Until we started making beeswax candles, we had never received any instructions about how to burn candles! Perhaps you are the same. 

As beeswax is such a precious resource from the bees, we make it a priority to educate on the ways to burn our beeswax candles, to prevent tunnelling, and ensure the beauty and longevity of each of the candles, right through until the wick falls over at the end.

For the 7.5cm diameter standard pillar candles:

To prevent tunnelling, and establish a lovely burn pool for the 7.5cm diameter pillar candle, we recommend that on the first burn, you burn it for 2 hours, and the second burn, burn for 4 hours. Thereafter, we suggest you burn this size pillar for 3 hours or more each time you light it. (This includes the Fleur De Lis pillar candle range). This size beeswax pillar candle will thrive when burned for long periods of time, once the burn pool is created, the candle really comes to life!

For the 4.2cm diameter mini pillar candles:

This size pillar candle range, the mini pillars, are designed for a shorter burn time experience. To optimise the burn experience, and longevity of these pillars, we recommend that they be lit for a minimum of 1 hour each time they are lit. This will ensure that the burn pool reaches the rim of the candle each time, preventing tunnelling. These mini pillar beeswax candles are also robust enough to burn for longer periods of time, well beyond that 1st hour, and will glow equally as beautifully as the larger pillar size.

For the Beehive and Dinner Taper Candles:

These two size candles can be burned freely, and do not need to be prepared as the pillar candles do. To care for the wick, keep the wick trimmed to 6mm before each use.