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Safety & Burning Tips

Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets.
Avoid burning candles near flammable or combustible materials.
Candles should always be burned in proper candle holders or bases.
Keep lit candles out of drafts.
To reduce soot, wicks should be trimmed to 1/4" from wax.
Glass containers may become hot. Always burn candle on a protected surface. Avoid moving lit candles and discontinue use when 1/2" of wax remains.
Keep candle wax free of matches, wick trimmings, and debris.
Extinguish candles when they get within 2" of their holders or decorations.
Always use care when extinguishing a flame. Use a candle snuffer, candle dipper, or blow candle out gently. NEVER USE WATER
Burning candles can be a fire hazard. Before any candle is lit, carefully secure all candles in their holders. If the candles are a part of a decorative arrangement, make sure that the candles are placed a safe distance from any flammable material. Never leave burning candles unattended.
A candle will burn more slowly and evenly if its refrigerated before using. Wrap the candle in plastic or foil before refrigerating to prevent wicks from absorbing moisture.
Candles should be stored flat (to prevent warping) in a cool, dark, dry place.
Before dinner or a party, light and extinguish the candles. They will light more quickly and easily when you are ready to use them.
Votive candles must be in a container. They are made of a low melt wax. The tighter the fit the longer the candle will burn.
When blowing out a candle, hold your finger a safe distance in front of the flame and blow at it. The air will flow around the finger and extinguish the candle from both sides. This will prevent hot wax from splattering.
Store candles in a cool, dry place. Direct sunlight may fade the color and prevent a candle from burning evenly.
An old nylon stocking is great for polishing candles and removing fingerprints.
To prevent uneven burning or dripping, keep wicks trimmed at least 1/4".
For visual interest, a candle should be either taller or shorter than the holder, but not the same height.
Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle flame with minimum smoke. This also helps prevent wax spills.
Do not burn candles for more than one hour per every inch of their diameter. For example, never burn a 3" wide candle more than 3 hours. Never burn candles unattended!
To easily remove a candle from its holder, place it (cooled) in the freezer. When frozen, it will pop out. For a votive, simply put a teaspoon of water in its holder before inserting the candle into the holder. (Water helps keep the melted wax from sticking).
Allow your candle to liquefy to the edge before extinguishing. The larger the diameter of your candle the longer it will take to liquefy to the edge. This will help prevent tunneling. Different fragrances burn at different rates of time.