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Burning Soy
Candles!
When
burning a soy candle for the first time, you should burn the candle
until the melted wax covers its diameter (also called a 'full melt
pool'). This allows your soy candle to establish a full melt
pool memory. increasing the scent throw. If a candle isn't
given a proper memory burn then it may burn incorrectly. and a good
scent throw may not be achieved.
Candles
created from soy wax can have a frosting throughout the wax and on the
surface. Frosting is harmless, and just a natural
characteristic of this type of candle.
Container
Candle Burn Time
We would
suggest that any candle in a glass container should be burnt for no
more than 2 to 3 hours at a time, and then allowed to cool completely
before re-lighting. Burning a candle for longer than the
recommended time could cause the glass to become over-heated and crack,
resulting in hot wax leaking.
Your Wick.
Always keep
the wick trimmed to 1/4" but not too short before lighting. A wick that
is cut too short can drown when the wax melts around the wick and that
can cause a wick to burn itself out.
Black Soot
No candle
can be soot free, but soy wax candles do have much less soot and more
importantly no toxins in the soot. Black soot is caused by a
candle that is smoking (in our soy candles this is typically caused by
the wick being left un-trimmed!). Lack of oxygen caused by burning a
candle in an enclosed space can also cause soot to form. Also see above
for any other reasons.
Basic Instructions
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Never leave a burning candle unattended.
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Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets, and out of draughts.
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Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch each time before burning to prevent
smoking.
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Extinguish the flame if it comes too close to the holder or container.
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Always stand on a stable, flat and heat-resistant surface.
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Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents and air currents.
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Extinguish a candle if it smokes, flickers repeatedly, or the
flame
becomes too high.
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Keep the wax pool free of foreign objects at all times.
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Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room.
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Never move any candle when the wax is liquid.
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Never pour unwanted wax down the drain. IT WILL CLOG YOUR
SINK!
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Do not burn candle for more than 3 hours at a time.
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