm assuming the candle was too high to be blown out so...


A small metal lid - even a glass plate or small glass spice dish can be used to snuff the candle.




and believe me... the water ... no.

A couple of nights ago I watched some vids for "Time Warp" and they showed what happens when...

using water to extinguish a grease fire - FIREBALL
putting boiling water into oil - FIREBALL
adding ice water to boiling oil - FIREBALL


Sure you won't get a fireball with a candle or a tea light, but it's the same idea... water/oil/wax are not friends.