General Candle Rules:Prior to lighting, remove & discard packaging. Keep burning candles within sight at all times, never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep burning candles away from flammable materials and out of reach of children and pets. Keep wick trimmed to 1/2cm at all times. If smoking occurs, extinguish the flame, re-trim the wick to 1/2cm, remove trimmings and re-light. Only burn candles in or on suitable holders and place them on heat and fire resistant surfaces. Do not place candles on or near other heat sources and never directly on furniture. Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches or any combustible material. Keep the wick centred. Place your candle in an area free from draughts to discourage dripping or smoking. Extinguish candles with care, as was may splatter. A candle quencher or snuffer is recommended.
Jar Candles: Glass containers are fragile - handle with care. Avoid glass-to-glass contact when handling the lid and don't use jars that are cracked, chipped or scratched. Discontinue use when 1.5cm of wax remains as glass may shatter. Do not refill jars with wax. Do not allow the flame to touch the side of the jar as it may become hot. Handle carefully. Minimize the wax left on the sides by burning the candle until the wax pool reaches the edge of the jar (this can take up to 3 hours). It is normal for some wax to remain, and the amount varies per colour fragrance and burning environment. Extinguish carefully before replacing the lid.
Scented Tea Lights: Do not burn in an enclosed space like a potpourri pot. For this purpose use Tart® Warmers Unscented Tea Lights) and be sure the burner is well-ventilated. If wick smokes or build up carbon, extinguish flam and remove the carbon before re-lighting.
Samplers® Votive Candles: Tarts® Wax Potpourri: Place a Tarts® Wax Potpourri pot in a suitable potpourri burner and light an unscented tea light candle beneath (Tart® Warmers, which burn with a low controlled flame, are recommended) To change fragrances, extinguish the flame and use a potholder to pick up the burner and pour the liquid wax into a lined wastebasket. Or you can harden the wax in a freezer and pop it out into the palm of your hand!
| CLEANING JAR CANDLES Should the mouth of a jar candle become blackened, simply extinguish the flame, allow it to cool, and carefully wipe the rim with a dry paper towel. You can minimize this by keeping the wick trimmed to 1/2cm. STORING CANDLES Candles are sensitive to temperature and light, so be careful when storing them for any extended period of time. Avoid colour-fading, melting or cracking by storing candles in a cool, dry place, away from strong sunlight or fluorescent light. Storage temperature should not be allowed to exceed 27°C or fall below 0°C. Exposure to moisture may inhibit re-lighting. Follow these guidelines when travelling as well, extreme temperatures in your car can easily melt or freeze your Yankee fine scented candles. |
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