Burning Tips
The First Burn
Candles should be left to burn until a complete melt pool has formed across the top of the container (approx 4 hours). Allowing candles to liquify to the edge before extinguishing will prevent tunnelling.
Wick Trimming
Wicks should be trimmed after every 3-4 hours of burning. Keeping wicks trimmed to 6mm (1/4 inch) and out of drafts will prevent smoking and excessive mushrooming. Avoid trimming your wicks too short, this will cause improper burning conditions.
Extinguishing Candles
Ideally your candle should always be extinguished by 'dunking' the wick into its own pool of liquid wax using an implement such as a pencil or chopstick. This will limit the amount of smoke emitted from your candle and it will also prep your candle for the next burn. Always allow candle to cool before relighting.
Uneaven Burning
If you see your candle is burning to one side, adjust your wick slightly to the side that needs more heat.
Mushrooming
As our wicks are 100% cotton, you will notice a "mushrooming" of the wick. This is a natural characteristic of cotton wicks. To provide the strongest burn possible, we recommend you remove the black "mushroom" before burning and periodically during burning.
Spills
Naturally biodegradable & water soluble, soy wax can be washed away with warm, soapy water and a cloth.
Star Bursts
Often, you will see mottling or what some call “star bursts” on the top of the candle. This is a natural characteristic of a pure soy candle and should not be considered a flaw - it is in no way detrimental to the form or function of the finished candle. A slightly rough top is completely normal with all pure soy candles, not only when they are first produced, but also after they cool from burning.
General
Place candles on heat resistant surfaces away from flammable materials. Keep out of reach from children, pets and drafts. Always keep the wax pool free of foreign objects such as wick trimmings, 'mushroom' particles and matches.