How to Burn a Candle Properly: Candle Care 101
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🕯️ How to Burn a Candle Properly: Candle Care 101
Lighting a candle seems simple - but getting the most out of your beautiful beeswax and soy candles takes a little care. Whether you're new to natural candles or a seasoned slow-living enthusiast, this guide will help you enjoy a cleaner, longer, and safer burn.
🔥 1. Trim the Wick Every Time
Initially we provide you candles with wicks trimmed to the perfect height. However, before each burn, trim the wick to about 5mm. This helps:
- Prevent high flames and soot
- Ensure an even, controlled burn
- Reduce smoke and mushrooming
🕳️ 2. The First Burn Sets the Tone
The first time you light your candle, let it burn long enough for the melted wax to reach the edges - this creates a “memory ring” and helps prevent tunneling. For Nambi Home soy wax candles, this usually takes 1–2 hours. Rolled candles work a little differently in that their melt pool lusciously flows down the edges of the candles like lava down a volcano.
⏳ 3. Don’t Overburn
Avoid burning your candle for more than 3–4 hours at a time. Long sessions can:
- Overheat the wax pool
- Warp the shape of rolled candles
- Increase the risk of wick instability
Let it cool between burns to preserve its shape and integrity.
🧼 4. Burn in a Draft-Free Area
Keep your candle away from open windows, fans, or air vents. Drafts cause uneven burning and excessive dripping - especially with beeswax.
🔒 5. Practice Safe Candle Habits
Always:
- Place on a heat-resistant surface
- Keep away from pets, children, and flammable objects
- Never leave a candle unattended
💛 6. Embrace the Ritual
Burning a beeswax or soy candle is more than lighting a wick - it’s an act of mindfulness. Enjoy the soft honey scent of the beeswax, the native Australian scents of the soy wax, the gentle flicker, and the clean burn that comes from a truly natural product.
Ready to light your home with purpose? Explore our hand-rolled beeswax candles and soy candles at www.nambihome.com.au - where beauty, sustainability, and culture come together.