The first burn sets the tone. Let the wax melt close to the edge of the vessel before you extinguish the candle; this helps avoid a tunnel forming around the wick.
Before each lighting, trim the wick to about 5 mm once the wax is cool. A shorter wick usually gives you a steadier flame and less soot.
Keep candles on a level, heat-safe surface away from draughts. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and stop using it when a small amount of wax remains at the bottom of the vessel.
These are general care suggestions. Always follow the safety label supplied with your candle, since vessel and wax designs can vary.
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Light, with intention.
