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Best Candle Burning Advice

On a Wick want all our customers to get the best from their candles. We list below tips and safety advice designed to let you get the best from your On a Wick candle

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.
  • Do not burn candles on or near flammable materials.
  • Do not place candles in a draft.
  • Take action if you see excess soot :
    • Is there a draft?
    • Does the wick need shortening ?
    • Trim wick to approximately 1/8 - 1/4”.
  • Candles with a diametef of 3” or more should burn over a considerable time so that the wax becomes liquid up to the edge of the candle. Otherwise a wax wall will be formed around the wick impairing the flame.
  • A slight curve of the wick is appropriate. Should one side of the candle become too low, push the wick slightly to the opposite side, but only if the wick is warm.
  • Keep out the reach of children and pets
  • Do not introduce other sources of ignitioninto your candle
  • Burn on a heatproof surface
  • Do not move your candle whilst lit