Candle Care RSS

The first burn of a candle is crucial for several reasons: Preventing Tunneling: Tunneling occurs when a candle burns straight down the center, leaving wax along the sides untouched. This can significantly reduce the lifespan of the candle and result in wasted wax. During the first burn, it's important to allow the entire surface of the candle to liquefy to the edges of the container. This helps establish a proper "memory burn" and prevents tunneling in subsequent uses. Ensuring Even Wax Pool: Creating an even wax pool during the first burn sets the stage for consistent burning throughout the candle's...

Keeping the candle wax pool clean is important for several reasons: Even Burning: Debris such as dust, wick trimmings, or other foreign particles can disrupt the even burning of the candle. They may interfere with the wick's ability to draw up melted wax, leading to an uneven or incomplete burn. This can cause tunneling, where the candle burns straight down the center, leaving unused wax along the sides. Safety: If debris accumulates in the wax pool, it can potentially ignite and cause a fire hazard. This risk is especially significant if the debris is flammable or if the candle is...

Candle care is essential to ensure safety, proper burning, and longevity of your candles. Here are some general candle care instructions: Trim the Wick: Before lighting your candle, trim the wick to about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm). This prevents excessive smoking, uneven burning, and mushrooming of the wick.  Wick trimmers are available in our store.   Burn Time: Allow your candle to burn for a sufficient amount of time during the first use. This helps prevent "tunneling," where only the center of the candle melts, leaving wax along the sides. A good rule of thumb is to burn the candle for...