Candle Care & First Burn Information

* Before burning always trim the wick to 1/4". Long wicks can cause uneven burning, flaring or dripping.

* Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings and debris.

* Burn candles in a well ventilated area avoiding drafts or air currents.

* Never Leave a burning Candle unattended.

* Use a candle plate or similar & always place on a heatproof surface

* Keep out of the reach of pets & children

The candle's first burn is an important step to avoid tunneling. Your goal on a first burn is to fully melt the top layer of wax, evenly. If you do not, a “tunnel” will form in the center of the candle, creating a memory ring. Tunneling happens when the first-burn is not a long enough period of time.

* Let the wax melt all the way across.

Once your candle's lit, DON'T blow it out until the top layer of wax has melted all the way across. This might take several hours  so don't set out to burn a candle at all unless you've got the time to do so. This is also called candle memory.

Whenever you fail to achieve full melt, you're contributing to a process called tunnelling. The wick starts to sink lower and lower, like a tunnel is forming right through the center of the candle. Eventually, the tunnel will grow so deep that it'll be tough to light the wick at all. More importantly, all that unmelted wax on the sides represents hours of lovely fragrance and burn time you bought but won't ever get to utilize.

It takes patience, but if you melt the wax all the way across every time you burn, the surface of the candle will stay flat and the sides of the tin (or jar) will stay clean, all the way down until the candle is spent.