Love Your Candle

A candle is a small ceremony: the first flame, the slow pool of wax, the scent rising until it fills the room. Every one we pour is tested until the burn is exactly right, so what reaches you has already had a great deal of care.

These eight habits take a minute to learn. They keep your candle burning clean, even and fragrant, from the first light to the last.

Make the first burn count

Let the wax melt fully to the edges of the vessel the first time you light it. That first pool becomes the candle's memory, so it burns evenly, avoids tunneling and lasts as long as it should.

Trim the wick

Before every burn, trim the wick to ¼ inch. A short wick keeps the flame steady and the burn clean, with less smoke. Our wick trimmer makes it effortless.

Set the stage

Place your candle on a flat, heat-safe surface, away from drafts, fans and anything flammable. Still air gives an even melt and keeps the flame exactly where it belongs.

Time it right

Burn for at least 2 hours so the wax pools evenly, and never more than 4 hours at a time. Longer burns can overheat the vessel and flatten the fragrance.

Never leave it unattended

Burn your candle only when you are present. A lit candle left alone is a serious fire hazard, so put it out before you leave the room or go to sleep.

Out of reach, always

Keep candles away from children and pets at all times. They are beautiful, but they are not toys, and curious hands and paws are at risk near a flame and hot wax.

Let it cool

Never move a candle while it is lit or just after it is out, as hot wax can spill. Use a snuffer rather than blowing it out, then let it cool completely before you handle it.

Know when to say goodbye

Stop burning when ¼ inch of wax remains. Burning past that point can overheat the vessel and risk cracking or breakage.