More Than Just Wax and Wick
A "Fragrance To Fire" candle is more than a simple object; it's an experience. It’s a tool designed to shift your atmosphere, ignite your purpose, or provide a beacon of calm. To honour that experience and ensure your candle performs beautifully from the first light to the last, simple care is essential.
This guide will walk you through the simple steps to make your light last, ensuring a clean, safe, and fragrant burn every single time.
1. The First Burn is Everything: Set the Memory
The most critical moment in your candle's life is its very first burn. This step "sets the memory" for the wax.
What to do: When you first light your candle, allow the entire surface of the wax to melt all the way to the edges of the jar. This typically takes 2-3 hours.
Why it matters: If you extinguish it too early, the candle will "tunnel," burning straight down the middle and leaving a wall of wasted wax around the sides. Setting the memory correctly ensures you get to use every bit of your candle.
2. The Daily Care: Trim Your Wick
This is the most important step to repeat before every single use.
What to do: Before lighting your candle, always trim the wick to ¼ inch. You can use a wick trimmer, nail clippers, or even your fingers to gently break off the charred "mushroom" top.
Why it matters: A trimmed wick creates a clean, steady, and safe flame. It prevents that ugly black soot from forming on the jar, stops the flame from getting dangerously large, and allows the fragrance to diffuse purely into the air.
3. Create the Perfect Atmosphere: Location is Key
Where you place your candle affects how it burns.
What to do: Always place your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Keep it away from drafts, open windows, fans, or air conditioning vents.
Why it matters: A flickering flame isn't just distracting; it's a sign of a draft. Drafts cause the candle to burn unevenly and can lead to more soot. A calm environment ensures a steady, peaceful flame.
4. Safety First: Know When to Say Goodbye
Letting a candle burn too low is a safety hazard.
What to do: For safety, stop burning your candle when only ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom.
Why it matters: Burning a candle all the way down can cause the glass jar to overheat, potentially cracking or damaging the surface it's on.
5. Preserving Your Scent: Proper Storage
When you're not using your candle, protect its fragrance.
What to do: Store your candles in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Using the lid that came with the candle is perfect for keeping dust out and the scent locked in.
Why it matters: Sunlight can discolour the wax and, more importantly, degrade the delicate fragrance oils, weakening the scent over time.
6. From Flame to Future: Give Your Jar a New Purpose
Your journey with the vessel doesn't have to end when the wax is gone.
What to do: Once ½ inch of wax remains, stop burning it. To clean it out, you can place the jar in the freezer for a few hours (the wax will shrink and pop out) or use warm, soapy water to melt and wash away the residue.
Why it matters: These jars are beautiful! Reuse them as pen holders, small planters, or cotton swab containers. It's a sustainable way to keep a piece of the "Light of the World" collection with you.
An Experience of Light
Caring for your candle is important. By following these simple steps, you ensure that every time you light the wick, you are met with the purest scent and the most beautiful flame, ready to inspire, empower, and ignite.
