Candle Care

We want to make sure that you get the most burn time out of your candle that you can get and for that reason we wanted to share a few hints and tips! 

Pre - Burn Care

• Tunnelling typically happens when candles are burnt for a short time. It is for this reason we recommend a minimum burn time of 2 hours - this doesn't totally eliminate the possibility of tunnelling but should this happen keep burning your candle as normal and for at least a hour where possible to help  the side walls burn down. 

• Whilst your wax is solid ensure that the wick is trimmed to 5-10mm long. By doing this you ensure that the candle will continue to burn consistently as well as not sooting on the side wall of the candle. 

• If you notice any fingerprints or dust on the top of the candle, remove with a damp cloth to ensure this doesn't contaminate the candle as it burn.

• Ensure you find the ideal place for your candle to burn. We recommend being in a well-ventilated room but away from drafts or fans which can cause sooting, or speed up the burning and adding a possibility of uneven burning. 

During a Burn

• Whilst the wax is liquified we don't recommend moving it as this can cause  uneven distribution when it cools.

• Tunnelling typically happens when candles are burnt for a short time. It is for this reason we recommend a minimum burn time of 2 hours - this doesn't totally eliminate the possibility of tunnelling but should this happen keep burning your candle as normal and for at least a hour where possible to help  the side walls burn down. 

• When burning a candle for over 4 hours we suggest you monitor the position of the wick. As the candle liquifies the wick doesn't get held in place by anything else than the base of the wick. If the wick is leaning to one side this will impact on burn time and become uneven. With this in mind when this happens blow out the candle and over the 20-30 minutes that the wax solidifies, use a dipper to keep nudging the wick back to the centre. 

• Ensure the candle is kept out of the way of children and pets to prevent the hot wax from being spilt and causing them or property in the home to be damaged. 

• Be sure to stop the candle from burning when there is 8-10mm of wax left at the bottom and always ensure you keep an eye on your candle whilst burning. 

• Do not use water to extinguish the flame, use a dipper or snuffer where possible. Dippers are great to ensure that the wick is preconditioned for when you next come to light your candle and also reduces the amount of smoke when the candle is extinguished.

**Ensure that your candle is fully extinguished before leaving the room**