Candle Care
Wooden wicks offer a unique ambiance, but require specific care to perform optimally. Common issues, such as difficulty lighting or the wick extinguishing, can most often be attributed to improper trimming or environmental factors. Ensuring the wick is appropriately trimmed and free from charred wood can enhance performance.
Candle Care Tips
Preparing Candle
Trim the Wick: Prior to the sale of each candle, the wick should be trimmed to the appropriate length. However, due to the handmade nature of each candle, it's best to double check to ensure your wooden wick is trimmed to a length between 1/8 to 1/4 inch. This precise trimming promotes a steady flame and optimal burn time.
Remove Charred Wood: After the candle has cooled completely, gently remove any charred wood from previous burns. This minimizes soot, controls fragrance release, and encourages an even melt pool.
Achieving an Even Burn
On your candle’s initial burn, allow the wax to melt uniformly across the entire surface until it reaches the vessel’s edges. This is called the "melt pool" and this process, which may take several hours depending on the candle’s size, prevents tunneling. Tunneling is a condition where the candle burns down the center, leaving unused wax along the sides. Dedicating time to this first burn sets the foundation for consistent performance in future uses.
Maintaining Candle
Burn Duration: Limit each burning session to no more than four hours. Exceeding this time can cause the vessel to overheat and may affect candle performance.
Storage: Keep your candle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Exposure to heat and light can alter the wax and fragrance, diminishing the candle’s quality.
Safety Precautions: Always burn candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, flammable materials, and out of reach of children and pets. Never leave a burning candle unattended.