Candle Care Instructions

Candle Care Instructions

General Safety

  • Never leave your burning candle unattended
  • Extinguish all lit candles when leaving a room or going to sleep at night
  • Keep burning candles away from pets and children
  • Place your candle on an even, heat-resistant, level surface before lighting your candle
  • Keep the candle wick trimmed to ¼ inch before lighting your candle each time – this step avoids carbon build up
  • Don’t place your lit candle near draughts, open windows, fans, curtains, clothing or bedding
  • Never extinguish your lit candle with water. The use of a “Candle Snuffer” will extinguish the flame.
  • As a general rule, burn your candle for around 3 to 4 hours at a time.

The First Burn

To prevent candle “tunnelling” or uneven burning, let your candle burn right to the edges of the candle container on the first burn of your new candle. What does this mean?? This step provides a “memory” for the next time and consecutive burning of your candle.

Container/Jar Candles

  • Do not burn your candle in a container that is chipped or cracked
  • Do not allow your candle to burn completely down the base/bottom of your container. It is recommended when your candle reaches about ½ inch of remaining wax – discontinue burning candle. (Candles need a good pool of wax around them to burn properly)
  • Do not allow the flame to touch sides of container, this may cause a container to crack
  • Containers become HOT when lit; exercise caution always and handle with care

Tarts or Melts

  • Only use an approved tart warmer or oil burner for your candle melts
  • Place tart/melt in the top section or either your tart warmer/oil burner before lighting the tea light candle
  • Keep away from pets and children
  • Place your tart warmer or oil burner on an even, heat-resistant, level surface before use

Why does my candle look crystalised/frosted?

Soy Wax is a natural substance that has its own traits/characteristics. Natural wax can often produce a frosted look called “fat bloom” and can be noticeable in dyed candles (coloured wax)

Soy Wax behaves much like chocolate and reacts like chocolate when warmed or cooled. This is a natural characteristic and should not be considered a flaw. Signs of frost on a candle surface ensures the candle is 100% pure soy wax.

At times, variances in temperatures (extreme heat/humidity), can affect the look of your candle, by producing the frosting look. However, rest assured that there is no effect whatsoever to the quality and burning of your candle.

How to Store your Candle?

Always store your candle in a cool, dark and dry place. Avoid direct sunlight or extreme heat as this may result in your candle melting.

Any Questions at all?

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