Plan to burn a
candle for at least 1 hour for every inch of diameter, or until a
pool of metlted wax covers the top of the candle. (This is
especially important on larger candles such as 3x6 pillars &
3Wick candles or you'll end up with a hole burned straight down
the middle of the candle!) Burning a candle for more than 1 hour
past diameter is not advised as the melt pool can release itself.
(messy!)
| Use the proper size
votive holder. This is very important! Many candleholders are
beautiful and look nice when lit, however they are not made to
burn the candle completely down. If the holder is too wide or the
base is too big, the wax will spread and the wick is unable to
create a melt pool all the way across the face of the wax. If
there is any of the candle left when it's done burning, you do not
have the proper size. |
| The wick is designed
to produce a small black carbon cap at the top of the wick as it
burns. This is normal and helps radiate heat to the edge of the
candle. You should not trim the wick nor touch it while it is
cold! Immediately after extinguishing the flame is the best time
to remove carbon deposits or other foreign materials from the
liquid wax. |
| Once extinguishing
the flame from a votive candle, center the wick before wax
solidifies to prevent the flame from getting close to the edge and
cracking the glass votive container during your next burn. You
will end up with less broken or cracked votive holders. |
| Never extinguish a
candle by blowing, you'll blow away your positive energies. Try
one of these methods: Use a candle snuffer or moistened fingertips
to pinch out the flame -or- Dip the wick into the liquid wax,
using a non-flammable instrument. This technique eliminates
smoking. |
| Light your candles
with a lighter instead of a match. Sulfur is a banishing tool.
Unless you are working a banishing the match will be
counterproductive. |
| Store candles in the
refrigerator to promote slower burning. |
| Always burn candles
in proper candleholders. |
| Pop the left over
wax out of the jar or votive holder and place them in a tartburner.
Light a tealight candle underneath it and it releases a nice scent
for many hours, just like fragrance tarts. |
| If you spill wax on
the carpet, or fabric, the easiest way to remove the wax is by
placing a paper towel, or a brown grocery bag over it. Place a
heated iron over the paper towel or bag, and the heat will cause
the wax to soak up. |
| Light candles while
dusting your home. he dust will be attracted to and burn up in the
candle flame as it tries to settle back down. (Same goes for
cigarette/cigar smoke too.) |
| To remove wax from
glass, place it in your freezer for about 10 minutes. The wax
should pop right out. |
| Another method for
removing votive candles from their holders: Put the container in a
sink of hot water. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and then
hold it upside down and it should pop right out. |
| You can also fill a
votive cup with no more than 1/4" of water before placing
your votive in the holder to make wax easier to remove. |
| Rub your candles
with vegetable oil to remove fingerprints, smudges & small
scratches. |
| Keep candles out of
drafts while burning to prevent uneven burning. |
| Warmer weather will
cause candles to burn more quickly than in colder weather. |
| Always keep lit
candles out of reach of children & pets and away from
flammable items. |
| Herbs, flowers &
spices are flammable and may spark & flame higher than the
candle would otherwise normally burn. Please utilize extra
cautions when burning these candles & move herbs & flowers
out of the flame to keep candle from burning too fast. |
