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Candle Care
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Keep the wick trimmed to 1/2cm from the wax at all times.
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It is suggested to trim the wick every 4 hours of burn time.
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When trimming your wick, you should always extinguish the flame, let the candle come to room temperature and then trim the wick before re-lighting your candle.
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It's always good practice to trim your wick before lighting your candle each time.
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Do not let your wick curl otherwise it will result in a big flame, burn the fragrance and rapidly reduce burn time.
#1 When you light a candle for the very first time, be sure to let it burn for a while. You want to ensure the entire surface of the candle melts before you put it out. Why? If you don't, your candle could end up with a rim of solid wax that never ends up melting. (This is called tunneling—and you've probably seen it happen before.)
If you want all the wax in your candle to burn, it's important to let it burn evenly before you put it out. This process should take at least 1 hour—so try not to light a new candle unless you have a little time to spare.
#2 If you want a clean, even burn, you'll want to make sure your candle's wick is the right length. And doing so might require some trimming. Before you light your candle, double-check your wick's length. If it's longer than the recommended 1/2cm, use scissors (or a wick trimmer) to neatly trim it. Then relight it. Of course, you don't want to cut it too short, either. A too-short wick can get lost in a sea of melted wax and fail to light, so try to be as precise as you can.
#3 You should stop using a candle before it completely runs out of wax. Why? If you let your candle burn all the way down, it could overheat its container—which could cause a problem, create a mess, or both. Most candle experts recommend retiring your candle while there's still 0.5 inches of wax left in it.
Remember, you can always clean out the wax and reuse your container. Grow light Forever recommends using a mug warmer to burn off the rest of the wax, or placing your candle in the freezer. This can cause the wax to shrink, allowing you to get it out more easily. "Give your vessels another life and reuse them for other purposes—as a flower vase, an orchid pot, a pencil holder, a makeup brush holder, or even a drinking glass,
#4 Unfortunately, your candles can expire over time. And while they're unlikely to spoil the same way food does, they can lose their fragrance, become discolored, or otherwise grow stale. Temperature fluctuations can speed the aging process up—and light can, too. So find a cool, dark place to store your candles between seasons. (Grow light recommends storing your candles at room temperature.) And whenever possible, try to light your candles within 12 to 16 months of buying them.
Don't put your candle in a windy spot
Wind can cause your candle to burn unevenly, which can lead to tunneling. "Keep the candle away from air vents, windows, or drafts, "If you notice the flame flickering, or it appears to be tunneling, move the candle to a place with less air movement."
#5 Have you ever seen a candle wick topped with something that looks like a small burnt piece of popcorn? This is called a mushroom. Be sure to remove mushrooms from your wick before relighting your candle. (Otherwise, you may end up with a very large, smoky flame.) When you go to trim your wick, look for mushrooms and remove them. Then relight your candle.
NEVER LEAVE YOUR CANDLE UNATTENDED!
Pillar Candle Care
Our carefully formulated hand-poured pillar candles are made using a coconut blended wax which means that these pillar candles are softer and more delicate. They need to be handled delicately and require more care than most candles. These pillar candles are made to be more eco-conscious and offer a cleaner and slower burn. We use a non-toxic water-based paint to decorate our pillar candles which does not effect the overall quality or burn of the candle. Please follow the pillar candle care guide below to give your candle the tender loving care it deserves: Get the most out of your Grow Light Forever candles by following these candle care guidelines, safety instructions and burning tips. * Be sure to remove any form of packaging from your candle. * Find a suitable and safe spot for your candle with a surface that is level and no flammable items around your candle. * Keep your candle out of reach of children or pets and never leave a lit- or burning candle unattended. * As a precautiuonary measure, we advise you to place the candle on or into a non-flammable saucer, container or cylindrical glass tube that will capture any wax that might spill incase the candle wall breaks. * Remember that these candles are a Coconut blended wax so avoid burning candles near a source of heat such as an oven, heater or fireplace. * Please keep the candle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. * Do not move or avoid moving your candle while it is lit or burning. * Where possible, be sure to burn your candle in a draught free space, as any form of draught may cause them to drip. These are not dripless candles, for it to be dripless, it would require chemical manipulation which is not what we want for our candle. We aim to offer cleaner burning and more enviromentally conscious candles. * If you prefer to have no mess or dripless candles, please refer to all our container candles. Pillar candles aren't for everyone and there is no shame if it's not for you. Pillar candles are like bonsai trees and need to be nutured because it is a naked and unprotected candle at the end of the day. * Always trim the wick unlit to ±7mm before lighting it - both when you first light the candle as well as each time you relight it. * After first lighting your candle, allow it to burn for a duration of one hour per every 2cm of its diameter in order to get a decent burn pool. If you don't allow a even burn pool, the candle with start to tunnel and eventually saffacate or drown. * A flame that seems restless or flickers violently is an indication of a candle placed in a draught. If you notice this with your candle, please extinguish the flame and once the wax has set, move it to a more suitable space. * If the flame starts smoking during burning or if the wick is curved downwards (Mushroom Shape), extinguish it and trim the wick before relighting it. The wick should remain straight whilst burning. * Always keep the candle's burn pool clear of debris that may catch alight or cause flaring. If you have any insect or moths that fly into your wax, be sure to entinguish the flame and remove them before relighting your candle. * Never use any form of liquid to extinguish a candle, rather snuff the flame and avoid blowing the flame as this would cause the wax to splatter. * Once the wick has reached 2cm from the candle's base, it should be extinguished and discarded. * Please bare in mind that candles also expire when stored too long, although they have a longer shelf life, over time their colours can fade, they can become sticky, and fragranced candles can lose their scent. To prolong the life of your candle, we suggest to storing your candle in a cool dark place or in an airtight container. Thank you for taking the time to read the pillar candle care guide. We wish you many happy hours of light, warmth and a touch of scent that our Grow Light Forever candles will offer you. If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to reach out to us on growlightza@gmail.com.