CANDLE CARE

​​​​​​Before You Light

Find a stable, heat-resistant surface away from curtains, plants, or anything that could catch. 

Check the wick, it should be centered and trimmed.

Remove any loose wick trimmings, matches, or dust from the wax surface.

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The First Burn “Setting the Candle’s Memory”

Wax has a memory. If the first melt doesn’t reach the edges, the candle may tunnel in later burns.

Light your candle and let it burn long enough to create a full melt pool (the melted wax reaches the glass all around).

That should be about  2–3 hours.  Keep an eye on it (always burn within sight!).

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Your Burn Ritual 

Trim the wick to 1/4” using a wick trimmer or a pair of scissors.  Between burns, you can just pluck off the blackened tips of our self trimming cotton wicks.  We recommend using a dry tissue for this part, to avoid messy fingers!

 

Light and enjoy, burn 2–4 hours max per session. Longer burns can overheat the jar or drown the wick.

 

Check the surroundings: avoid vents, fans, and open windows. Drafts = uneven melt + sooty glass.

 

Re-center the wick gently with a metal butter knife if it drifts while the wax is still warm and soft.

 

Let it cool completely before moving, touching, or relighting. The jar can stay hot for a while, be patient.

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Extinguish Like a Pro

Best  Use a snuffer to cap the flame.

Next best   Dip the wick into the melt pool with a wick dipper, then lift it upright—this prevents smoke.

If you blow it out, do it gently and avoid splashing wax. Don’t use water (ever!)

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Safety Musts  Non‑Negotiables

- Burn within sight. Never leave a candle unattended, while you are sleeping, or near kids or pets.

- Keep away from anything flammables and at least 1’ from any other objects.

- Jar care: discontinue use when 1/2” of wax remains.

- Keep it to one candle per space (or keep them at least 4” apart) so they don’t overheat each other.

- Container gets hot: don’t move a lit candle or touch the jar of a recently burned out candle

- Do not burn more than 4 hours at a time.

- Only burn on level, heat-safe surfaces.

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Storing Your Candle

Once cooled, place the lid on and keep in a cool & dry, out of direct sunlight.

Store upright to keep the wick centered.

Avoid extreme heat or freezing temps.  (allume. candles are strictly for indoor use)

 

After the Last Burn

Let the jar cool, then place in the freezer for 1–2 hours. Once frozen, you can simply pop out any leftover wax, wipe the jar clean with warm soapy water, and reuse the jar for cotton swabs, hair clips, office supplies or even a tiny plant  🌱

 

Friendly Reminder

Every candle and space is unique. For best results, follow these steps and the instructions on your bottom label.

If something seems off, snuff it and message us.  We’re happy to help!