Caring for Wood Wick Candles

THE FIRST BURN:

The first burn is very important. Soy wax has a memory. If you don’t reach a full melt pool (when the wax is melted fully to the edges of the jar), it’s very likely you never will after that. Upon first lighting your candle, make sure to burn it long enough for the wax to reach the very edges.

SCENT:

Although not mandatory, it’s a good idea to let your new candle cure a couple weeks before using. The good news is, it’s been made, shipped, and stored for at least a week before you even receive it! The longer soy wax cures, the more tenacious the fragrance will be.

WICK TRIMMING:

To get the best performance out of your new candle, be sure to keep the wick trimmed to about 1/4”. If you notice problems like your wick drowning and putting itself out, blow the candle out, wait for it to cool, and trim the black, charred wood from the wick (you can even do this with your fingertips). Then relight.

If you have any problems with your candle, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via the contact form.

Wood wick candles can be a bit temperamental, but they’re so worth it. :-)