Ouachita Wax and Naturals
Candle Care & Safety
Love your candle!
We get asked all the time “Why are your wicks curled?”
Well, it started when we were learning to make candles and we were watching a lot of candle tutorials. We saw some people using a pencil to hold their wicks in place when pouring the wax into the container. We fell in love with it and the little piggy tail it left behind!
So, we know it’s cute, but trim the piggy tail wick off to 1/8 -1/4″ before your first burn, and every burn after to keep your candle burning clean and efficient.
Now, let’s go over a few basic candle care and safety tips!
- Trim your wick to 1/8- 1/4″ before lighting every time. It’s so important! It extends the life of your candle, will distribute that fragrance you love more efficiently, and it keeps your flame manageable.
- Place your candle on a stable, heat resistant surface away from flammable objects before lighting.
- Keep the flame away from moving air like air vents, fans, open windows, etc. This will prevent rapid and uneven burning. It really does make a huge difference in the way your candle burns!
- The first burn is the most important! Candles should burn 1 hour for every 1 inch in diameter of the candle. Our candles will need to burn 3-4 hours to ensure a good melt pool and keep your candle from tunneling.
- Keep your candle out of reach of children and pets.
- We have to say it! As tempting as it seems, no part of the candle is edible.
- Allow your candle to solidify at least 2 hours before re-lighting. Because our candles are 100% natural soy wax, texture and “frosting” are to be expected after solidifying. Neither will affect the burn or scent.
- Never leave your candle unattended.
- Some of our candles are adorned with crystals, polished stones, dried flower petals, and sprinkles. These are placed away from the wick and will sink down into the wax as it melts. If for any reason any of these items catch fire, extinguish immediately. Wait for it to cool and remove the item.
Did you Know your wax has a memory?
It’s true! In fact, the first burn it the most important! It’s called a memory burn. This burn is where your candle sets the boundaries of how it will burn until the wick is gone.
So, light your candle for the first time when you’ll be home for a good 3 to 4 hours. The rule is to let your candle burn 1 hour for every inch of its diameter. It is important that the melt pool extends to the edges of the container, or you will end up with a memory ring. If a memory ring develops, your candle will start tunneling and there’s no going back.
Creating a good melt pool will maximize your scent throw, prevent tunneling and extend the life of your candle!
Who Knew? So, love your candle and it will love you back!
Light and Enjoy!