Caring for your Beeswax Candle

• Follow these candle care tips to help prolong the life of your candles:

***First you will notice that there is a small gap between the candle and the container.  This is normal with ALL  beeswax candles.  Beeswax is very dense and heavy so it has a certain amount of shrinkage during the candle making process.  This does not change the performance of your beeswax candle. 

• Be sure to follow the "1st burn" rule.  Your candle should remain lit for at least 1 hour for each inch in diameter.  Beeswax has a memory, and if it doesn't melt correctly the first time it will not give you  optimal results. 
• Never burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
•  Burning candles should never be left unattended.
• Burn your candle on an even, non-flammable surface. 
• To prevent smoking and dripping, trim wick to 1/4 inch prior to each use.
• Burn away from drafts and fans which can cause uneven burning, dripping or smoking.
•  Don’t trim the wick too excessively as it may be immersed in the wax pool and result in a tiny flame or cause relighting to be difficult.
• Light the wick from the base of the wick to allow the wick to coat with the melted beeswax and burn properly.
•  Be careful not to splatter the hot melted wax when blowing out your candle.
• To eliminate smoke when extinguishing a flame, use a suitable tool to press the wick into the wax pool and straighten it again.
• Remove any foreign particles from the pool of melted wax after extinguishing your candle.
• Best to store the candles in a cool place, away from direct sunlight and heat.