Candle Safety:
Never leave a burning candle unattended!
Keep burning candles away from children and pets.
Do not place near flammable objects such as curtains, walls, etc.
Place on a protected, heat resistant, level surface.
Keep candle free of wick trimmings, matches, or other foreign matter
that could be a fire hazard.
Avoid burning in drafts.
Avoid walking with lit candles.
Keep wick trimmed to 1/4 inch at all times to avoid carbon build up on
the wick (mushrooming), dark smoking, and soot in the air and on
walls or furniture.
Allow candle to cool before trimming wick or relighting.
Helpful Tips:
Burn candles 1 hour for each inch of it's diameter. This allows the
flame time to melt the wax to the outer edge. Burning less time will
cause the candle to core burn down the middle & shorten burn time.
Example: a 3" wide candle should be burned for 3 hours at a time.
Use toenail clippers to trim wicks in jars in which scissors won't fit.
Candles will fade if left in direct sunlight or spotlights for
extended periods of time.
Before a party, light and extinguish candles. They will light more
quickly and easily later.
Candles (generally tapers or pillars) refrigerated before using will
burn more slowly and evenly. Wrap in foil or plastic before
refrigeration to prevent wicks from absorbing moisture.
To extinguish a candle, use a candle snuffer, or hold fingers in front
of the flame and blow. This will prevent hot wax from splattering on
furniture.