Candle Care and Beyond

With all the ways to freshen up your space, we know candles are always a go to.  For many, however, caring for your investment is sometimes a foreign concept.  

Here are 5 steps to help maintain the quality of your candle.

• When first lighting your candle, be sure the wick is 1/4 in length.  This will ensure you don't have soot (black smoke) and the candle has a chance to burn evenly while releasing fragrance into the air.
• Let the candle burn for a minimum of 4 hours.  Letting the candle burn a specific timeframe allows the melting pool (liquid wax from burning) to reach the full surface; preventing what we call tunneling.  Tunneling is when the wax around the wick has melted and release fragrance but you're left with solid wax around the rim of the container.
• Make sure you place your candle in a non-flammable, well-ventilated area.  This will prevent accidental fires, and the ventilation will help with the circulation of scent.  keeping your space safe and graciously filled.
• Candle vessel (container) shapes and sizes have a lot to do with the travel of your scent; however, it is not the determining factor. If you have a 20x20 room, then a 4oz candle may not do the trick.  You should always refer back to your retailer or see their instruction to make an inform decision before purchasing.  
• If you're into upscaling/repurposing materials, then finding a candle company that uses those materials should be a priority on your list.  The proper vessel should house your wax and make a great addition afterwards.  For example, a candle vessel being made of glass then turned a drinking glass.

Making the most out of your candle is 80% quality and 20% maintenance.  You can invest in the best quality candle on the market, but if you don't care and maintain it, it you won't reap the benefits beyond occasional lighting.  

We hope you find this information informative & understandable; as well as implementing the steps to ensure you get every drop of its essence.  Remember, ye are the light of this world; so light the world one candle at a time.