Candle Burning 101
Whether you’re a Capri Blue fanatic or a lover of all things Votivo, chances are you have a couple candles (or 20) scattered throughout your home. And there’s actually a proper way to burn them! Who knew there was a right and wrong way to burn a candle!?
Have you ever burned a candle and had wax leftover? Chances are you aren’t burning it long enough. Larger candles are meant to be burned for longer periods of time, so if you’re not up for burning your candle for 5-6+ hours then try one of our smaller vessels.
Here are a few easy steps to make sure you’re getting the most out of your favorite candle!
1.) Always allow your candle to completely liquefy across the top before blowing it out to avoid tunneling
Think of it this way – candles have a memory. Wherever it stops burning the first time, it will continue to stop there every time you burn it causing it to tunnel if it has not liquefied all the way across.
2.) Always keep your wick trimmed to ¼”
And remember to trim your wick before the first burn, too.
3.) Don’t drop debris, like matches or wick trimmings, into the wax
4.) Don’t place your burning candle on sensitive or uneven surfaces
And, of course, never leave your burning candle unattended.
5.) Discontinue burning your candle when about ½” of wax remains
Don’t fret. It’s normal and necessary to have a little wax leftover so that you don’t expose the bottom of the wick.
6.) Repurpose that beauty!
Most containers are designed for reuse, so don’t let that gorgeous vessel go to waste!
(Source- Capri-Blue.com)
