Follow these simple tips for how to burn beeswax candles properly so that they last longer.
Beeswax candles are a great choice for people wanting an all-natural, nontoxic product to help create a calming, peaceful home environment. These candles burn brighter, hotter, cleaner, and longer than any other wax. Because beeswax is quite different from traditional petroleum-based candles, here are a few key tips to maximize your enjoyment and candle burn time.
How to Burn Beeswax Candles
- Only burn beeswax votive and tea light candles in the container supplied; these candles are designed to liquify completely.
- When you light the candle, light the wick where it meets the wax and not at the top, and make sure it’s completely lit and a small pool of melted wax has started around the wick before you remove the original flame. (Natural cotton wicks take longer to start than chemically treated ones.)
What Is Candle Bloom?
You might see a light film on the surface of a beeswax candle that resembles frost; this is actually called “bloom” and it’s a hallmark of high-quality beeswax. Bloom can occur when candles aren’t used for a while or when they’ve been stored in cold conditions. There’s nothing wrong with bloom, and it can be easily removed with a soft cloth or gently warming the candle; it doesn’t affect the burning of the candle.
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