Did you know wax has memory?

The first time you light a soy candle, allow the candle to burn until the melted wax pools all the way to the edge of the container. This will ensure you receive maximum fragrance and an even burn each time.

The time it takes to reach a full melt pool will vary between products so it's important to monitor this. For example - our travel tins are designed to reach a full melt pool within 2 hours yet our large Coconut Bowl candle (which is our largest candle) can take up to 5 hours on the first burn.

The same applies for each subsequent burn, it may get there a little quicker but to ensure you get the most out of your candle we recommend burning long enough for a full melt pool each time. Doing this will avoid tunnelling.

Soy Candles don't burn as hot as paraffin wax, so it's important to trim the wicks regularly. By trimming to about 6 - 8mm before each burn, this will assist in extending the life of the candle and avoid soot and mushrooming. (Please note - this does not apply to wood wicks).

The first light is crucial, you may need to keep the flame on the wick for a few minutes to get the wick to catch properly – be persistent! The entire width of the wick needs to catch alight, don't walk away until you are confident that it is lit properly. 

Humidity/moisture in the environment can also effect the woodwicks behaviour and they may be difficult to light/stay lit. The best thing to do is move the candle to a dry area (so not in bathrooms) and leave for a week or so to let the wicks dry out again. This also applies when there is alot of rain or humid weather. 

The decorations are pretty but need to be removed from the surface prior to use. This is not only for your safety, it will also make sure the wicks continue to burn properly.  They are easy to remove (a butter knife and light surface scrape will do the job) and any dints left behind will melt away in the first burn. 

Soy Wax has a lower melting point than other waxes and is water soluble - which is great for spills but not so great in heat. 

 

If your candle is left in direct sunlight, this may discolour the wax - it shouldn't affect the candle apart from the colour.

 

The candles may start to "sweat" once we hit the 30c mark over summer. This will appear as beads of moisture on the surface. To fix, you can gently dab the moisture from the surface with a paper towel and then store the candle in air conditioning - in most cases it will return to normal very quickly. 

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If it happens to melt from heat/sunlight don't worry - it should be fine to use again once the wax solidifies. 

 

Keep them inside in the heat of summer to avoid spoiling or accidently spilling and don't leave them inside a hot car (I learnt this the hard way - my car smelt like coconut & lime for months after! haha)

Ever heard of exploding candles? Whilst it is extremely rare this can happen and there is usually two main reasons why:

1. A candle has been left burning for too long. This is particularly important for candles with glass containers. Whilst it's important to allow a candle to burn long enough for an even burn pool (see above) candles should never be left burning for any longer than 4 hours. 1 - 4 hours is the recommended timeframe unless instructed otherwise.

2. Water and wax DO NOT MIX! The chemical reaction between the heated wax and water results in enlarged flames coming from the already existing flame. The water can vaporize and turn into a gas which creates an explosion. 

It's important to remember to never put a candle fire out with water - the best way is to starve the flame of oxygen (similar to a fat or oil fire in a kitchen).

If you do have a candle that that gets a little wet in the rain and you still have a hot wax pool we recommend NOT to burn it again. If the candle is completely solid, use paper towel to dry up the droplets and leave it sit another 48 hours at least before using again. 

A burning candle should never be left unattended and kept away from children, pets and strong winds. Make sure it is placed on a stable base and not in a high traffic area where it can be easily knocked over.

The vessels do get hot and we suggest using nonflammable, heat resistant tray to protect surfaces. Do not under any circumstances put the candle directly on surfaces that are not heat/fire resistant - this includes (but is not limited to) surfaces such as laminate or wood. 

The woodwick holders (metal feet) are designed to stop the candle burning to the bottom of the vessel for safety however it is extremely important that the candle is monitored closely towards the end and extinguished as soon as you can see the tops of the metal holders. 

For standard cotton/paper wicks ensure the candle is extinguished with at least 5mm of wax still left in the bottom - do not under any circumstances assume that the candle will simply stop once it reaches the bottom. 

 Please read the ingredients carefully before purchasing to avoid any allergies/reactions occurring. I source only quality and reputable products however it is up to you to purchase responsibly. I do list the herbs/spices and other ingredients used to decorate my candles.

Firelilee (and Firelilee re-sellers) take no responsibility for any allergies/reactions that may result from using my products or for damage caused by not following safety and candle care instructions outlined above.