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Handmade Scented Candle Safety / Burning Tips

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Candle Safety for Handmade Scented Candles

Handle with care. Containers get hot and may be fragile!
To prevent possible fire and/or heat damage to surfaces, discontinue use when 1/4 inch of wax remains. To protect the surface of your furniture, always place the handmade scented candle container on a heat-resistant surface specifically designed for candle use.
For maximum efficiency, set the scented candle's "memory" the first time you light it by burning it for at least one hour per inch in diameter of candle. Example: jelly jar candles are 2-1/2" inches in diameter; therefore, they should be burned for at least 2-1/2 hours the first time you burn it. This extends the melt-pool to the edge of the jar and causes all the wax to be consumed rather than a canyon forming down the center.
Extinguish candle carefully by pushing the wick into the melt pool to prevent smoking and prepare the wick for the next burning.
Remove foreign objects, matches, and wick trimmings from candle container before and after each use.
Keep lit candles out of reach of children and pets.
Never leave lit candles unattended.
Never move a hot or burning candle.

Never store or place a candle in a window or outdoors where it is exposed to direct sunlight. The color of the candle will fade if left in bright light but its quality will not be compromised.
Keep wick trimmed to no more than 1/4 inch to extend candle life and minimize smoking.
Keep the wick centered in the container to help the candle to burn evenly.
Keep candles out of drafts to prevent rapid, uneven burning.
Discontinue burning container candles when there is 1/4 inch of wax left in the bottom.
To extinguish a candle, dip the wick into the liquid wax, using a nonflammable instrument. This technique minimizes smoking.
Remove wax from holders by placing the holder in the freezer for about 3-5 minutes, then carefully pop the wax out.
If you happen to spill some wax on the carpet, the easiest way to remove the wax is by placing a paper towel over it. Then place a heated iron over the paper towel and the heat will soak up the spilled wax. (Be careful not to overheat and melt your carpet in the process.)

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