Votives

Votive candles are designed to liquify into a pool of wax and should always be burned in the proper size holder. A snug fit, in a flat-bottomed holder is recommended to insure the proper burning time.

Always remove the spent metal wick clip and remove the bottom burn label (which may act like another wick if not removed) prior to adding a new votive to the holder, and never be afraid to discard a little wax at the end of the burn.

Consumers frequently ask why they should not burn a candle to total completion. For safety's sake, discontinue use when 1/2" of unmelted wax remains. This will prevent the flame from coming in direct contact with the glass container and causing any possible breakage.

When cleaning holders, avoid scraping with a metal object. Abrasions to the inner or outer surfaces weaken the glass and could lead to breakage. A small amount of water placed in the holder before lighting will make clean up a breeze. Other easy ways to clean out a holder are freezing the votive cup or rinsing with hot water.

Pillars 

They are carefully designed to hold the pool of wax. However, always place them on a flat, non-flammable and heat resistant candle plate to protect your fine furnishings.
At each lighting of a pillar, burn it long enough to form an even pool of wax across the surface. The candle will burn evenly and efficiently from then on.

Container or Jar Candle    Do not burn more than three hours per lighting.  Let candle cool then trim wick. Trim to 1/4 inch. Keep candle free of matches or wick trimmings Keeping the wick trimmed properly will produce a clean burn, with less smoke or soot.

Always remember to extinguish candles before leaving a room or going to bed for the night. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

When arranging your candles always remember children and pets. Place candles where they can never be toppled over by pets or children.

Finally, do not put them too close to combustible materials - which includes window coverings, bed linens and other decorative accessories.

Remember - to achieve the best burning performance from your candles, clean and trim the wick to 1/4" before each lighting, and always avoid placing them in a draft. Ceiling fans, fireplaces and heating ducts all can create drafts.

Take care to trim the wick to 1/4" before lighting and continue to keep trimmed throughout the duration of the burn. Watch for visible smoke. All candles can produce a small amount of soot or visible smoking. Be attentive to the signs - extinguish and trim the wick to the proper length.

A flickering flame produces increased visible smoke and that flickering flame indicates the presence of air currents.

Keep your candles out of drafts, and remember drafts may be caused by more than just open windows and doors.

Heating and air-conditioning vents, overhead fans, fireplace openings and high traffic areas can all disturb the flame.

A smooth even flame will ensure a clean and efficient burn. Be ATTENTIVE to where your candles are placed and NEVER BURN UNATTENDED