Candle care
How to burn it properly
Four things. The first one matters more than the other three put together.
01
The first burn decides the rest
Burn it until the melted wax reaches the edge of the vessel, usually two to three hours. Wax has a memory. Put it out early the first time and it will tunnel down the middle for the rest of its life.
02
Trim the wick every time
About a quarter inch, before every burn. An untrimmed wick makes a tall flame, black smoke and soot on the glass.
03
Four hours maximum
After four hours the vessel is hot and the wick starts to mushroom. Put it out, let it cool, trim, relight.
04
Stop at half an inch
When roughly half an inch of wax is left, retire the candle. Below that the vessel gets too hot. Wash it out with warm water and keep it.
Safety. Never leave a burning candle unattended, never burn near anything that can catch, and keep candles away from children and pets. Burn on a heat-safe surface, away from draughts.
Something not burning right?
Send us a photo. Tunnelling can usually be rescued if you catch it early.