Make sure that the surface of your table, desk, mantle, etc. is stable, level, and even and that the candle flame isn't near flammable materials like curtains or magazines.
Candles burn best away from drafts. If the flame is flickering very quickly, extinguish it, then move the candle to a location free of drafts.
If ever you see carbon build-up on a wick, extinguish the wick, wait until the wick has cooled, snip off the tip and then re-light. (Be careful to keep any debris out of the melted wax.)
Use a snuffer to extinguish candle flames. This will prevent wax from spattering, and also keep the candle wick centered.
To prevent color fading, keep candles out of direct sunlight.
Never burn the last 1/4 inch of any candle
Votives Candle Care
Always burn votives in a container designed for votive use to maximize candle consumption and safety.
Remove the metal sustainer before adding another votive.
Be sure that wicks are centered. An uncentered wick could crack a glass container.
Trim wicks to 1/4 inch.
Tealights Candle Care
Always burn tealights in an accessory designed for tealight use to maximize candle consumption and safety.
Replace with a new tealight when the wax is consumed.
Wax-filled Containers
Trim wicks to 1/4 inch.
Burn long enough each time for the wax to liquefy to the edges of the container.
Use a snuffer, not the container lid, to snuff the flame.
Keep wicks positioned at the center of the candle.
