You will end up with less broken or cracked votive holders. Never extinguish a candle by blowing, you'll blow away your positive energies. Dip the wick into the liquid wax, using a non-flammable instrument. This technique eliminates smoking. Light your candles with a lighter instead of a match.
Sulfur is a banishing tool.
Unless you are working a banishing the match will be counterproductive. Store candles in the refrigerator to promote slower burning. Always burn candles in proper candleholders. Pop the left over wax out of the jar or votive holder and place them in a tartburner. If you spill wax on the carpet, or fabric, the easiest way to remove the wax is by placing a paper towel, or a brown grocery bag over it.