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Candle care

Burn it well.

To enjoy a long, clean burn and the cozy crackle of your wooden-wick candle, follow these simple steps. They’re the same tips on the card that comes home with every candle.

1

First burn matters

Let the wax melt all the way to the edges during the first burn, about 1–2 hours. Let the wick be a little longer on this first burn as the wax settles.

2

Before you light

Trim your wick to about ¼ inch before each burn, and remove any loose trimmings from the wax. The easiest way: wait for the wick to be cold, then use a tissue to break off the burnt part and throw it away. Place your candle on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, vents or fans.

3

While burning

Burn for no more than 4 hours at a time. If the flame gets too large or flickers a lot, put it out, trim the wick and relight. Never leave a burning candle unattended or within reach of children or pets.

4

After you burn

Let the wax cool and harden before moving the candle or trimming the wick again. Stop when about ½ inch of wax remains in the bottom of the vessel.

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