Whenever you light your candle, always allow the wax to burn so that it melts across the entire surface from the wick to the edges of the container. This will effectively assist in preventing tunnelling and help promote an even burn for the duration of the candle’s life.
Only burn your candles for a maximum of three hours in one sitting. We suggest that after burning a candle for three hours, you should allow the candle to cool for two hours before relighting.
Ensure that your wick is always kept to approx 5mm long at all times. We recommend trimming the wick after each burn time. When trimming, always extinguish the flame, let the candle cool down to room temperature, remove any wick debris and trim the wick before relighting next time.
Try to always use a proper candle snuffer to extinguish your candles as this will prevent the wick from moving and wax from spilling. This will also assist in maximising your burn times. We sell beautiful silver candle snuffers. Perfect gift for someone who loves candles.
Always check the amount of remaining wax in your candle container. Once the wax falls below 2 cm, discontinue use. The container can heat up when the flame nears the base of the jar and there is not much remaining wax. Following this rule will help prevent heat damage to the container and the surface surrounding the candle.
SOY WAX CANDLE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Candles are meant to be enjoyed, but it is important that you follow some commonsense safety rules when burning them.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish all candles when you leave a room or before going to sleep.
- Follow the 1 metre rule – don’t place a burning candle within 1 metre of clothing, books, curtains or anything flammable.
- Keep lit candles away from draughts, ceiling fans and any air currents. Any form of air current can cause uneven burning, smoking, diminish the scent throw and even decrease the burn time.
- Trim the wick to 5mm each time the candle is lit. This helps prevent the flame from getting too large.
- Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
- Place candle holders on a stable, heat-resistant surface that is sturdy and large enough to catch any melted wax.
- Always read and follow manufacturers’ directions for use and safety, and extinguish a candle if the flame gets too close to the candle holder or container.
- Place burning candles at least 10cm apart from one another.
- A candle should not be burned for more than three hours at a time.
- Do not burn the candle if the container is cracked, chipped, scratched or damaged in any way.
- If the candle is burning correctly, it should be constant (not flickering), teardrop shaped and upright.
THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS OF SOY WAX INCLUDING:
- Soy Wax burns 30% to 50% longer than paraffin
- Soy wax is water soluble (No more messy clean ups)
- Soy wax can’t burn little fingers as it burns at such a low heat
- Soy wax is biodegradable
- Little or no soot is produced from burning soy wax
- No carcinogens are produced from burning soy wax
- Soy wax is non-toxic
- Soy wax holds colour and scent better than paraffin
- Soy wax will not discolour your walls or furniture from petroleum by products
- Soy wax is a renewable resource
- Animal fat is not an ingredient of soy wax