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Burning tips
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Burning Tips to add to the life of your candles:
  1. Burn at least one hour for each inch of diameter. The flame needs time to soften and melt the wax on the outer edge.

  2. If you burn a 3 inch diameter candle for less than three hours at a time it will bore a hole right down the middle.

  3. Always keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch. Too much wick will smoke. Before you light it, pinch the excess wick off.

  4. NEVER leave a burning candle unattended.

  5. Always place a candle on a wax catching base.

  6. Draft and candles don't mix. Rotate the candle occasionally. There is always some air movement in a room. Rotating will ensure an even melt.

  7. Keep candles out of direct sunlight. It can fade colors and cause an irregular melt.

  8. Warmer wax melts faster than cooler wax. Candles refrigerated before using will burn more slowly and evenly. Wrap in foil or plastic before refrigeration to prevent wicks from absorbing moisture.

  9. Votive candle holders will clean easily if you add 1/8" of water to the glass before inserting the candle.

Candle Safety

Whenever you have a lit candle, please take these precautionary measures.

NEVER LEAVE A BURNING CANDLE UNATTENDED!


  1. Always burn candles on a heat resistant surface. Candle holders may become hot and damage furniture. A good heat resistant surface can be made from a ceramic tile (cover bottom with felt to protect furniture).

  2. Keep all burning candles away from children and pets.

  3. Position candles away from flammable objects.

  4. Place freestanding candles in a shallow dish or bowl to catch the wax in case of a blowout.

Following the safety rules above, should minimize the chances of needing the following instructions.

  • Wax on Carpet - this procedure may cause stains, if in doubt call in a professional carpet cleaner.

    1. Let harden, then break up and remove as much wax as possible.

    2. Place paper towels on area.

    3. Apply a hot steam iron to wick wax into the paper towels. Protect iron with tin foil.

    4. Repeat as needed.

    5. Check iron for wax residue before using for clothing again.
  • Wax on Clothing - may cause stains, if in doubt consult a professional.
    1. Remove Garment.

    2. Let harden, then remove as much wax as possible.

    3. Pour boiling water through affected area.

    4. Repeat as necessary.

    5. Do not use carpet method on clothing as it could set the candle dye in the fabric.