Tip 1:
The first burn is the most important. Always burn your candle for at least 3 hours to allow the melt pool to reach all edges of the candle. This avoids a ‘tunnel’ effect running down the centre of your candle.
Tip 2:
Remove the tip of the wick in between each burn. This will stop the candle from producing excess smoke. Sometimes a small flowering shape might appear, this is completely normal. Due to the natural nature of our candles, we advise that you gently remove the small petals that may have formed, ensuring that the wick is no longer than 5mm.
Tip 3:
Treat yourself to a wick trimmer, it makes the above process much easier and mess-free.
Tip 4:
Invest in a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame gently. This will stop too much smoke being produced, so that the beautiful scent that’s diffused throughout your room isn’t affected.
Tip 5:
Re-use your candle jar. Place the glass in the fridge for 40 minutes; the cold causes the wax to expand so that any leftovers will pop out easily from the jar. Give it a soapy rinse and it’s ready to be re-used for plants, pens, pina coladas and more.
Tip 6:
Don’t burn for longer than 4-5 hours at a time. This could cause the glass to get hot, as will leaving the candle to burn once it’s reached the bottom.
Tip 7:
Try to avoid blowing out your candle. This will cause more smoke than necessary and will affect the beautiful scent that’s diffused throughout your room. Invest in a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame gently. This will also coat the wick in a fresh layer of wax, prepping it perfectly for the next light.