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Candle Care,
Storage and Burning Instructions, &
General Safety Guidelines
Candle Care:
Remember, a burning candle is fire. In order to gain the most enjoyment
possible from your candles, you must give appropriate regard to how
they are stored and burned.
Always keep candles away from children and pets.
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Candle Storage:
All candles which are not being used for decorative or useful purposes should be stored in a cool, dark place. If they are fragranced,
they should be kept packaged until you are ready to use them.
When you are ready to display your candles, you may wish to wipe them
with a very soft cloth. In fact, an old nylon stocking works great. This
is also the best way to clean them after you have put them on display.
To place a taper securely into a holder that is slightly tight, dip the
bottom of the taper into warm water. Remove and trim with a knife while
still warm.
To place a taper securely into a holder that is slightly large, use a
dab of candle adhesive or melt a small pool of wax into the base of the
holder. When it begins to set, place the bottom of the taper into the
firming wax and hold in position until set. TIP: When your tapers burn
down to about 1/2 inch of remaining wax, remove them from the holder and
save them for this purpose. That way you don't need to light your new
tapers to perform this procedure.
Candle Burning Instructions:
When you are ready to burn your candles, remember a few things. The
flame of a candle is carbon soot. If you do not follow the burning
instructions, in addition to a shorter burning life, you may create a fire
hazard and/or wind up with soot marks on your ceiling or walls.
Instructions for burning candles:
Place your candle on an adequately sized, heat and stain resistant dish
or holder. Any container is fine as long as it is the appropriate size
and it is heat and stain resistant.
Place your candle on a level surface. If your candle is not on a level
surface, it will burn unevenly, reducing the overall burn time.
Place your candle in a draft free location. If your candle is not in a
draft free location, the flame can be dangerous, but it will also cause
an improper burn which can lead to soot deposits and/or reduction of
overall burn time.
Before you light your candle each time, trim the wick to 1/4 inch.
When trimming the wick, be certain to remove all burned wick matter.
Never drop matches or other foreign objects into candles.
Burn the appropriate length of time on the first burn (*see below).
Never burn a candle for more than 3 to 4 hours at a time.
Dispose of candles when 1/2 inch of wax remains.
*Different size pillar candles require different initial burn times.
Always defer to the burning instructions included with your candle,
usually found on the bottom on a label.
If there are no instructions, here
are some tips. It is important to develop a softened pool of wax around
the wick the first time the candle is burned so that it will continue
to burn properly and fully on subsequent burnings. Instructions seem to
vary slightly depending on the candle maker. The candle will burn
longest if you burn right to the edge the first time. However, do not create
an unsafe situation. If the flame is irregular or it takes longer than
3 to 4 hours, extinguish the flame. After the first burn, you will need
to let the softened wax harden again before relighting.
Always use caution when burning a candle. If the flame appears
unsteady, extinguish the candle, trim the wick and relight. If it continues to
appear to be unsteady, you may have a draft. Extinguish and relocate
the candle in a draft free location. Again remember, a burning candle is
fire and if your candle appears to be burning dangerously, extinguish
it. A dangerous fire is never a good thing.
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In order to get the maximum enjoyment out of your
candles, we encourage you to follow these simple safety guidelines:
General Safety Guidelines-
1. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep lit candles away from
children and pets.
2. Candles other than jar candles must be used in an appropriate
non-flammable holder. All candles should be placed in a safe, heat resistant
dry surface.
3. Do not let wick trimmings, matches or any foreign matter collect
inside the wax pool. This flammable material might create a fire hazard.
4. Burn candles away from drafts, other heat sources, and all flammable
objects or materials.
5. Never allow candle flame to touch any glass surface.
To Enjoy Votives Safely-
1. Votives should always be used in an appropriate holder. Place on a
safe, heat-resistant, dry surface.
2. Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4" at all times.
3. Sometimes a layer of liquid wax may form that allows the wick to
fall to the side. To maintain an even burn, center it with a pencil. This
will also protect your holder, since a flame that's too close for too
long may crack the holder.
4. Keep the wax pool free of foreign objects suck as wick trimmings and
matches. They will interfere with proper burning and are flammable.
To Enjoy Jar Candles Safely-
1. Handle with care, as the container is fragile. Do not use if jar is
cracked, chipped or scratched.
2. Place on protected, heat resistant, dry surface, well away from
anything flammable, and out of reach of children.
3. Keep wick trimmed to 1/4" or less at all times. Keep candles free of
wick trimmings, matches or other matter.
4. Do not allow flame to directly touch side of glass container. Keep
wick trimmed and centered.
5. Sides and bottom of container may become hot while candle is
burning. Handle carefully.
6. Discontinue use when 1/2" of wax remains. This will prevent possible
heat damage to the counter surface or the container itself.
7. Extinguish candle before replacing lid.
8. Store in a cool, dry place. Exposure to moisture might inhibit
relighting. Color, fragrance and specific usage affect wax consumption. It
is normal for some wax to be left lining the edges of the container.
A Final Caution...
A few candle manufacturers are using an extremely potent dye in their
candles and not using a label that covers the entire bottom of pillar
candles. This skimpy label allows the dye to bleed into the finish of
candle holders - not only brass, but also other materials. The dye causes
a permanent stain on the holder and the stain most often cannot be
removed. If you are using one of these partially labeled candles, protect
the holder finish with a non-penetrable material such as plastic film.
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