Beeswax Candle Care

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General Candle Burning Tips

Please adhere to the following guidelines when burning any candle. 

  • Never leave a candle burning unattended.
  • Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
  • Ensure candles are placed away from flammable materials and overly crowded areas.
  • Burn candles in a draft-free environment, avoiding fans, open windows, and air ducts to prevent dripping or smoking.
  • Avoid adding foreign objects, such as matches or paper, to the melted wax pool.
  • Light the wick at its base, where it meets the candle, to allow the beeswax to absorb properly. Using a lighter is recommended.
  • Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each use
  • Extinguish the flame properly to prevent splatters and smoldering wicks—avoid blowing it out

Candle Burning Tips

To maximize the enjoyment and burn time of your Beeswax Candle Company candles, here are some helpful tips:

⇒ Avoid Drafts

Place your candle in a draft-free area. On the first lighting, allow the candle to burn until the liquid wax covers the entire top. This “breaking in” process ensures a more even burn throughout the candle’s life. For pillar candles, burn for 3-4 hours on the initial lighting. For future use, keep the candle lit for at least 2-3 hours to ensure a clean and efficient burn cycle.

⇒ Wick Dipping

To extinguish the candle, gently dip the wick into the melted wax with a non-flammable tool. This technique prevents the smoke often produced when blowing out a candle.

⇒ Hands Off the Cold Wick

It’s normal for the wick to develop a small black carbon cap as it burns. Don’t trim or touch the wick while it’s cold! After extinguishing the flame, remove any carbon deposits or debris from the liquid wax if possible.

⇒  Help Your Candle Heal

If your candle burns unevenly, gently push the wick toward the higher side. If this causes dripping, extinguish the flame, let it cool for an hour, and relight. Repeat as needed, and the candle will gradually correct itself.

⇒ Revive the Shine

To restore the luster of your smooth candles, buff with a soft cotton cloth or an old nylon stocking to remove dust and small scratches, bringing back its natural shine.

⇒ Clean-Up Made Easy

Votives are wonderful but cleaning the dish can be a hassle. To make it easier, place four drops of tap water in the base of the votive dish before lighting. After extinguishing the candle, let the wax solidify, then gently push on the wax to pop it out of the dish.

⇒ Custom Fit for Your Holder

If your candle stem is too large for the chosen holder, soften the outer wax by placing it in half an inch of hot tap water. Gently press the candle into the holder, and the base will mold to fit. You may need to repeat this process for a secure fit.

Wick Care

  • Some wicks are designed to curl and self-trim as the candle burns. However, a curled wick can sometimes cause uneven burning if one side of the candle requires more flame to consume the wax evenly. If this happens, you can use a metal tool to gently redirect the curled or angled wick. Be sure to warm the wick first to prevent breakage, and adjust it below the molten wax pool, where the wick is stronger and not yet charred. This should be done immediately after extinguishing the flame, or carefully while the candle is still lit.

  • Wicks may occasionally become clogged, which can cause them to curl and prevent self-trimming. This can lead to excessive flames, which can pose a safety risk. If the wick is curling and not trimming itself, or if it’s producing excess flame or smoke, extinguish the candle and trim the wick to ¼”. Allow the candle to cool completely before relighting.
  • In some cases, the wick may curl or flop into the wax pool and self-extinguish. If this happens while the candle is still warm, carefully lift and straighten the wick with a metal tool. If the candle has cooled and hardened, you may need to warm the surrounding wax until it softens. Once softened, gently lift and straighten the wick. If the wax and wick remain too hard, the wick may break, and you’ll need to melt additional wax to expose ¼” of wick before relighting.

  • A well-burning wick should not have excess carbon buildup. If carbon is present, it can increase the risk of blowouts, drips, soot, and smoke. To prevent this, gently extinguish the candle, trim the wick to remove the buildup, and clear any carbon debris from the wax pool before allowing the candle to cool.
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