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Candle Care
Candles require care in order to get the best, longest and safest burning for your money. Do not leave candles unattended. Keep wick trimmed to 5mm or less – it won’t go out! Remove all labels from candle and do not leave any debris eg. matches in the candle crater.
To stop a candle dripping
- Keep candle trimmed
- Keep candle out of draughts
- Keep candle away from air conditioners
- Keep candle away from extreme heat (indoors or outdoors)
If wick is flickering
If the wick is flickering it is either too long, or in a draught. This will make the candle burn in odd ways, and may cause it to drip.
If the candle is burning black smoke
If the candle is buring black smoke, the wick is either too long, or there is too much of the fragrant oil at the top of the candle. Trim the wick, burn for a few minutes, then pour the wax out and light again.
To make candles burn down the middle
To make candles burn down the middle, burn candle almost to the edge, then blow out and leave to reset. Repeat. The candle will now burn inwards. Place candle on a holder.
To keep wick straight
In the past, lead was used to keep the wick straight. This has been banned. To avoid the wick curling and drowning in melted wax, keep wick straight by pushing it with a metal object. When the candle is extinguished, pinch the blackened wick off and if necessary, tip out a small amount of wax.
Wax Removal
Boiling hot water is best to remove spilled wax from cupboards, clothing etc. If wax is on carpet, or lounge, soften wax with warm water and use a paper towel to lift off the soft wax. Wax stain from dyes is much harder to get out – try eucalyptus oil.
Web-sites
More advice on candle care and wax removal can be found at the following websites:-
- www.candlecauldron.com
- www.candleandsoap.about.com
- www.fastforums.com/candlemaking
- www.thecrafthub.com
- www.campbell-light.com
TAKE CARE AND ENJOY!!!