Candle Care - some do’s and don’ts
First and foremost, we want to state that we tested numerous waxes and wicks, and this combination is what has the least, if any, troubles of a perfect burning time and ideal evaporation of the perfumes.
When you start burning the candle, make sure it is lit until the wax pool is completely liquid. It is always the best way to get the most out of your candle; it is best practice to reach 60 h of burning time. Keep the pool free from wick trimmings, matches, and debris, and make sure your wick stays in the center of the candle. Unless it burns unevenly, then you should move the wick a bit towards that region. In hour honest opinion we would rather recommend using long tweezers instead of the common candle scissors. They are easier to handle and are more versatile.
Things that are important: After extinguishing the flame - ideally by putting the lid on, to suffocate the flame - gently re-center the wick while the wax is still soft. Eventually, take off the tip of the wick. (Burning a candle for extended periods may cause the wick to shift or lean.) If you keep the wick too long or crooked, it can produce high flames, smoke, or even soot. To avoid this, trim the wick to approximately 5 mm once the wax has fully set.
HOW TO BURN YOUR CANDLE
Always light your candle in a well-ventilated room, away from drafts and fans. Air movement can cause sooting (black marks on the vessel) and lead to rapid or uneven burning.
For regular-sized candles, burn for 1½ to 2 hours per use. Burning for shorter periods may cause tunneling, leaving excess wax around the edges. Burning for longer than 4 hours may cause the wick to shift or lean.
Discontinue use when approximately 10 mm of wax remains at the bottom. Always monitor your candle closely when the wax level is low.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR WICK
Keep the wax pool free from wick trimmings, matches, and debris. Foreign objects can act as a secondary wick, causing the candle to burn faster and unevenly.
After extinguishing the flame with a snuffer, gently re-center and straighten the wick while the wax is still soft. Burning a candle for extended periods may cause the wick to shift or lean. If a lit wick moves close to the vessel wall, extinguish the flame and straighten it to help prevent the vessel from cracking.
Long or crooked wicks can produce high flames, smoke, or soot. To avoid this, trim the wick to approximately 5 mm once the wax has fully set.