Soy candle do's, don'ts, + facts.

Did you know there is a right AND a wrong way to burn a candle? Who would have thought, a wrong way to burn a candle?! ----> YES! We want to share with you some helpfully amazing tips to keep your Earthscent's candle happy, healthy, and burning to its full potential!

BURNING IT RIGHT:

1.If you want your candle to burn evenly and last as long as possible, you have to light it for about 3 to 4 hours the first time you burn it. Wax has a muscle memory, and it’s going to burn in the same pattern every time. So if you light it for long enough the first time, that will ensure that your candle pools completely across all of the wax, setting it up to continue to do so with each subsequent burn. Otherwise, tunneling, where the wick burns straight down the center of a candle without creating a full melt pool, can occur. Once your candle starts tunneling, you’re losing all that peripheral wax surface area for future burns.

WATCH YOUR BURN TIME:

2. Never burn your candles on an uneven, drafty, or easily bump-able area. Any irritation to the flame can cause the candle to burn unevenly. Consider areas away from fans, heavy walk-by traffic, or other sources of drafts. I recommends not burning your candle for longer than four to six hours at a time. You want to prevent your candle from overheating. If you let the whole candle get liquid, the wick or wicks can float to the side, and it’s going to burn unevenly after that. Always keep a lit candle within your sight.

DON'T BLOW OUT CANDLES:

3. When you blow out a flame, it actually creates and spreads those little annoying black ash particles that get stuck in the wax. You don’t have to buy a snuffer though. Just get a candle with a lid, and it’ll smother the flame in the same way. Plus, a top keeps dust and dirt out. Best to let the candle cool completely before touching or moving it as well.

TRIM YOUR WICK ONCE:

4. Trim the wick to 1/4-inch each time before burning to prevent your candle from smoking a lot and creating soot marks on your container. In fact, long or crooked wicks can actually cause uneven burning, dripping, or flaring. The good news is you can use regular scissors or a nail clipper to make cuts. Remember to always trim the wick when the wax is fully dry.

STORING

5. Store candles in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight and florescent light. We use pure soy bean wax with no additives. Direct sunlight and florescent light exposure can cause the wax to become discolored or yellowish. This is perfectly normal and poses no harm or fault in the burning, but can look a little unpleasant.

FYI

6. What if your candle has a chalky or frosted look? This is a term in the industry known as "bloom". A bloom is a natural shift in color caused by a chemical reaction of the oils in the candle and the soy wax. Just like No 5, this poses zero issues in burning or performance. Embrace the imperfections of soy!

The next time you go to light one of our soy delights, remember these tips and tricks to create an even and long lasting burn. Enjoy!