Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Keep away from flammable items and drafts.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Keep wick centered and trim to 1/4” before each burn. Do not trim any shorter than 1/8”.
Do not move if candle is burning or wax is hot. Extinguish candle and allow to cool before moving.
Candles should always be burned on a fire-proof dish with a raised edge to catch drips.
Rotate candles occasionally to promote even burning.
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Remove any mushrooming (carbon build-up) at the end of the/ wick by extinguishing the candle and trimming the wick and allowing to cool before relighting.
Extinguish with a snuffer to prevent wax spills and splatters.
Tilt candle slightly while lighting to liquify wax at the base of the wick. This will help the wick to draw up wax and ensure a more successful burn.
Store candles away from heat and direct sunlight.
Stop burning candle when 1/2″ of wax remains to avoid overheating or cracking the vessel.
To reduce emissions from burning, never burn a candle for more than 4 hours in a session.
Wax Types Burn Differently:
Beeswax
Beeswax burns at a higher temperature than soy. Please exercise caution around liquefied beeswax.
Liquefy wax around the wick before lighting beeswax candles. Tilt the candle slightly while lighting.
Soy Wax
Soy wax is more brittle than paraffin or beeswax. Do not attempt to fold in sides of pillars or the candle may break.
If dripping occurs, extinguish candle immediately to prevent major wax spills. Do not let the burn pool reach any holes in the sides of the candle.
Candle Types Burn Differently:
Arbutus Tea Lights are sold with Canadian-made, fire-proof polycarbonate cups in which they should be burned.
- Always burn in an appropriate tight-fitting fireproof container
- Tealights should be burned until the melted wax pool reaches the side of the container. (1-2 hours)
- Whether this cup is used or not, they must be burned inside a container. They are designed to liquify inside the container. Tea lights should be burned until the melted wax pool reaches the side of the container.
- Soy tea lights are particularly useful in essential oil diffusers, as they burn at a lower temperature than other waxes.
Arbutus Votive Candles do not come with containers, but must be burned inside a container, as they are designed to liquify somewhat while burning. Our votives are a standard size that should fit your favourite votive holders.
- Always burn in an appropriate tight-fitting fireproof container
- Votives should be burned until the melted wax pool reaches the side of the container. (1-2 hours)
Arbutus Candlesticks come in two widths to fit most common candlestick holders. They have been meticulously designed to remain dripless throughout the burn, under ideal conditions.
- Should dripping occur, simply extinguish the flame, allow the wax to cool, and re-light to continue enjoying the candle.
Arbutus Pillar Candles are free-standing, but should always be burned on top of a fire-proof dish or plate. We offer four widths and two shapes of pillars to fit all your favourite candle dishes. Proper pillar maintenance will result in more hours of candle enjoyment.
- Getting the most from a pillar candle starts with the first burn. Burn for 1 hour per inch diameter (a 2” wide candle should be burned for 2 hours per session)
- Extinguish when liquid wax pool is 1/4″ from the edge of the candle
- Subsequent burns can be up to 4 hours, depending on the candle’s diameter. Burning pillars longer than 4 hours may result in wax spills
- Extinguish immediately if dripping occurs. Let wax cool before removing from surfaces
- Always cool completely before relighting. Let sit for at least 2 hours between burns
- As pillars burn down, the flame will eventually drop below the top ridges of the candle, creating walls that result in a magnificent glow. For ideal burns, do not roll down the edges. Our candles have been designed to burn without assistance and rolling the edges down may result in flooding/burn issues.