For your candle’s first burn, make sure it burns evenly.
When burning your candle for the first time, leave the candle lit at least 3-4 hours. A base rule is to burn the candle for 1 hour for every inch of the candle's diameter. Burning your candle long enough so that the pool of wax extends to the rim of the tin or jar. This allows the candle to set its wax “memory.” Each time you burn your candle, it will "remember" to burn out to the rim and help avoid tunnelling.
Trim the wick before burning your candle.
Trimming the wick is a very important step. This will allow the candle to have a long, clean, even burn and avoid any soot buildup or issues. We recommend you always trim your wick to 1/4" before each use.
Don’t burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
If you burn the candle for too long, it can compromise its scent and lead to smoking and soot marks on your vessel.
Burn your candle away from drafts.
Keep your candle away from drafts, air currents, or vents. The constant rush of air can cause your candle to burn unevenly and increase the chances of the candle putting off soot.
Use a candle snuffer to put out the flame.
The best way to avoid wax splatter is to use a candle snuffer each time you put out the candle’s flame. If you plan on blowing out the candle, blow softly so as not to make a mess with the wax.
Store your candle in a cool, dark place
This will keep the candle from being affected by light or heat that will shorten its life.
Don’t burn your candle all the way down.
You should stop using a candle before it runs out of wax. Burning a candle all the way down can cause the vessel to super heat and possibly crack the glass. To preserve your vessel leave about half an inch of wax on the bottom. If you plan on reusing your candle container, burn off the rest of the wax with a mug warmer, double boiler or place the candle in the freezer. When frozen, the wax will shrink and make it easy to remove.
Some Dos and Don'ts of Candle Usage:
Never leave a burning candle unattended!
Keep candles on a flat, fire resistant surface
Never burn a candle near anything flammable.
Keep candles out of reach of children and pets
When not in use, use a the lid to prevent dust or dirt to collect
