Tips and Trends

Stay up to date with all the candle tips and trends with the information below.

Tip 1

Know if your candle is burning correctly

There’s an art to burning a candle properly and safely. You can generally tell if a candle is burning properly just by looking at it. It should have a calm steady flame. Meaning, the candle’s burning process is in balance. The wick is efficiently pulling up the right amount of wax, which is then being “consumed” by the flame to produce water vapor and carbon dioxide.

Tip 2

Avoid Sooting by avoiding flickering or wisps of smoke

Constant flickering and smoking occur when the teardrop shape of the flame is disturbed. This allows small amounts of unburned carbon particles (soot) to escape from the flame as a visible wisp of smoke. If too much (or too little) air reaches the candle flame, it will disturb the flame’s teardrop shape, causing it to soot. To avoid this, always burn your candles in a well-ventilated room, away from drafts, vents or strong air currents.

Tip 3

Steer clear of flare ups or leaping flames

A too-long wick can cause a candle flame to grow too long and flare. That’s why it is so important to trim the wick to ¼ inch before every use. Always keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and other debris that could catch fire from the flame. If you like to group your candles, make sure they are at least 3 inches apart when burning. Candles placed too closely together can create their own draft and cause the candles to flare.

Tip 4

Scent-scape

Multiple scents can be layered throughout your home, transitioning throughout every room allowing for certain aromatherapy benefits to occur. We recommend staying within the same scent family and getting scents that complement one another. Allowing for a seamless transition with no harsh scent.

Tip 5

Keep your luxury candle long term

If you love candles, but don’t like it when the candle doesn’t burn all the wax, here are a few ways to get the most out of each candle.

Avoid short burns. If you light your candle for brief periods only, the wax is not able to melt completely. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and never burn candles unattended.

Don’t touch! Pushing the wax down into a hot candle puts you at risk of skin burns and shortens the length of exposed wick. This can result in more wax remaining in the next burn.

Accept ‘leftover’ wax. Residual wax prevents the candle from becoming too hot. Variability in burning conditions results in different amounts of leftover wax. For example, the length of time the candle’s been burning, or the temperature of the room can affect the amount of leftover wax.

Current Trends

Pastel taper candles and glass holders

Textured pillar candles

Candles used for aromatherapy

Fresh green notes like eucalyptus, bluebells, and mint

Keep Your Candles in Tip Top Shape

Always store your candles in a cool, dark and dry place. Tapers or dinner candles should be stored flat to prevent warping.

You can remove dust and fingerprints from a candle by gently rubbing the surface with a piece of nylon or a soft cloth. The cloth can be dry or slightly dampened with water.

Wax drippings can be removed from most candleholders by running hot water over them.

To remove the remaining wax from a vessel, place the candleholder in the freezer for an hour or so. This allows the wax to shrink and easily pop out when the candleholder is removed from the freezer.

Never use a knife or a sharp object to remove wax from a glass votive holder. It might scratch or weaken the glass, causing it to break upon subsequent use.

Avoid burning candles in any glass item not specifically designed for candles. Glass candleholders are specifically manufactured to withstand the temperature changes that occur when burning a candle. Everyday glassware is not designed for burning candles.

Votive holders will clean more easily afterward if you add a few drops of water to the glass before inserting the candle. Caution: Don’t add more than a few drops of water and don’t add water unless you intend to burn the candle immediately afterward. Over time, a candle wick could absorb the water and won’t burn properly.

Avoid placing your candles where they will be directly exposed to sunlight or harsh indoor lighting, such as a spotlight. Candles may fade if they are left in bright light for a long time.