Candle Science

 

🕯️ Candle Care & Science – Everything You Need to Know!

Candle Care 101: How to Get the Most Out of Your Candle

1️⃣ Trim Your Wick – Every. Single. Time.
Before lighting your candle, always trim the wick to about 1/4 inch. This prevents excessive smoke, ensures an even burn, and helps your candle last longer.

2️⃣ The First Burn is Everything!
When lighting your candle for the first time, let it burn until the wax melts evenly across the top (about 2-4 hours). This prevents tunneling, which wastes wax and shortens your candle’s life.

3️⃣ Avoid Drafts & Uneven Surfaces
Candles don’t like breezes! Keep them away from fans, windows, and air conditioners to prevent uneven burning and soot buildup.

4️⃣ Don’t Burn for Too Long
As tempting as it is to keep your candle lit forever, don’t burn it for more than 4 hours at a time. This helps maintain the fragrance quality and prevents overheating.

5️⃣ Extinguish It the Right Way
Blowing out a candle can create smoke and mess. Instead, use a candle snuffer or dip the wick into melted wax to safely put it out.

6️⃣ Let the Wax Cool Before Moving
Hot wax is liquid fire. Let your candle cool down before touching or moving it to avoid spills or burns.

🧪 The Science Behind Candles: What Makes Them Burn?

Candles are simple yet fascinating. Here’s a breakdown of how they work:

🔥 Wax & Wicks: The Perfect Duo

  • The wick absorbs melted wax and pulls it up as fuel.
  • The flame vaporizes the wax, turning it into the scented magic you smell.
  • A properly trimmed wick ensures a steady, controlled burn.

🌿 Soy vs. Paraffin – Why We Choose Soy Wax

  • Soy wax burns cleaner, slower, and without harmful toxins.
  • Paraffin wax, found in many commercial candles, can release chemicals into the air.
  • Our candles use 100% natural soy wax for a safer, longer-lasting burn.

💨 How Fragrance Works

  • When the wax melts, it releases fragrance molecules into the air.
  • A properly made candle ensures a balanced hot and cold throw (scent before and during burning).
  • Higher quality oils = stronger, longer-lasting scents!

FAQs – Your Candle Questions, Answered!

Q: Why does my candle tunnel?
A: You probably didn’t let it burn long enough on the first use! Always allow the wax to melt edge to edge before blowing it out.

Q: Why is my candle smoking?
A: Trim that wick! A long wick produces too much soot and an uneven burn.

Q: Can I reuse the jar?
A: Absolutely! Once your candle is finished, clean out the wax and repurpose the jar for storage, plants, or décor.

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