Highly Scented Candles Care and Safety
Candles have memories. The first time you light your candles (especially pillars) try to burn them for an hour per centimeter of their diameter. This way, the wax will melt to the outer edge and leave a thin shell, preventing the candle from dripping. Failing to burn the candle for the recommended amount of time will result in a tunnel effect, which will reduce burning time.
1. Never leave a burning candle unattended!
2. Keep burning candles away from children and pets. Accidents happen very quickly and candle wax can cause serious burns to young skin.
3. Never place your candles near objects that can easily catch on fire, such as curtains, bedding, carpets, etc.
4. Always place your candles on a heat resistant, level surface.
5. Keep candles free of foreign matter that could be a possible fire hazard. Remove trimmed wick immediately.
6. Never walk around with lit candles. Place the unlit candle in the desired position, then light the candle.
7. Never burn your candle in a draft. This will cause the flame to flicker and the candle, both paraffin and soy, to smoke. Your candle will also burn down unevenly lessening its burn time considerably.
8. Trim the candle wick regularly and make sure the wick is centered to ensure even burning. Remove trimmed wick from candle.
9. ALL Candles will fade if left in direct sunlight or exposed to strong lights. Store your candles in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight.
10. Refrigerated Candles will burn more slowly and evenly.
11. To prevent wicks from absorbing moisture always wrap the candle before refrigeration.
12. Use a candle snuffer to extinguish your candles. If you do not have a candle snuffer extinguish the flame with small scissors, or hold fingers in front of the flame and blow. Remember to remove any burnt wick.
13. Jars and containers may become very hot - handle with care! As a precautionary safety measure, never burn your jar candles to the bottom as the glass can become extremely hot.
14. Always allow your candle to cool before replacing lid on jar.
15. If your candle flame appears to be too high, extinguish the candle and trim the wick. Relight the candle.
16. Should candle wax be spill onto carpet or other fabric surfaces you should follow the following instructions: 1) Let the wax harden. 2) Gently remove the larger pieces of wax and then place a clean paper towel over the spill. 3) Warm the paper towel using an iron on a very low setting or your hair dryer on its lowest setting.
The wax should begin to melt and be soaked unto the paper towel. Repeat with clean paper towel as necessary. We highly recommend consulting the fabric manufacturer's instructions before trying to remove any major stains from your fabrics.
FAQs about Candles
Here are a few questions and answers directly from the FAQ page of the National Candle Association
Are certain candle waxes better than others?
No. All types of candle waxes perform well, and will burn cleanly and safely when they are of high quality. U.S. candle manufacturers select waxes or blends of waxes based on their suitability for specific types of candles or formulation profiles, as well as their own candle-making preferences.
Is candle soot harmful?
No. The minuscule amount of soot produced by a candle is the natural byproduct of incomplete combustion. Candle soot is composed primarily of elemental carbon particles, and is similar to the soot given off by kitchen toasters and cooking oils. These everyday household sources of soot are not considered a health concern, and are chemically different from the soot formed by the burning of diesel fuel, coal, gasoline, etc.
Do scented candles produce more soot than unscented candles?
Not really. The oils found in certain fragrances may slightly increase the small amount of soot produced by a candle, but wick length and flame shape are the primary factors that impact sooting in a properly-formulated candle.
Are scented candles safe?
Yes. When a candle burns, the wax is drawn into the wick, where it is "consumed" by the candle flame to produce water vapor and carbon dioxide. The only difference with a scented candle is that a small amount of fragrance is released as well. Reputable candle manufacturers use only fragrances that are approved for burning in candles. They also carefully monitor the addition of fragrance to ensure that the candle will burn cleanly and properly.
Is paraffin wax toxic?
No. Paraffin wax is non-toxic. In fact, paraffin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in food, cosmetics, and medical applications. Food-grade paraffin is commonly used for manufacturing candles.
Which candles are better, Soy or Paraffin?
In order to dispel some common myths about candles I have decided to include the following. Please remember, the information contained below is not my personal opinion but taken directly from the National Candle Association:
• Paraffin is the most commonly used candle wax today.
• Beeswax, soy wax, palm wax, gels, and synthesized waxes are also used in candle-making for the U.S. market, as are blends of waxes.
• Waxes burn with a yellow flame due to the presence of carbon.
• No specific type of wax or wax blend is considered "best" for candle making. All candle waxes - when provided in high-quality format - have been shown to burn cleanly and safely.
• No candle wax has ever been shown to be toxic or harmful to human health.
• There is no such thing as a soot-free wax. All organic compounds when burned will emit some carbon (soot) due to incomplete combustion. Sooting is primarily a factor of wick length and disturbance of the flame's steady teardrop shape. Reputable candle manufacturers use only high-quality waxes in their formulations.
Whether its Soy, Paraffin or any other type or combination of wax, when you light a candle the process is the same. The heat from the flame when you light the wick melts the nearest wax. The liquid wax is then drawn up into the wick by capillary action and the flames heat then vaporizes the liquid wax and produces water vapor and carbon dioxide. We humans produce the same by-product every time we exhale!
If you are worried about sooting, please remember that anything with a flame has the potential to soot. There is no such thing as a soot-free wax. All organic compounds when burned will emit some carbon (soot) due to incomplete combustion. So please be aware, it is not the type of wax that makes a candle soot. A good quality, well made candle, regardless of whether paraffin or soy, will produce almost no soot if burned correctly.
I hope this has helped to answer some of your questions about paraffin and soy candles. If you have a question please do not hesitate to email: sales@deysiscandles.com
For more information on candles and candle burning please visit National Candle Association.
1. Never leave a burning candle unattended!
2. Keep burning candles away from children and pets. Accidents happen very quickly and candle wax can cause serious burns to young skin.
3. Never place your candles near objects that can easily catch on fire, such as curtains, bedding, carpets, etc.
4. Always place your candles on a heat resistant, level surface.
5. Keep candles free of foreign matter that could be a possible fire hazard. Remove trimmed wick immediately.
6. Never walk around with lit candles. Place the unlit candle in the desired position, then light the candle.
7. Never burn your candle in a draft. This will cause the flame to flicker and the candle, both paraffin and soy, to smoke. Your candle will also burn down unevenly lessening its burn time considerably.
8. Trim the candle wick regularly and make sure the wick is centered to ensure even burning. Remove trimmed wick from candle.
9. ALL Candles will fade if left in direct sunlight or exposed to strong lights. Store your candles in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight.
10. Refrigerated Candles will burn more slowly and evenly.
11. To prevent wicks from absorbing moisture always wrap the candle before refrigeration.
12. Use a candle snuffer to extinguish your candles. If you do not have a candle snuffer extinguish the flame with small scissors, or hold fingers in front of the flame and blow. Remember to remove any burnt wick.
13. Jars and containers may become very hot - handle with care! As a precautionary safety measure, never burn your jar candles to the bottom as the glass can become extremely hot.
14. Always allow your candle to cool before replacing lid on jar.
15. If your candle flame appears to be too high, extinguish the candle and trim the wick. Relight the candle.
16. Should candle wax be spill onto carpet or other fabric surfaces you should follow the following instructions: 1) Let the wax harden. 2) Gently remove the larger pieces of wax and then place a clean paper towel over the spill. 3) Warm the paper towel using an iron on a very low setting or your hair dryer on its lowest setting.
The wax should begin to melt and be soaked unto the paper towel. Repeat with clean paper towel as necessary. We highly recommend consulting the fabric manufacturer's instructions before trying to remove any major stains from your fabrics.
FAQs about Candles
Here are a few questions and answers directly from the FAQ page of the National Candle Association
Are certain candle waxes better than others?
No. All types of candle waxes perform well, and will burn cleanly and safely when they are of high quality. U.S. candle manufacturers select waxes or blends of waxes based on their suitability for specific types of candles or formulation profiles, as well as their own candle-making preferences.
Is candle soot harmful?
No. The minuscule amount of soot produced by a candle is the natural byproduct of incomplete combustion. Candle soot is composed primarily of elemental carbon particles, and is similar to the soot given off by kitchen toasters and cooking oils. These everyday household sources of soot are not considered a health concern, and are chemically different from the soot formed by the burning of diesel fuel, coal, gasoline, etc.
Do scented candles produce more soot than unscented candles?
Not really. The oils found in certain fragrances may slightly increase the small amount of soot produced by a candle, but wick length and flame shape are the primary factors that impact sooting in a properly-formulated candle.
Are scented candles safe?
Yes. When a candle burns, the wax is drawn into the wick, where it is "consumed" by the candle flame to produce water vapor and carbon dioxide. The only difference with a scented candle is that a small amount of fragrance is released as well. Reputable candle manufacturers use only fragrances that are approved for burning in candles. They also carefully monitor the addition of fragrance to ensure that the candle will burn cleanly and properly.
Is paraffin wax toxic?
No. Paraffin wax is non-toxic. In fact, paraffin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in food, cosmetics, and medical applications. Food-grade paraffin is commonly used for manufacturing candles.
Which candles are better, Soy or Paraffin?
In order to dispel some common myths about candles I have decided to include the following. Please remember, the information contained below is not my personal opinion but taken directly from the National Candle Association:
• Paraffin is the most commonly used candle wax today.
• Beeswax, soy wax, palm wax, gels, and synthesized waxes are also used in candle-making for the U.S. market, as are blends of waxes.
• Waxes burn with a yellow flame due to the presence of carbon.
• No specific type of wax or wax blend is considered "best" for candle making. All candle waxes - when provided in high-quality format - have been shown to burn cleanly and safely.
• No candle wax has ever been shown to be toxic or harmful to human health.
• There is no such thing as a soot-free wax. All organic compounds when burned will emit some carbon (soot) due to incomplete combustion. Sooting is primarily a factor of wick length and disturbance of the flame's steady teardrop shape. Reputable candle manufacturers use only high-quality waxes in their formulations.
Whether its Soy, Paraffin or any other type or combination of wax, when you light a candle the process is the same. The heat from the flame when you light the wick melts the nearest wax. The liquid wax is then drawn up into the wick by capillary action and the flames heat then vaporizes the liquid wax and produces water vapor and carbon dioxide. We humans produce the same by-product every time we exhale!
If you are worried about sooting, please remember that anything with a flame has the potential to soot. There is no such thing as a soot-free wax. All organic compounds when burned will emit some carbon (soot) due to incomplete combustion. So please be aware, it is not the type of wax that makes a candle soot. A good quality, well made candle, regardless of whether paraffin or soy, will produce almost no soot if burned correctly.
I hope this has helped to answer some of your questions about paraffin and soy candles. If you have a question please do not hesitate to email: sales@deysiscandles.com
For more information on candles and candle burning please visit National Candle Association.
Questions? Email us at sales@deysiscandles.com
