Keep wick trimmed between 1/8" and 1/4" to prevent smoking.
Always extinguish your candles before trimming wick.
Do not burn candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
Never leave a burning candle unattended!
Container may become hot, handle with care.
Store candles in a cool, dry place away from light to prevent fading.
Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents and flammable objects.
Keep matches and other debris out of the candles.
Stop using your candle 1/2" from bottom of container.
Questions and Answers:
Do scented candles burn differently than unscented ones?
No, A well-made scented cnadle - like an unscented candle - produces harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide when burned. The only difference with a scented candle is that a fragrance is released as well. Reputable candle manufacturers carefully monitor the additon of fragrance to ensure a clean and proper burn. There is a maximum amount of fragrance that can be added to a candle before it will no longer burn cleanly or properly.
What should I do if my candle smokes?
A well-made candle will create vertually no smoke when burning properly. However, noticebale smoking will occure whenever a candle's flames is disturbed, which allows minute particles of unburned carbon (soot) to escape from the flame. Any candle, regardless of formulation or wax type, can be made to smoke by causing the flame to flicker.
To minimuze flickering, trim the wick to 1/4 inch before lighting, and place burning candles away from vents, drafts and other strong air currents. If a candle continues to significantly flicker or noticeably smoke, it should be extinguised. Allow it to cool, trim the wick, check for drafts, and then re-light.
Why do candles fade in color?
If you place your candle in direct sunlight or it is exposed to strong lights, all cndles will fade in color. To keep your candle looking its best, be sure to store your candle in a cool, dry place and keep out of kirect sunlight.
Why do I need to stop using the candle when the wax content is less than 1/2 inch from the bottom of the container?
This is a precautionary safety measure for you. Usually when the candle is this low, most of the wax has been used, the candle and the jar get extremely hot.
Why does the flame seem so high? How do I fix this?
If the flame of any candle seems too high, chances are the wick needs to be trimmed. Blow out the candle, trim the wick and relight the candle.
Why is the flame so low? How do I fix this?
The flame may become low if the candle has burned for more hours than normal. Wax that has formed on the sides melts and reduces the length of the exposed wick. If the flame is too low, and there is melted wax in the pool under the flame, blow out the candle carefully, pour out a small amount of wax and relight. While doing this, carefully expose more of the wick by digging out a little wax around the wick. This should allow the candle to be relit.
How do I remove wax from carpeting or fabric?
When the wax has hardened, gently remove the pieces of wax. After you have removed the larger pieces of wax, get a clean paper towel and place it over the wax spill. Using an iron on a low setting, or a blow dryer on its lowest heat setting, warm the paper towel. The wax under the towel will begin to melt and soak up into the towel. Blot the wax and repeat as necessary until wax is removed. We highly recommend consulting the fabric manufacturer's instructions before trying this trick.
How do I remove wax from wood surfaces?
Follow the instructions above for removing wax from fabric/carpet. Be sure to use a dull object when removing the larger chips of wax so you won't ruin your wood funish. Once you warm the paper towel over the wax spill, just wipe away the wax fromthe surface.
How do I get all the wax out of my candle holder?
Let the holder cool, then place it in the freezer for approximately 10 to 15 minumtes and let the wax harden. The wax should then pop out in your hand. If this is not the case, then use hot water to dissolve the wax. Be sure to dry the holder before using it for another candle. You can also remove the wax from your container by using a hair dryer, when all wax melted, wipe away with a clean cloth. Be careful, the container can get very hot if you blow on it for a long time.
