Candle Burning Tips

Candles from Hearts and Flowers Primitives help create a warm and inviting atmosphere in many homes, offices, and even some  high school classrooms.   Candles are a joy to burn, and many families use the lighting of the candles in their homes as an end of the work/school day ritual.  For these families the lighting of the candle symbolizes the beginning of their time together for the day and a time to forget the stress and the hassle from work or school. 

  Few things make a home as cozy as a burning candle, and even fewer things can make a home smell as wonderful as our candles.  Whether you are burning a Juicy Apple jar candle, an Evening Mocha cake candle, or any of our other great candles, there are several things you should consider when lighting the candle to ensure it is a safe and enjoyable experience. 

  First things first.  Be sure to place your candle (even jar candles) on a heat resistant surface, such as a metal candle pan, away from curtains, gas stoves, and other flammable materials.  It is highly recommended that you place your candle where pets and children cannot be hurt by it or knock it over.  One of the biggest problems people face with candles is a draft.  Try to keep your candles away from opening and closing doors and ceiling fans because a draft can cause your candle to burn unevenly and inefficiently. 

  All of our candles are made in the United States, and most of them are hand poured.  Because the workers need to hold on to the wicks during the pouring process the wick of the candle needs to be cut to 1/4" before the candle is lit.  This wick length should be maintained throughout the life of the candle.  Many scented candles will form mushroom type shapes of soot on the end of the wick.  If this happens, cut these forms from the wick.  Also make sure that none of the particles fall into the pool of wax.  If they fall in try to get them out before the wax hardens around the pieces.

  It is a good idea to keep the flame of the candle at a maximum of 3/4"  all the time and to burn the candle evenly each time you light it.  It is recommended that you burn the candle for one hour for each inch of diameter of the candle.  So if you have a 4" diameter candle you would want to burn it for about 4 hours each time you light it so that you maximize the burn-time of the candle. 

  If you are burning a jar candle that came with a lid do not use the lid to snuff out the candle.  The lids are primarily decorative and are not made to withstand the heat of a burning candle.  It is always best to gently blow out your candles; just don't blow too hard and splatter the melted wax!   

  You should discard your candle when there is one inch of wax remaining.  Here is another great tip.  You don't have to throw that candle shell or leftover wax in the trash.  You can use the shell of the candle or the leftover wax in one of our great tart warmers.  This way you get to use all of the scented wax and have little or no waste from your candle.   

The most important thing to remember when burning a candle is to use common sense.  If you think it isn't in a safe spot, move it.  If you don't think you'll remember to blow it out, leave yourself a note by your bed.  Never leave a burning candle unattended, and always remember safety first. 

  Now you know how to get the most out of your candles so you can enjoy every hour of glow, scent, and pleasure from our high quality candles. 

About the Author

Bobby Valentine is a longtime owner of one of Cleveland Georgia's oldest gift and home accessories store. The store, Hearts and Flowers Primitives specializes in candles, artifical florals, linens, and primitive accessories. Bobby has years of experience in the primitive decorating business.

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