Tips to Extend the Life of your CandlesUpdated 7 months ago

Avoid burning taper candles near any drafts. Avoid putting candles in drafts to prevent rapid and uneven burning and excessive dripping. Candles will fade if left in the light for an extended period of time.

Avoid burning pillar candles within 2 1/2 inches of each other.

Keep wicks trimmed to one-half inch. Long or crooked wicks cause uneven burning and dripping. Keep votive wicks centered and trimmed to 1/4” while burning to prevent breaking the glass. If a wick becomes too short to light, carve away enough wax to expose the fresh wick, then trim 1/4” off the top of the candle and burn the candle to reform its appearance (tapers are the exception to this rule.)

Candles refrigerated before using will burn more slowly and evenly. Wrap in foil or plastic before refrigeration to prevent wicks from absorbing moisture. Before a party, light and extinguish the candles. They’ll light more quickly and easily later.