Candle Care
WOOD WICK CANDLE CARE
If these guidelines are followed & your new candle is properly cared for, you could get 7-9 hours of burn time per ounce of soy wax and prolong the life of your candle by 25%
To light, tilt candle slightly and let the flame go across the length of the wick. Occasionally, on the first lighting, it may need to be lit a couple of times before it fully catches.
Allow enough time for the wax to melt completely to the edges of the container to prevent “tunneling". This is called a full melt pool. This process could take 2 - 6 hours to be achieved depending on the size of your candle.
An ideal candle burn time is between 2 and 5 hours - if burned longer your candle will not burn as clean, you'll lose some of that amazing aroma on your following burns, and could cause serious harm by overheating the vessel.
If your candle comes decorated with flowers or blossoms, it's best to remove them prior to burning.
Trim wick to 1/4 inch before re-lighting candle before each use-This ensures a small controlled flame that isn't evaporating too much of your precious fragrance at once.
Although unlikely with wooden wicks, always re-center your wick after the candle has cooled if you observe the wick has shifted away from center.
Place candle on a stable surface away from flammable objects or drafts before lighting
Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
WOOD BOWL CANDLE CARE
Wooden “Dough bowls” are hand-carved wood bowls that are treated and stained to fit a certain aesthetic. Each dough bowl is made of genuine Jacaranda wood which makes the individual pieces unique and one of a kind. There may be grooves and varying features, but overall they are very similar in size and color.
Are the wood bowls safe for candles?
These wood bowls are safe for candles as long as they are burned using caution and awareness of how to use the vessel. Wood is naturally flammable, but we do everything we can to try and prevent any fires. They are hand-carved & safety checked. The exterior of our wood bowls are treated with a NON TOXIC flame retardant to create an extra barrier of protection and the interior is coated with a sealer/preserver by Earth Safe Finishes, which is safe, non-toxic, durable, and allows the candle to be used for anything when its candle life has ended. The wick holders are self-extinishing once the flame has reached a certain point...But ultimately, the best prevention is awareness. It is up to the customer to burn this candle safely and if you choose to burn these candles, you are doing it at your own risk. Wood & Willow Candle Co. does not take any responsibility for any mishaps caused from burning this candle. We urge customers to read safety instructions and precautions on burning dough bowl candles carefully before use.
Safety tips for burning candles in wood bowls:
Keep burning dough bowl candles away from any hanging objects (drapes, scarves, jackets, plants, furniture, wall decor, carpets…) that can catch fire or may be damaged from the flame.
Do NOT burn candles when there is a breeze and all the windows are open. Be sure to turn off any fans that may alter the flame or create an unsafe burning environment. This will cause the candle to burn unevenly and can easily become a fire hazard. It is up to the customer to create a safe environment for burning the dough bowl candles.
Never leave the dough bowl candles burning unattended. Anything can happen in a moments time!! Be aware that there is an open flame and keep an eye on it. If you plan on leaving the room, extinguish the flame and then relight it when you re-enter the room.
Do NOT burn this candle all the way to the bottom. THIS CANDLE IS MADE OF WOOD. Wood can and will catch fire if exposed to an open flame. It is important to stay informed. Do not burn this candle entirely down to the wood. If certain areas of wood under the wicks become exposed before others, stop lighting that wick. This is for your safety.
We have tested and chosen wicks that do not burn completely to the edge of the wood on purpose to prevent any excess heating or the flame being exposed to wood directly.
Remove all blossoms and flowers prior to burning & remove larger crystals once you are able. If they do not come out from burning the wax, feel free to use a utensil of some kind to release the crystal from the wax. All the crystals used can be cleaned using warm water and a little bit of light soap and then used individually after.
Remember to trim the wick each time to 1/4” and it is not advised by to burn a candle for longer than 3-4 hours at a time. This is to prevent overheating, combustion of materials, and the candle burning unevenly.
Be sure to burn these candles on a level surface, tray, stovetop, or flat surface to prevent leaks, spills, or heat damage.
PROPER PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN BURNING DOUGH BOWL CANDLES. THEY ARE MADE OF WOOD WHICH IS NATURALLY FLAMMABLE. IF YOU PLAN TO BURN THESE CANDLES, YOU WILL BE BURNING THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK AND UNDER YOUR OWN DISCRETION.
TRIMMING YOUR WOOD WICKS
How to trim a candle wick & why it’s important:
While many of us enjoy the gorgeous glow and soothing fragrance of a scented candle, they do sometimes require a bit of loving care and attention. Part of any candle care regime includes wick trimming – which is important if you want your beautiful candle to look and burn at its best. Read on to discover why and how to trim a candle wick.
Why should you trim a candle wick?
While your candle is still able to adequately burn without its wick being trimmed, there are plenty of reasons why you should indeed trim it. In fact, trimming a candle wick can prolong the life of a candle by as much as 25%, as well as keeping the surrounding wax clean and free from soot and debris.
Leaving your wick long and untrimmed will result in a larger flame. This is because the wick draws up melted wax as ‘fuel’ to be burned, so the longer the wick, the more fuel the flame has. A large flame results in incomplete combustion, which means that the burnt wax produces carbon, which causes soot. This soot not only gets released into the air but also makes your candle container black and dirty. Left untrimmed, the wick can also curl over which can create more soot as well as drop debris into the melted wax, resulting in unsightly marks.
Lastly, if the wick is too long, then your candle’s beautiful scent won’t smell as strong, because too much of the melted wax is being used up too quickly. The melted wax is how the candle’s fragrance evaporates and fills a room, so less melted wax equals less scent.
When should a candle wick be trimmed?
A candle wick should be trimmed each time before you light it. You may also want to trim it if you notice that the flame is looking too large (more than half an inch) and creating a large amount of smoke and soot. Furthermore, the top of the wick could have ‘mushroomed’ out, due to the build-up of carbon, causing even more smoke and soot.
Never trim the wick when it’s lit or while the wax is still hot and liquid, as you can risk injuring yourself or dropping the excess wick into the melted wax. You should ensure that the candle has completely cooled down from the previous burn time before attempting to trim the wick.
What is the best way to trim a candle wick?
If you’ve ever wondered how to trim a candle wick, it’s a fairly straightforward process. You can use scissors or a special wick trimmer which is spoon-shaped and designed to catch any debris before it falls onto the wax and makes a mess. If you don’t have a wick trimmer, then using normal scissors can work just as well, catching and removing the excess debris with your fingers. Since your wick is made of wood it might be harder to trim, so nail clippers might be a better option. Candles with more than one wick should all be trimmed to the same height to ensure the wax burns evenly.