Candle Care & Safety
We want every candle to burn cleanly, evenly, and safely from the first light to the last. Before each burn, trim the wick to ¼ inch. That small step helps control the flame, keeps the wick from flaring too high, and gives the wax a steadier burn.
For the first burn, give your candle enough time to settle into an even burn pattern without trying to force a perfect full melt pool. Our larger 13 oz candles usually do best with about a 4-hour first burn, while our 10 oz and 12 oz candles usually need closer to 3 hours. Because we use coconut wax, a little wax hang-up on the sides of the jar is normal, especially during the first few burns. As the candle burns lower and the glass warms more evenly, that wax will usually catch up.
Never burn any candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
Always place your candle on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, open windows, fans, curtains, books, bedding, and anything else that can catch fire. Never leave a lit candle unattended, and keep it well out of reach of children and pets.
Let the wax and vessel cool completely before moving your candle. Discontinue burning when about ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom of the vessel. This helps prevent excess heat from building up near the base.
Please review the safety label on the bottom of your candle for any additional instructions.
For more about our candles, see our post on coconut wax candles.
