#1: Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Store candles in a cool, dark, dry place. They should be stored flat to prevent warping.

Keep candles stored at room temperature.

Before a party, light and extinguish the candles. They'll light more quickly and easily later.

Don't put candles in drafts to prevent rapid and uneven burning and excessive dripping and smoking.

Keep wicks trimmed to 1/4 inch. Long or crooked wicks cause uneven burning, smoking and dripping.

Clean soiled candles with a piece of nylon or use a touch of olive oil on a soft cloth.

When burning "pillar candles", the rule of thumb is 1 hour of burn time, for every inch in diameter. This is the "initial" burn time. With our candles, you can obtain more burn time, if you burn the candles in a draft-free area so that the flame is steady while the candle is burning. If the flame is moving side-to-side while burning, this will cause the candle to burn unevenly and may cause dripping.
Square candles burn a bit differently than traditional round pillar candles do. As the four corners are left, simply form inward while still warm after extinguishing. This will enable the candle's corners to be consumed upon subsequent burns.
To remove wax from washable fabrics, scrape off excess wax and run boiling water through the material. Be Careful

not to burn yourself.

Remove wax from holders by placing the holder in the freezer for about 3-5 minutes, then carefully pop the wax out.

Candles refrigerated before using will burn more slowly and evenly. Wrap in foil or plastic before refrigeration to prevent wicks from absorbing moisture.

Candles will fade if left in the light for an extended period of time. Never put candles in a window or directly exposed to bright outdoor light or indoor spotlights.

Extinguish candles when they get within 2 inches of their holders or decorations.

When blowing out a candle, hold your finger in front of the flame and blow at it. The air will flow around the finger and extinguish the candle from both sides. This will prevent hot wax from splattering. Or use a candle snuffer for best results.

Keep votive wicks centered and trimmed to 1/4" while burning to prevent breaking the glass.

And again, "never leave a burning candle unattended".

Candle Safety, Usage and Storage Tips