How to Burn Your Candle Safely | Willis Candle Shop

Burning a candle safely requires proper care and attention. At Willis Candle Shop, we prioritize both safety and performance in our coconut-soy wax candles. Our commitment to quality ensures that every experience with our soy wax candles and wood wick candles is clean, safe, and relaxing. If you're seeking the best smelling candles for home or simply looking for tips to improve your candle care routine, these guidelines are for you.

Understanding Wick Type and Wax Behavior

Different wick types affect how the candle burns. Our candles with wooden wicks offer a soft crackle and slow, even burn that adds ambience to any room. We also offer three wick candles and single-wick options, depending on the space and desired fragrance throw. Whether you're new to burning candles or a connoisseur of scented candle fragrances, knowing how the wax interacts with the wick is key to performance.

Achieving a Full Wax Pool

• Burn your candle for at least 2–3 hours during the first use. This ensures the wax melts evenly across the surface, creating a full wax pool and preventing tunneling.
• Don’t panic if tunneling appears in early burns. As the flame moves lower inside the vessel, the heat will often smooth out the wax pool naturally.
• A full wax pool enhances the hot scent throw and ensures a cleaner burn, maximizing your candle’s performance.

Burn Duration Guidelines

• Avoid burning of candles for more than 4 hours at a time. Prolonged burns can cause the wax to overheat and potentially damage the vessel.
• Allow the candle to cool completely before relighting. This preserves the integrity of the wax and fragrance oils.
• Regular trimming of your wick to 1/4 inch reduces excess soot and enhances the burn quality.

Safe Container Placement

• Always place your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface to prevent accidents.
• Keep candles away from drafts, vents, fans, or open windows, as airflow can cause uneven burns and excessive flickering.
• Avoid flammable surroundings such as curtains, paper, or decorations.
• Exterior vessel temperatures can vary, especially during extended burns. Handle vessels with care and allow them to cool before touching or moving.

General Candle Safety Tips

1. Trim the Wick: Always trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn to reduce soot and ensure a steady flame.
2. Monitor Your Candle: Never leave a candle burning unattended, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
3. Extinguish Safely: Use a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame cleanly and avoid splattering wax.

Why Our Glass and Soy Wax Candles Are Safer

All of our candles are hand-poured into thick-walled vessels to support safe candle burning. These glass and candles pair safety with elegance, offering burn security with an upscale look. If you're wondering about wick design, our candles with 3 wicks and candles 3 wick styles distribute heat more evenly and are great for larger rooms. Whether you’re looking for homemade candles or top-tier best soy candles, we’ve got you covered.

Experience Safety and Elegance with Willis Candle Shop

Our soy wax candles are designed for both safety and luxury, offering clean-burning performance with every use. With 13 unique options featuring white wax and one additional color, our candles enhance any space while keeping safety at the forefront. At the Willis Candle Shop, we hand-pour every candle using a premium coconut soy candles blend to ensure long burning candles with rich fragrance. Our Select Barrel Collection includes 6.25 oz white frosted glass or red frosted glass, 10 oz black frosted glass, 11 oz clear glass with a bamboo lid, and 14.75 oz Contempo style wooden wick candles. Customers looking for candles made in the USA love our soy wax candles and wood wick candles for their clean and even burns. As a Texas candle business, our candle store is known for best candles home options and wicker candles like Mocha Masquerade and Significant Other. Check all fragrances on our fragrance labels page. Check out our Select Barrel Candle Collection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my candle starts tunneling?

If you notice tunneling (wax building up around the sides), allow the candle to burn long enough on the next use to create a full melt pool across the surface. This usually smooths out the wax naturally and prevents future tunneling.

How often should I trim my candle wick?

You should trim your wick to 1/4 inch before every single burn. This helps prevent soot buildup, keeps the flame steady, and extends the overall life of your candle.

Is it safe to burn candles around pets and children?

Always keep candles out of reach of children and pets. All Willis Candle Shop candles are non-toxic and phthalate-free, but open flames and hot wax can still pose a hazard if knocked over or left unattended.