BEESWAX CANDLE CARE
Beeswax burns brighter, longer, and cleaner than any other candle material. The benefits of enjoying this natural wax are endless. However, beeswax candles require a bit more maintenance than standard mass-produced paraffin candles. For optimal burn, we recommend the following candle care:
Column candles, pillar candles, ball candles, and jar candles are designed to burn evenly with a full pool of wax spread across the top. Burning these candles for at least two hours the first time will help create a proper wax pool and prevent tunneling. Extinguish the flame by briefly pressing the wick into the molten wax with a metal wick dipper, and reposition the wick so that it remains centered and upright. Hug the warm walls of the candle inward toward the wick. When the
wick is cool, trim it to 1/4". To re-light, hold a match flame to the base (not the tip) of the wick to create a small pool of molten wax. The liquid wax will be drawn up the wick by capillary action, which will allow the wick to re-ignite.
Votive candles and tealights are designed to melt and spread into a heat-resistant container. Tealight candles come in an appropriate tin and are meant to be melted in a single session. Votives should be burned in a votive cup. They may be used once or twice. Extinguish the flame by briefly pressing the wick into the molten wax with a metal wick dipper, and reposition the wick so that it remains centered and upright. Votive candles may be difficult to re-light due to the
spread of wax. We recommend holding a match flame to the base (not the tip) of the wick to create a small pool of molten wax. The liquid wax will be drawn up the wick by capillary action.
Taper candles and chime candles are designed to burn evenly without dripping. The wick will curl in upon itself during burning, so it does not need to be trimmed unless a cap develops at its tip. Flames are sensitive to flickering when exposed to drafts, so for best results burn in a still room. Extinguish the flame with a candle snuffer. To re-light, hold a match flame to the base (not the tip) of the wick to create a small pool of molten wax. The liquid wax will be drawn up the wick
by capillary action, which will allow the wick to re-ignite.
Good quality beeswax develops a “bloom” or white film over time. Some people prefer this frosted, antique look, as it is an assurance that the beeswax is pure. Alternatively, the bloom may be removed by gently rubbing with a soft cloth or briefly heating with a blow dryer to restore the shiny finish.
Column candles, pillar candles, ball candles, and jar candles are designed to burn evenly with a full pool of wax spread across the top. Burning these candles for at least two hours the first time will help create a proper wax pool and prevent tunneling. Extinguish the flame by briefly pressing the wick into the molten wax with a metal wick dipper, and reposition the wick so that it remains centered and upright. Hug the warm walls of the candle inward toward the wick. When the
wick is cool, trim it to 1/4". To re-light, hold a match flame to the base (not the tip) of the wick to create a small pool of molten wax. The liquid wax will be drawn up the wick by capillary action, which will allow the wick to re-ignite.
Votive candles and tealights are designed to melt and spread into a heat-resistant container. Tealight candles come in an appropriate tin and are meant to be melted in a single session. Votives should be burned in a votive cup. They may be used once or twice. Extinguish the flame by briefly pressing the wick into the molten wax with a metal wick dipper, and reposition the wick so that it remains centered and upright. Votive candles may be difficult to re-light due to the
spread of wax. We recommend holding a match flame to the base (not the tip) of the wick to create a small pool of molten wax. The liquid wax will be drawn up the wick by capillary action.
Taper candles and chime candles are designed to burn evenly without dripping. The wick will curl in upon itself during burning, so it does not need to be trimmed unless a cap develops at its tip. Flames are sensitive to flickering when exposed to drafts, so for best results burn in a still room. Extinguish the flame with a candle snuffer. To re-light, hold a match flame to the base (not the tip) of the wick to create a small pool of molten wax. The liquid wax will be drawn up the wick
by capillary action, which will allow the wick to re-ignite.
Good quality beeswax develops a “bloom” or white film over time. Some people prefer this frosted, antique look, as it is an assurance that the beeswax is pure. Alternatively, the bloom may be removed by gently rubbing with a soft cloth or briefly heating with a blow dryer to restore the shiny finish.