Care & Tips

Please go above and beyond with candle safety. please burn candles carefully and with respect, and follow guidelines.

To ensure your candle burns longer, smells strong and looks beautiful, simply follow these steps bellow. it’s that easy.

Set the memory of your candle right the first time you light it. To ensure you get the most out of your candle and it lasts longer, avoid tunnelling. When lighting a candle for the first time, trim the wick to about 5mm and allow it to burn for as long as it takes to form a melt pool all the way to the edge of the container. Depending on the size of the candle, this can take up to 2–4 hours. Please don’t burn candle for more than 4 hours at a time.

Note: A single wick candle with a diameter over 10cm will always tunnel, as the wick won’t generate enough heat to melt the wax all the way to the edge.
to ensure you have an even and smoke free burn, trim your candle wick to about 5mm each time before lighting and remove any wick debris. this will help reduce soot and smoke, ensuring that your candle burns even and beautifully. it will also prevent glass jar from turning black. to trim your wick, invest in a wick trimmer or simply pinch or cut top burnt of wick each time you relight.

Keep your candle protected from direct sunlight and away from drafts, ceiling fans and air currents. this will help avoid uneven burning, smocking and decreased burn time when placed on flat flame retardant surface.
to extinguish a candle properly, use a candle snuffer and make sure the candle is completely out and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room. do not touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled.

Preferred way to fix a candle that has tunnelled.

1. once candle has cooled and is solid, to avoid getting burned, remove the excess, un melted wax before lighting again.
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2. tin foil method. I recommend you do this in a safe place, such as a stainless-steel kitchen sink. wrap a piece of aluminum foil around the edges and light your candle. make sure the foil hungs over the built-up wax areas, but leave an opening in the centre so the wick can get enough oxygen to burn properly. the vessel heats up and the wax should loosen from the sides. remove foil only after you blow out your candle and allow it to cooldown.
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3. to fix if shallow is using a heat gun or hair dryer on low speed and high heat settings, gently heat the top surface of the candle from an appropriate distance. this should melt the entire top and smooth over.
depending on the type of wax in your candle, it can take between 2 days (paraffin) and 2 weeks (soy, coconut) for your wax to reach full hardness, if you set the candle aside to not use.

Note: Refer to the ashes of our candles individually for burning times.
Pillar candles are designed to hold the wax within the candle. when you first light a pillar candle, let the pool wax reach with 0.5cm to 1cm of the outside edge, then extinguish. continue to do this step every time you burn the candle, so it does not melt over.

Note: To fix tunnelling for pillar candles, hug the rim, this pushes the soft wax rim inwards towards the flame, so that it has a chance to melt. If tunnelling has gone too deep, blow out candle, wait for it to cool down and trim the rim with a knife. be careful not to damage rim or candle might drip when relighting it.

Also note: pillar soy candles may have a chance of wax dripping. please make sure to place on heat resistant surface and to catch any wax drips incase.

Place burning candles at least 8cm apart from each other to make sure they do not melt one another, or create their own drafts, that will cause the candles to burn.

✘ Do not burn a candle all the way down for a margin of safety. Stop burning a candle when 1.5cm remains in the container or 5cm if using a pillar candle.

✘ Do not burn a candle for more the 4 hours. Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly. let candle cool, trim the wick and check for unwanted drafts before lighting again.

✘ Never use a candle as a night light or while you may fall asleep.

✘ Never touch or move a candle while it is burning or while the wax is liquified.

✘ Never leave a candle unattended.

✘ Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.

✘ Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.

✘ Always hold pillar candles from the bottom of base.

✘ To remove wax from vessel please refer to concrete care and tips

the main purpose of fragrance oil is to add aroma to the enviroment photo and can lift the spirits simply by smelling good.

Our fragrance oils are vegan and cruelty free. they do not contain any silicon or parabens

Fragrance oils are highly concentrated liquids and should only be used as directed. We advise you to conduct your own tests before using them in case of a negative reaction.

• Do not apply directly to skin.
• Keep your oils in a dark place and out of direct sunlight (dark bottle best to store in). Store in a place that is kept cool and dry.
• Keep the bottle caps sealed whenever they are not in use.
  properly stored, a shelf life of up to 2 years.
• Highly flammable and should be kept away from naked flames, fire and other heat sources.
• Highly toxic if swallowed, keep away from children and pets.
• Do not pour directly to drains, soil, or other aquatic areas.
• Pregnant women should be extra prudent, especially in their first trimester.
• If an irritation persists, seek medical advice immediately.
• In the event of excessive inhalation, move to fresh air, rest, and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
• Some oils may stain furniture and surfaces.

Ways to use fragrance oils

Oil burner: is an ancient method of scenting a room. place 3-5 drops of the oil together with some water into the top of an oil burner in a safe location away from children, pets or burning hazards. light the candle at the base of the burner. the oil/water mixture will start to heat and evaporate, scenting the room. be careful not to put too much oil into the burner mix or it can cause throat and sinus irritation.
Carpet freshener: add a few drops of fragrance oil to baking soda, mix well and allow to soak for 24 hours. shake well before use and lightly shake across carpet, letting it sit for 30-60 minutes then vacuum. apply to small amount to an area of carpet for testing first.
Air freshener: add a few drops to a plastic bottle than fill with water. shake bottle well to mix. spray (fine mist) into the air to spread the scent into any room. be careful not to spray into eyes or anything flamable.
Shampoo, conditioner or lotion: add 7-10 drops per 1/8 cup of body care product. always test small amounts before spreading liberally. if your skin or hair has negative reaction, discontinue use.
Scented draws and closets:

1. Sachet – cut an 18cm square of colorfast cloth. in a small dish, add a drop or 2 to 1/8 cup of baking soda. mix well and place the mixture onto a square of fabric. Pull the corners together and with ribbon tuck it in corner of draw or hung and in closet smelling great and it can also keep moths out of woolens.

2. Fabric sheets: lightly scent a fabric sheet or moistened cotton ball and tuck into the corner of the drawer or closet.
dryer sheet: cut a fabric natural sheet into 13cm squares. add 3-5 drops and place them in the dryer with your clothes. your clothes will be laced with the fragrance as they dry. Apply 2-3 fresh drops before each dryer use. wash sheets to change scent and follow the same steps. the oil helps with static cleaning as well as providing a pleasant scent.

Other methods to fragrance oils can also be added to cover foot odors to shoes. rub lightly over specific light globes, as it heats it will start to evaporate and scent your room. add to unscented clothing detergents and softeners. add to stationary, luggage and so much more.
please note: make sure you follow instructions and test small amounts before spreading liberally.

What does `throw’ mean in fragrance?
while scent notes describe how a candle smells, scent throw refers to how faint or strong the fragrance flows through the air and how much it permeates a space. there a few factors that can affect scent throw. our perception, the process and the product its self.

What is cold and hot throw

Cold throw refers to how strong a candle’s initial scent is when it isnt lit.
hot throw refers to how strong the fragrance is while the candle is burning.
there is no such thing as a bad or good scent throw, its all up to your preference and there’s a fragrance suitable to every ones liking.
Note: Small vessels do not have enough space to create a deep expansion for hot throw (best used in smaller rooms); however, with a larger vessel, you can definitely change weather patterns with this bad boy, and yes, size matters

Making scent candles, its an art form as well as science and balancing the 2 together can stimilate our memory and emotions

Top notes: are the first scent you smell when you open a candle. they are usually light and fresh, and they evaporate quickly.
Mid notes: often referred to as the heart notes. these are the scents that emerge after the top notes have evaporated. they are usually floral or fruity scents and they last longer than top notes.
Base notes: are the scents that linger after the candle has burned for a while. they are usually warm, deep and rich scents, and they last longest.

Scent layering

Burning more than one candle at a time, is a great way to create a unique fragrance that suit’s your personality and style. By combining different complementary fragrances with common notes, you can create a scent that is truly one of a kind and perfect for you, transporting you into different scent experiences, evoking different moods, and elevating the overall ambience of your space.

Start with a solid foundation by choosing a base scent that sets the tone for your mood and space.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match, trust your senses, explore; and get creative.
vary the intensity by lighting multiple of the same candle scent or pairing complementing candle scents, creating an interesting interplay between scents.
consider the seasons.

Enhance with accents like diffusers, scented sachets, room sprays, etc.
be mindful of placement and consider the purpose and ambience of each room. layering scents at different heights in same room or different rooms can also create a delightful sensory journey.