Before you relax with our aromatherapy soy candles, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- Allow the soy candle to burn until the wax melts out to all the edges of the vessel *see below. This may take from about 30 to 60 minutes. If you blow out the soy candle before the wax goes liquid to the edge, it can create tunnels down the center of the candle. This will waste some of that glorious aromatherapy soy wax with each consecutive short burn. Above all, think safety, if you have to leave the room, blow out the candle.
- The estimated burn time for our 3.5oz soy candles is about 15 hours and the double organic hemp wicked 12oz soy candle is about 50 hours. Remember, burn times are an estimate and can be greatly affected by the environment in which the candle is used.
- The soy candle flame height may vary at times. Depending on the even appear to self-extinguish, but its OK! Even if you are experiencing a “low” flame, it will continue to heat and the flame height will return. The recommended burn time is 3-4 hours.
- Do not burn candles for more than 4 hours at a time.
- Keep the soy candle away from drafts, such as ceiling fans, air conditioners or breezes. Keep it only on a sturdy, open, and visible space.
- Never move or handle the soy candle while burning. The glass container can get very hot. This is very unsafe, and pouring or removing liquid wax from the vessel will cause the wick to extinguish.
- Keep the wick trimmed to between ⅛ and ¼ inch. If the soy candle begins to smoke, or if the flame height is greater than 1½ inches, gently blow out the soy candle, allow the wax and hemp wick to cool, and trim the wick by gently running your finger across the top of it. Remove all wick trimmings before relighting.
- Blow out the soy candle before you go to sleep!! Our Aromatherapy soy candles should help you relax, that is a good thing, but if you feel sleepy make sure the candle is blown out before you fall asleep. The majority of house fires caused by candles are when the homeowner falls asleep with a lit candle. If allowed to burn to the base the glass can get extremely hot causing it to shatter. This can be both messy, damaging, and dangerous.
- If you want more details on our Legal stuff, you can find it here.
– Why Soy Wax instead of Paraffin?
Paraffin is a petroleum by product—which release carcinogenic soot when burned. The soot can also cause respiratory problems and will aggravate the conditions of those who already have asthma, lung, or heart problems.
“Burning an aromatherapy candle made of paraffin is similar to preparing a healthy drink of fresh squeezed juice and adding a shot of gasoline.”
Besides endangering your health and that of your family, soot from paraffin wax can cause significant damage to the inside of your house, plus your computers, electrical appliances, and ductwork.
Good burn…
If you follow our simple burning guidelines here, your aromatherapy soy candles should burn as clean as this one, straight down the sides of the glass jar with little or no wastage. Once the wax has got to within 1/2 an inch of the bottom of the candle stop using it.
Bad Burn…
This is a classic example of what happens if you do not burn your candle long enough for the melted wax to reach the sides of the glass jar. As you can see, the next few times the candle has been lit the wax pool has burrowed down the center of the jar rather than across. This is typical of nearly all candles in containers. Once this pattern has been established it is difficult to rectify and your candle will burn for less than the normal amount of hours. In time, the flame will be starved of oxygen, burn slower and eventually extinguish itself. So on your first few burns, let the melted wax get to the edge, if you dont have time or have to blow it out, you might wait until you can. Always extinguish the candle before you leave the room!
Before you light one up, please read our LEGAL SECTION . Candles are amazing, relaxing, and we are drawn to their heat and sense of calm, they can also burn your freaking house down if you dont pay attention to them. Always have them in your sight lines, always blow them out if you leave the space, and do not place them on or below anything flammable. This is obvious to most, but fires are real. Relax responsibly!