We’d love to walk you through a few things to keep in mind so that you’ll get the most out of your beeswax candles.

Why is my candle tunnelling?

It’s best to burn a candle long enough at each lighting for a large melt pool to form atop the candle. A taper or container candle will not require anything special to melt evenly as long as it’s on a level surface.  Pillar candles, particularly those 3” and more in diameter, will burn more efficiently if they are “hugged” while warm. Gently push the walls of the candle inward after a burn session. It will harden in a more uniform manner, ready for the next burn. If tunnelling is allowed to continue from burn to burn, the wick will be starved for oxygen, and will not burn well.

A candle in a level spot, out of any drafts, should burn efficiently!

Do I need to trim my wick?

Before lighting your candle, ensure the wick is trimmed to approximately ¼ inch.

Is it alright to blow out my candle?

To prevent smokiness, you can extinguish your candle by using a metal instrument to dip the burning wick into the melting wax pool, and then put it back into its place for easy re-lighting. A snuffer can also be used for easy, mess-free extinguishing.

Why does my candle look whitish or dusty?

Over time, a whitish, almost powdery substance will begin to form on the surface of your candle. This is known as the “bloom” and is harmless and normal! If you prefer, you can wipe it away with a soft cloth.

And of course…please don’t leave your candles unattended, and always keep them out of reach of little ones and pets!