LOTUS
Candle Care Tips: Get the Most from Your Beeswax Candle
Follow these simple tips to extend the life of your candle and minimize dripping:
Lighting
Always trim the wick to 1⁄4” before lighting.
Light the base of the wick and hold the flame until wax begins to melt. Lighting only the tip may cause the flame to go out.
Burning
Burn your candle on a heat-safe surface and never leave it unattended.
Due to the unique shape of the Lotus candle, extended burning during the first few uses may naturally cause some dripping. To minimize this, follow these steps to create a proper burn tunnel:
1st Burn: Burn for 60–90 minutes until the wax pool in the small circle at the top is fully melted.
2nd Burn: Burn for 45–60 minutes.
3rd Burn: Burn for about 1 hour.
After these initial burns, you can safely enjoy longer burn times as the candle will continue to burn downward evenly.
Keep away from drafts or fans, as moving air can cause uneven burning and dripping.
Extinguishing
Blowing out your candle can create excess smoke. For a cleaner finish, use a candle snuffer or gently dip the wick into the melted wax using a wick dipper, skewer, or toothpick.
If the candle is nearly fully melted at the base, avoid dipping the wick as it could tip over.
Care
You may find a natural frosty or powdery film that can form on pure beeswax candles. It’s called “bloom” and is a sign of authenticity and high quality—just gently buff with a cloth if you prefer a shinier look.