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- Wax.<\/strong> Soy and beeswax candles usually burn more slowly and smoke less than cheap paraffin candles. Beeswax has a gentle natural honey scent.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Wick.<\/strong> A cotton or wooden wick should match the size of the container: too thin a wick leaves a tunnel of wax, too thick a wick smokes.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Scent.<\/strong> Soft scents such as vanilla, lavender or cedar suit bedrooms and living rooms. At the dining table, unscented candles are better so the scent does not compete with the food.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Container and shape.<\/strong> A candle in a glass, ceramic or concrete container is safer and tidier, while pillar candles need a heat-resistant tray.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Burn time.<\/strong> It is usually stated by the maker; a medium-sized container candle burns for about 30\u201350 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to burn a candle for the first time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The first burn determines how the candle will burn for the rest of its life. Wax has a kind of memory: if you blow it out too early the first time, it will tunnel from then on, leaving unused wax around the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the first time, burn the candle until the whole surface has melted to the edges of the container. This usually takes 2\u20133 hours \u2013 roughly an hour for every 2.5 cm of candle diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A grey soy wax candle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n How to care for a candle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Before each lighting, trim the wick to 5 mm \u2013 the flame will be calm and the candle will not smoke.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Burn the candle for no more than 4 hours at a time, otherwise the wick starts to smoke and the container gets too hot.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Keep the candle away from draughts, fans and open windows \u2013 they make the flame flicker and smoke.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Put it out with a lid or a snuffer rather than blowing \u2013 the wax will not splash and there will be no smoke.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Do not move the candle until the wax has cooled completely.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Stop burning when about 1 cm of wax is left at the bottom of the container \u2013 otherwise the container can overheat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Never leave a burning candle unattended or go to sleep without putting it out.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Place it on a flat, heat-resistant surface, away from curtains, books and other flammable items.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.<\/li>\n\n\n
- Leave at least 10 cm between burning candles so they do not heat each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Candles and flowers: how to combine them safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Candles and flowers together create a festive mood \u2013 especially on a dinner table or during the holidays. But dried flowers, eucalyptus and other greenery catch fire very quickly, so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- place candles at least 15\u201320 cm away from bouquets and dried flower arrangements;<\/li>\n\n\n
- for wreaths and table arrangements choose candles that stand taller than the greenery, and never leave them burning unattended;<\/li>\n\n\n
- next to a bouquet, candles in glass or ceramic containers work best \u2013 the flame stays protected;<\/li>\n\n\n
- do not put scented candles next to strongly scented flowers such as lilies \u2013 the scents will clash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The warmth of a candle also makes flowers wilt faster, so keep the bouquet away from the flame. More on this in our flower care guide<\/a>, and on choosing a vase in our vase guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flowers & Lovers candles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We also have our own handmade candles \u2013 natural soy wax in concrete containers, in black, grey and white. Each candle burns for about 40 hours. When they are available, you will find them under for the home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions about candles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How long should you burn a candle the first time?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Until the whole surface has melted to the edges of the container \u2013 usually 2\u20133 hours. That way the candle will not tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why does a candle tunnel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Usually because it was put out too early the first time. Next time, burn it longer until the whole surface melts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why does a candle smoke?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Because the wick is too long or there is a draught. Trim the wick to 5 mm and move the candle to a calmer spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you put out a candle without smoke?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With a lid or snuffer, or by briefly dipping the wick into the melted wax and straightening it again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Wick.<\/strong> A cotton or wooden wick should match the size of the container: too thin a wick leaves a tunnel of wax, too thick a wick smokes.<\/li>\n\n\n