Here at Key Note Aromas we care about your safety! When it comes to candles, an open flame can be hazardous when not monitored properly. To make sure you burn your candles effectively and safely, please take a moment to read the Q/A’s below.
Starting with the most asked question-
Should I really trim my wick?
100% YES!!! Each and every time before you light your candle, flick off the excess with your finger or trim. Also, remove any of those little wick pieces if they are in your wax.
You want a fresh, shortened wick every time you light your candle. If you do not keep your wick trimmed, problems can occur. Wicks can "mushroom" at the top which can lead to excessive flickering, smoke, and/or soot. Keeping your wick trimmed also makes your candle safer and last longer.
How long should I burn my candle?
3-4 hours. We use natural soy wax so some "hang up" on the edges is very normal and may occur early on with the burning of your candle. The wax should catch up by the time your candle is burned halfway down the jar.
Burning in short spurts will cause tunneling and that will shorten your candles life span and burning for long amounts of time will cause the wick to get too long and your flame too large, also shortening your candles life span. Stop burning your candle when 1/4-1/2" of wax remains.
Can I store my candles and not burn them?
Candles may discolor or fade when they are exposed to intense light for extended periods. Candles that contain certain vanillas may pull a yellow hue if exposed to these conditions or not used in a timely manner. This does not affect performance. We do not use any UV inhibitor or stabilizers to correct this. Less is best in our opinion.
Handcrafted Disclosure-
Every piece you see here is patiently and lovingly handcrafted by hand and all are subject to slight imperfections.
Small differences in shape, size and color can happen & are part of the charm of a handmade product. Thank you for understanding that handmade goods are never ‘perfect’ in the way assembly-line products are.