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 by pinching off any cool, burned wood. This keeps the flame steady, keeps your wax free of soot, and helps the candle burn slower.

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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.

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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

{see below for inspiration}.

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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.

• If soot develops inside the vessel, simply clean with a little rubbing alcohol and allow to dry completely before lighting again. Never light before the alcohol is completely evaporated.

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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.

• Carefully pour the melted wax 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 cut flowers, 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.