5 Tips To Enhance Your Candle Lighting Experience

From that first time you lit a candle to your all-time favourites from your local candle makers, each candle is a new opportunity to relax and relish the atmosphere they create. Now make the most out of the experience with these five great techniques that save you some time and money, as well as keep your candles in good shape.

Tip #1: Allow your candle to burn long enough for the melted wax to reach the edge when you initially light it.

The first time you light your candle, it’s a bit of a commitment (but in a good way!).

Between the first and second hours, most luxury candles in Sydney will melt entirely to the edge. However, this mostly depends on the size of the candle and the type of wax used. Allow enough time for the wax around the candle wick to melt to the edge.

After you’ve “set the candle memory,” your candle should perform admirably for every subsequent burn!

Tip #2: Enjoy your lit candle for 1-4 hours (depending on the size!) after your initial burn.

Since each candle maker manufactures their product differently, the recommended burn times will differ from one to the next. Although, a lot of candles do mention estimated burn time, with experience, the size, and type of a candle will indicate the duration you can expect to enjoy it. Depending on that, it is recommended to not extinguish the candle before a certain number of hours.

• How to extinguish a candle

To extinguish your candle, use the lid or a wick dipper to push the wick into the melted wax.

Why?

The wick of your candle will “mushroom” if you burn it for too long.

A glob of black carbon forms at the very top of your wick as a result of this.

This glob is to blame for the black, powdery soot that has accumulated on the interior of your jar.

If the candle is left unattended for too long, it will turn black.

If you drop something into the wax, it will contaminate your candle and discolour the creamy wax. Ick.

Because the wick is larger, it generates more heat, causing the wax to melt faster than the candle was supposed to.

This implies your candle will burn too quickly, and you will not get the entire burn duration out of it.

Limiting the length of the burn also reduces the possibility of warming the jar (especially if the candle burns all the way to the bottom of the glass!).

Tip #3: After each burn, trim your wick. Your candle was lit, but it has now been extinguished.

The wax has solidified again, leaving you with a long, black wick.

Now, snip it with your handy wick trimmer to make it a little shorter (only long enough to relight it).

If you don’t possess a wick trimmer, you can use a tissue or some paper towel instead.

Break off the majority of the wick with the tissue/paper; you won’t want to use your fingers because the soot is a pain to scrub off again!

You can relight the candle once it’s been trimmed or shortened, and enjoy it once more!

Tip #4: Use your lid. Don’t throw it away!

Your lid does so much more than just look good.

The jar will keep any dust and bugs out of the candle jar when it isn’t burning.

If any dust or bugs get into the candle, it will undermine its safety and shorten its burn period.

The combination of fire and dust isn’t ideal, and it’s certainly not safe.

To get the most out of every burn, maintain that cap securely on top of your candle.

Tip #5: Choose your candle’s burning location carefully.

If you burn your candle away from any air or movement, it will perform optimally.

Somewhere out of reach of small hands and fuzzy paws (especially bigger pups that can be clumsy and knock furniture!).

Any breeze from windows, doors that open and close frequently, or fans/air conditioning that can disturb the calm air your candle craves should be considered.

Breezes and continual movement can impact the burn time and performance of your candle. To get the most out of your candle, find a quiet spot.

Conclusion:

Crystal candles in Sydney are a great way to unwind while also improving the look of your home. Now that you know these tricks, you can get the most out of your candles and enjoy the environment they produce.