Every True Vintage Candle is poured by hand using our signature coconut-beeswax blend, chosen for its clean burn, creamy texture, and fragrance throw. With a few simple rituals, you can extend the life of your candle and enjoy a consistently beautiful burn from first light to final glow.

BEFORE EACH BURN

1. Trim the Wick: Keep your wick at ¼ inch before every lighting. A shorter wick ensures a steady flame, minimizes soot, and prevents smoking.
2. Center the Wick: After extinguishing, gently recenter the wick while the wax is still warm. This ensures the wax melts evenly on your next burn.
3. Start With a Clean Vessel: Remove any wick trimmings, matches, or wax debris. A clean surface ensures a perfect melt pool.

DURING BURNING

1. The First Burn Sets the Candle’s Memory: Allow the wax to melt fully to the edges of the vessel on your very first burn. This prevents tunneling and helps your candle burn evenly for all future uses.
2. Burn for 3–4 Hours at a Time: Short burns reduce scent throw and cause tunneling. Burns longer than 4 hours can overheat your candle and lead to high flames, soot, or uneven performance.
3. Keep Flames Away From Drafts: A flickering flame means your candle is sitting in a draft. Move away from windows, vents, or fans to ensure a calm, even burn.
4. Always Use a Heat-Resistant Surface: Melted wax retains heat. Protect your furniture with a coaster, tray, or candle plate.

EXTINGUISHING & AFTERCARE

• Use a Wick Dipper or Candle Snuffer: Blowing out candles can cause splatter and smoke. Both of these methods extinguish cleanly and help set the wick for the next use:

1. Wick Dipper - Dip the wick into the melted wax, then stand it upright.
2. Candle Snuffer - Or place a snuffer over the flame for about 5 seconds.

• Cover after cooling: Replace the lid only once the candle is fully cooled. This keeps dust out and helps preserve fragrance integrity.
• Store Thoughtfully: Keep candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent discoloration, sweating, or warping.

When finished, give your vintage vessel new life as a planter, trinket dish, pen holder, or keepsake bowl. Every True Vintage Candle piece is crafted to be collected and repurposed.