It is very important to make sure your candle is ready to be lit before running into anything hazardous. House fires can be caused by candles if not properly observed by someone. 

1. Before lighting the candle makes sure the wick is ¼ inch at all times.
2. Place candle on a flat heat resistant surface where there is nothing flammable around.
3. Have the candle away from all open windows, drafts, pets, children, and anything that can fuel the fire.
4. Keep lit candle away from curtains, under shelves, and on the floor.
5. Burn your candle for only 2-4 hours at a time in a ventilated room.
6. Always have your candle observed by someone.
7. When done using the candle you can either lightly blow out the candle or use a wick dipper to put out the flame. You can also use a snuffer to put out a candle.
8. Completely stop using candle when wax reaches ¼.
9. Before moving candle to a location make sure to have it fully solidified.
10. When candle is fully done use boiling water to remove the excess wax and clean the jar and lid to reuse.

How to fix candle wax from tunneling and uneven surface?

Always see If the wax is even before lighting a candle to prevent uneven wax and sinkholes. You can use a heat gun to even the wax or fill the sinkholes before lighting a candle. When using a candle let the pool fully melt before blowing out the flame. If candle has a small pool and you blow it out, the candle can cause sinkholes and uneven surface. Add aluminum foil around the edges and make sure to leave a little hole in the middle. This way over 3-4 hours you will have the surface of the wax even out as you light it up.

What to do when lighting your candle for the first time?

When lighting your candle for the first time it is very important to make sure to allow the wax at the top layer to pool evenly to the edge of the jar. This way it avoids sink holes and tunneling when lighting a candle for another time.

How do get rid of black smoke when burning a candle?

The main reason why black smoke is coming out from your flame is because the wick is too long. Make sure to cut the wick ¼ of an inch so the balance of heat and fuel can be corrected.

Why do candles flames flicker?

Candles usually burn with a tear-drop shaped flame that needs oxygen and wax to sustain. As the wax melts over time, it gets pulled up into the wick through capillary action to feed the flame. If the flame gets either too much or too little air or wax, it can flicker or flare-up. Always keep candle in a ventilated room and It is important to have someone observe the candle at all times to prevent anything hazardous.

Why does my candle jar turn black on the inside? 

The reason for the black smokey color in the jar is the lack of oxygen.

Why does my candle wick create a black mushroom?

Due to our strong fragrances that’s mixed in the wax, it can cause our wicks to create black mushrooms. The best way to prevent it is to keep the wick trimmed to ¼ inch before lighting the candle.