· Remove all packaging before lighting.
· Place on a protected, heat-resistant, dry surface, away from anything that can catch fire, and out of the reach of children and pets.
· Always burn candles in their proper holder.
· Trim wick(s) to 1/8" - 1/4" before lighting.
· If smoking occurs, blow candle out. Trim wick(s), remove trimmings, and relight.
· Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches, or any combustible material. Keep the wick centered. Avoid drafts.
· Use a candle snuffer to extinguish your candles. This will prevent any candle wax from splashing out of the container.
· Keep burning candles within sight at all times.

Handle with care, glass containers are fragile. Do not use if cracked or chipped.
· To minimize wax left on the sides of the container, extinguish the flame and let the candle cool. Re-light and nudge the wick toward the higher side. Do this a few times and the candle will burn evenly again. It is normal for some wax to be left, the amount varying per color, fragrance, and burning conditions.
· Discontinue use of container when 1/2" of wax remains.

· When wax pool reaches the candle's edge, extinguish flame and allow candle to harden before relighting. This will prevent dripping.

· To prevent dripping and smoking: avoid drafts, excessive vibrations and nearby heat sources.
· Be sure tapers are straight and set firmly in their holders.
· Trim the taper's wick to 1/8" - 1/4" before lighting.

· Burn only in an appropriate holder. Do not burn freestanding.

Storing Candles

· Candles are sensitive to light and temperature, so be careful when storing them for any extended period of time. Avoid color fading, melting or cracking by storing candles in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or florescent light. They should be stored flat to prevent warping.

Votive, Pillar, and Taper candles that are refrigerated before using will burn more slowly and evenly. Storage temperature should not exceed 80° F or fall below 32° F. Exposure to moisture may inhibit relighting. Wrap in foil or plastic before refrigeration to prevent wicks from absorbing moisture.

· Follow these guidelines when traveling with candles also. Do not keep candles in the trunk of your car or out in the sun, as they may melt or discolor.

· Should the mouth of a container candle become blackened while burning, simply extinguish the candle, allow to cool and carefully wipe the container's rim with a dry paper towel. To avoid such blackening, keep the wick trimmed 1/8" to 1/4" at all times.

· Clean soiled candles with a piece of nylon or use a touch of salad oil on a soft cloth.

· To remove hardened wax from holders, place the holder in a freezer for about 30 minutes or until the wax has loosened, then carefully pop it out with your fingers. Votive candles will clean easily if you add 1/8" of water to the holders before inserting the candle.

· To remove the silicone globe, which holds the wick, at the bottom of candle containers, pour a little Goo Gone or Nail Polish Remover into the base of the container and let sit before working loose.