candle care ritual

your first burn matters

A candle remembers its first light. For the cleanest, most even burn, allow the wax to melt all the way to the edges before extinguishing (usually 2–4 hours). This prevents tunneling and sets the foundation for the life of your candle.

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trim the wick every time

Before each burn, trim your wooden wick to about ⅛ inch (3 mm). This keeps the flame steady, reduces soot, and helps the candle burn slower and more cleanly. If you notice flickering or the flame growing tall, extinguish, trim, and relight.

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burn in 2-4 hour sessions

Short burns can tunnel. Overly long burns can overheat the vessel. A happy middle is 2–4 hours—long enough to melt evenly, short enough to stay safe.

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keep the wax clear

If you see debris—wick trimmings, etc —gently remove it.

Clear wax = a clean, bright flame.

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place with intention

Burn on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Keep away from drafts, vents, curious little hands, and pets.

Never leave your candle unattended.

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know when to say goodbye

Stop burning when about ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom. This protects your vessel and the surface beneath it. Your jar can be repurposed—wash with warm soapy water and give it a second life.

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a few extra tips from nature

    •    If your flame ever dims, gently tip the candle and pour out melted wax (carefully!)               to expose more wick.

    •    If the flame grows too high, trim the wick and relight once cooled.

    •    Beeswax and coconut-based candles often develop a natural, velvety frosting or             small surface variations—this is normal, beautiful, and proof of pure ingredients.

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reuse your vessel

When your candle completes its burn, your vessel can live a second life!

To clean:

• Place in a bowl of boiling water halfway up the sides, until the remaining wax melts.

• Then carefully pour the melted was into a paper lined trash {never down the sink}.

• Wipe the warm jar clean, then finish with a little rubbing alcohol to remove any residue.

• Once cleansed, your vessel becomes anything you wish! It’s perfect for holding small plants, fresh flowers, or dried herbs—or as a keepsake container for jewelry, paint brushes, toiletries, matches, or stones.

A simple yet beautiful reminder that every ending in nature is a becoming—

nothing is lost, only transformed.

our clean burning promise

wildkind candles are crafted from earth-born ingredients—beeswax, coconut wax, soy, a touch of sustainable palm for structure, and essential oils. No synthetics. No harsh additives. Just a cleaner, calmer burn that’s gentle for you, your home, and the air you breathe.

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enjoy the ritual

your candle is a tiny hearth

a vessel of earth and fire

woven for moments of stillness

and connection

a slow exhale

a little altar of warmth

and wild kindness

light it with intention

care for it as you would

any sacred spark—

with love

let its glow remind you to

breathe

soften

and return to yourself