Burn Time

Most candles are designed to burn just over one hour per inch in diameter. For example, a three inch pillar candle should be burned for about 3-4 hours per use. If a candle is burned for periods less than what is recommended, the candle will begin to "tunnel"--burning a tunnel down the center leaving much of the wax unused.

Burning candles longer than the recommended burn time is unsafe. Candles in glass containers may super-heat the glass and cause it to shatter. Pillar candles may become unstable and spill over. Make sure that you burn your candles for the recommended burn time for maximum enjoyment and safety.

Wick Length

Keep wicks trimmed to about 1/4 inch.

Uneven Burning

If your candle starts to burn too much on one side, adjust the wick or check for drafts. Pure cotton wicks are not as rigid as metal-core wicks, so they may need to be adjusted occasionally.

Smoke

Any candle flame can smoke if the flame is not burning efficiently. Even essential oils can cause some smoke. Bliss candles will not smoke if you take proper care of the wicks.

If you see smoke, it is either because the wick is too long, or because the candle is in a draft. Because soy wax burns slower than paraffin, we must use thicker wicks to melt the wax to the edge. Because of this, the wick needs to be trimmed occasionally while burning--if untrimmed, the candle may smoke.

General Safety

Always burn candles in approved containers, away from children and pets. Never leave a candle unsupervised.