Two of the most common complaints about candles are that the fragrance isn’t strong enough and that they don’t burn right.

Candles, like most everything else, are made of multiple components.  The main 2 parts are the wax and the wick.  Then there can also be fragrance oil, additives, dyes, and a container (ie. jars, ceramic pots, buckets, etc).  All of these different parts of the candle can have an effect on how it burns.

But before we look at tips on how to fix a candle wick that is too short…

Let's examine some reasons it gets that way in the first place.

1. The wick was trimmed too short either by you or it came that way from the manufacturer.

Let's face it, we have all done it… oops.

2. The wick broke off.

After the wick has been lit and is black, it becomes brittle.  If it gets bumped it could break off and be too short to produce the right size flame.

3. The

Candle Safety

One of the biggest concerns when it comes to candles is safety. Wherever there is an open flame there is the possibility of fire so here are some tips and ideas that will help reduce that risk.  Follow these tips and suggestions to use good candle safety.

NEVER ever leave a candle burning unsupervised.

It only takes a few seconds for a candle flame to ignite another object that has come in contact or close proximity to it.  This brings us to the next very important tip to help you enjoy your candles safely.

Do NOT burn a candle in a drafty area.

Not only is a candle in a drafty area unsafe, but it also makes the candle not burn properly and also causes it to create a lot of soot (which I will address later).  A perfect example is placing a candle on a windowsill. If the window is opened, a breeze from outside could push drapes or curtains into the candle causing them to catch on fire.  There are circumstances

Three wick pillar candles are very popular to use as centerpieces in your home or for events.  One of the reasons is, that at 6 inches in diameter, their size alone makes an impressive display without much additional work needed.  Simply adding a floral candle ring or surrounding it with other decorative accents is enough.  However, with such a large candle comes the potential for a large mess if proper care is not taken to avoid it.  Here are helpful instructions to make your large 3 wick candles burn great and keep the liquid wax where it is supposed to be… inside the pillar.

First and foremost (and this goes with any candle) don’t place it directly on any surface that could be damaged by heat or wax.  Put your 3 wick pillar candles in or on a large enough holder to catch any melted wax that could spill over the edge. If the liquid wax pool gets too close to the edge, it may melt through the side wall and run out of the candle.  If not caught

One of the biggest concerns about candles of all kinds is in regard to the amount of soot that can be produced by them. There are a variety of ways to greatly reduce candle soot coming from your candles which will also help them to burn better. Today I will share some of these candle burning tips with you to help you have a better experience with your candles and save money. Let’s first understand what causes soot to come off of a candle.

What Causes Candle Soot

Soot from a candle flame is caused when there is incomplete combustion of the fuel. This can be caused by a number of factors. The fuel to the candle flame is the liquid wax which is being drawn up through the wick. Once the flame of the candle has started drawing the liquid candle wax up the wick, it does so at a steady rate. When the flame or the flow of fuel is disturbed, the rate at which the fuel is being burned is no longer happening at the optimal rate.  So how do you keep a candle from

Why Does This Happen?

We have received a couple of emails from some customers regarding 3 wick candles they had purchased and are having some trouble with.  The main question has been, “Why did my candle crack down the side and why did it burn down so fast?”.  So today I am going to address this question (we have already answered our customers, of course).

Wax Is Supposed to Melt

First lets talk about how a 3 wick candle, or any pillar candle, should burn.  Unlike a candle that is made in a container such as a jar or votive cup, a pillar candle is ALL fuel.