Candle Care

Every a•scenting candle is a small object of care. She was poured by hand into a vessel we found somewhere special, filled with clean soy wax, and made to last long enough to become part of your home.

A few quiet rituals will help her burn beautifully, evenly, and completely, so that when the flame is finally done, the vessel is ready for her second life.

The first burn.

The first burn sets the tone for every burn that follows. Let the wax melt all the way to the edges of the vessel before extinguishing. This usually takes two to three hours, depending on the size of the vessel. If you blow her out too early, she will remember, and burn unevenly from then on.

Trim the wick.

Before every burn, trim the cotton wick to about a quarter inch. A trimmed wick burns cleaner, reduces soot, and keeps the flame low and steady. Scissors, nail clippers, or a proper wick trimmer all work.

Keep her lit for no more than four hours at a time.

Longer than that and the wax can overheat, the fragrance can fade, and the vessel can warm too much to touch. Let her rest, then relight her later.

Burn her on a steady surface.

Never on wood, fabric, or anything that can warp or catch. Keep her away from drafts, open windows, and anything flammable. Keep her out of reach of children, pets, and curious hands.

When the wax runs low.

When about half an inch of wax remains, it is time to retire the flame. Burning her past that point can damage the vessel or, in rare cases, cause the glass to crack.

The second life.

Once the candle is done, the vessel is just beginning. Warm her gently under hot water, scoop out the last of the soy wax with a spoon, and wipe her clean. She becomes a bud vase, a catch all for rings and keys, a holder for cotton swabs or matches or small flowers from the yard. She becomes part of your shelf, your bathroom, your morning. That was always the point.

The candle burns down, the vessel stays.