General Safety for any candle:

• Never leave a burning candle unattended!
• Keep burning candles away from children and pets.
• Do not place near flammable objects such as curtains, walls, etc.
• Place on a protected, heat-resistant, level surface.
• Keep candle free of wick trimmings, matches or other foreign matter that could be a fire hazard.
• Avoid burning in drafts.
• Avoid walking with lit candles.
• Keep wick trimmed to 1/4 inch at all times to avoid carbon build-up on the wick (mushrooming), dark smoking and soot in the air, on walls or furniture.
• Allow candle to cool before trimming wick or relighting.

 

 

Container/Jar Candles:

• To avoid glass containers shattering, do not burn in a container that is chipped or cracked. Do not allow candle to burn completely down to the bottom of container; stop about 1/2 inch short. Do not allow flame to touch sides of container.
• Containers may become very hot; handle with care!
• Allow candle to cool before replacing lid.
• Container candles and votive containers should be set in a wire holder or on a trivet to protect surfaces from heat. Hot candle jars can damage furniture.
• Keep wick trimmed to 1/4 inch at all times to avoid carbon build-up on the wick (mushrooming), dark smoking and soot in the air, on walls or furniture.

 

Helpful Tips:

• Burn candles 1 hour for each inch of it's diameter. This allows the flame time to melt the wax to the outer edge.
• Candles will fade if left in direct sunlight or spotlights for extended periods of time.

 

 

Problem Solving:

• If wick moves off center, use a butter knife to gently push it back to center.
• If there is a draft near candle, rotating the candle can help.
• If soot builds up inside container, clean with paper towel and Windex, or baby wipes. Wipe over the cleaned area with water-dampened paper towels afterwards. Allow the container to dry thoroughly before relighting.
• Remove wax from holders by running very hot water over them.
• To remove wax from washable fabrics, scrape off excess wax and run boiling water through the material.

 

Caution:

• Always read the warning labels located on the bottom of candles or the back of tags.
• Always remove packaging and labels from candles before burning.
• Remove any labels from bottom of jars or tins if using on a candle warmer.