Your first burn is the most important for your candle. Your candle will only melt as wide as it melts on its first light. If it was not lit long enough the first time, it may tunnel. A potential solution is to let your candle burn long enough the second or third time to where the wax evens out and becomes completely liquid. Once it solidifies after that burn, it could correct the tunneling issue for the remainder of your candle’s life.
Yes, in fact in parts of the world, during certain seasons, warnings are released to the public by the fire department to limit house fires.
If a candle is stored in an area that’s too cold it may crack. The ideal storage temperature for candles is between 50 °F (10 °C) and 85 °F (29 °C).
Trim your wick to 1/4th of an inch while the candle wax is solid. Discard trimmings before relighting it the next time and it should stop. Soy candles have significantly less chemicals and toxins than paraffin. To limit soot, simply keep the wick trimmed between lights.
As a candle owner you have an important responsibility. First of all, we have a warning label on the bottom of all our candles with specific instructions. Don’t light candles and leave unattended, don’t leave in reach of children, and also don’t light it on or near anything flammable. This should greatly eliminate your fire hazard risk. Not to mention, always make sure you have charged batteries in your home’s smoke detectors. If you’re still concerned, consider purchasing our homemade and hand-shaved wax melts located on the shop page. Candle care isn’t just about the candle, but about making sure you and your family remain safe.