How To Get the Most Out Of Your Candles

How To Get the Most Out Of Your Candles
By Rick Martis

Constantly purchasing new candles can become quite expensive, which is why I have listed the following tips to ensure that you are not overspending when it comes to scented candles.

Floating Candles

When you are burning floating candles, it is important that you place your bowl in the desired location first. Once you have settled on the perfect spot, you should fill the container with water. After the water has been added, you can then add your floating candles. It is important to remember not to get the wick of the candle wet when using floating candles. It is also recommended that you fill the container using warm water, this will help extend the burn time of your floating candles.

Pillar Candles

To properly burn pillar candles, it is recommended that you place them on a plate or holder. If a pillar candle is burned properly, it should self-consume leaving you with no unburned portion of candle. When you burn a pillar candle for the first time, it should burn for between 3 - 6 hours depending on the size of the candle. This will allow the candle to burn all the way to edge, which will help you avoid a pillar burning down the center and leaving the sides unmelted. If your pillar candle features a bell-top design, you should only burn your candle for five or ten minutes on the first lighting. Each lighting after that should be increased until you have gotten rid of the bell-top.

Taper Candles

When you place tapers in holders, it is important that you ensure they are firmly set and straight. If your tapers feature a stem that is larger than the holder, you should place the stem half of the candle in warm water. This will soften the wax allowing you to gently place the candle in the holder allowing the stem to be custom fit to size and design of the holder.

Glass Jar Candles

It is highly recommended that you burn glass jar candles on a non-combustible surface, and placed on a holder. You should also practice extreme care when handling a glass jar candle that is or has recently been used. The jar may become very hot and could cause you to burn your hands. You should also ensure that the flame never comes into direct contact with the side of the jar. To keep this from happening, you should keep the wick trimmed to a quarter of an inch. If you notice that the wick is no longer in the center of the jar, you should reposition it while the wax is soft. This will help provide the needed distance between the wick and the side of the glass jar.

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