CANDLE CARE

1. Trim The Wick: To ensure the flame is the right height for the candle, trim the wick to 1/4 of an inch before each use. You can do this with a wick trimmer or by simply pulling the black tops off with your fingers.

2. Let it Burn: To light the candle, hold your match/lighter near the base of the wick on one side for approximately 10 seconds. This will melt the wax slightly and the wood wick will light. Wood wicks are a little tricky and you may have to light it more than once on the first use. 

Let your candle burn for at least 2-3 hours, or long enough to fully melt the top layer of wax evenly across the entire surface, creating what is known as a full ‘melt pool’. This prevents tunneling and makes the candle last longer.

The first burn is the most important because it sets the candles ‘memory’ in the wax, which becomes the foundation for how the rest of the candle will burn. If the candle is not burned properly on the first use, it will start to ‘tunnel’ for the rest of its life, and that causes wasted wax.

3. Safety First: Never leave a lit candle unattended, near a draft, or in reach of children or pets. Don't burn your candle for longer than 4 hours at a time.

4. Know When to Stop: Stop using your candle when 1/4" of wax remains to avoid overheating and potentially cracking of the jar.

5. Reuse It: Here is how you can clean out your used candle jar.

 -Boil water and carefully pour water into the glass.

 -Set in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours.

 - The wax will float to the surface which you can remove by pressing down on it. 

 - Pour out the remaining water and remove the wick holder. 

 - Clean out the jar with soap and water. Now you're ready to repurpose it!