Candle Burning Tips


Some people don't know that there is a proper way and an improper way to burn a candle to maximize the scent and make it longlasting.
Below is the proper candle burning instructions!


Burn a pillar candle in a proper candle holder, one that was made for candles only!
NEVER burn a candle near a draft. This could cause your candle to burn uneven across the top.

Burn a container candle for approximately 3-4 hours before extinguishing the wick. This allows a "meltpool" to form. The hot meltpool is what gives off the scent. Once you get a pool of liquified wax on the top, the scent will be released by the wick flame. So don't expect too much scent until this pool forms across the top, about 2-3 hours depending on the width of the container, may take longer if you have a very wide container. This also allows the wax to melt evenly across and down the jar with no side residue.
Always keep wick trimmed to 1/4" and centered. A long wick will cause your candle to smoke and leave soot.
Stop burning candle when only 3/4" of wax is left. DO NOT BURN all the way to the bottom, this could cause the jar to crack and break open, spilling the melted wax!
The best way to extinguish the flame is by using a wick dipper or you may use a fork by bending the wick down into the melted pool of wax , it will go out, then pull the wick back up straight.
Store candles in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will
cause the candle's color to fade, fast.
NEVER leave a burning candle unattended.
ALWAYS keep burning candles out of reach of children.

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