Candle Instructions for Use

HOW TO BURN A CANDLE SAFELY

BEFORE LIGHTING

· Trim the wick to ¼ inch each time before burning. Long or crooked wicks can cause uneven burning, dripping, or flaring.

· Burn candles in a well-ventilated room.

· Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings, matches, and debris at all times.

· Avoid drafts, vents, or air currents. This will help prevent rapid or uneven burning, sooting, and excessive dripping.

FOR BEST BURNING RESULTS

Burn for only 3-4 hours at a time. Allow the melted wax to reach the edges of the jar. This will take a couple of hours.  Extinguishing your candle too soon can cause the candle to tunnel during the next burn.  Always trim the wick before each use, keeping the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch.

WHILE BURNING

· Never touch or move a burning candle. Never move a votive or container candle when the wax is liquefied.

· Don’t burn a candle all the way down. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 2 inches of wax remains (1/2 inch if in a container).

· Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly. Let the candle cool, trim the wick, and check for unwanted drafts before re-lighting.

· Always keep the candle within your sight. If you are going to leave the room, be sure to first blow out all of the candles.

· Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room. Don’t burn too many candles in a small room or in a “tight” home where air exchange is limited.

· Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.

· Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Do not place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets, or anyone else.

WHEN EXTINGUISHING

· Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the safest way to prevent hot wax from splattering.

· Never use water to extinguish a candle. Water can cause the hot wax to splatter and might break a glass container.

· Make sure the candle is completely out and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room.

· Don’t touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled.

· Never use a knife or sharp object to remove wax drippings from a glass holder. It might scratch, weaken, or cause the glass to break upon subsequent use.