candle care Protect your surfaces Issue: The candle jar becomes hot at the base risking damage to the surface it is placed on. Reason: The flame has created a full pool of wax and the heat is pushing downwards towards the surface. Tip: Place the candle on a heat resistant surface. Result: Surfaces are protected from the heat.
candle care bloom begone Issue: ‘Bloom’ appearance on wick from previous burns. Reason: The candle has been burning for too long, usually over 3 hours. Tip: Always extinguish the flame after 3 hours (dependent on jar size), trim the wick to 5mm and relight. Result: Extended burn times and a cleaner burn overall.
candle care HOW TO AVOID CANDLE TUNNELING Issue: ‘Tunnelling’, whereby the candle is left with a hole down the centre, reducing the amount of light from the flame and increasing the wax lost. Reason: The candle has not been left to burn for long enough. Tip: Allowing the entire top layer of the candle to melt to the […]
letting go of your candle at the end of its life Issue: Hot jar base. Reason: There is 2cm or less of wax left in the jar. Tip: It may be hard to say goodbye but we recommend that you discontinue use once the flame nears the base of the jar. Result: Avoids possibility of heat damage to the […]
