Our candles use cotton or paper wicks that are free of lead and zinc.

#1 - Trim your wick.

Before lighting the candle, trim the wick to about 1/4 inch. You can use scissors or a Wick Trimmer to carefully trim it.

#2 - The first burn.

For the first burn, let the candle create a pool of melted wax that reaches from one side to the other. Burn the candle for about 1 hour for each inch of width. Afterward, let it cool before relighting.

#3 - Recenter the wick.

After blowing out the flame, recenter the wick while the wax is still liquid. Use tweezers to place it back in the middle to prevent the glass from getting too hot.

#4 - Prevent tunneling.

To avoid tunneling, make sure to burn the candle long enough during the first burn. This helps the wax melt evenly.

#5 - Don't burn too long!

Avoid burning candles for more than 4 hours or longer than recommended for the candle's size. Extinguish the candle when 1/2 inch of wax remains to prevent hazards like glass shattering or fire.