Discover the Magic of Scented Fairytales Candles

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•   Start by trimming the wick to  1/8" or 1/4" (discard the excess wick – never leave it in your      candle)
• Place the candle in a safe place to burn.
• Light your candle with a long match or candle lighter (never tilt the candle to the side when lighting.  Wax will melt quickly.  It can and will burn you.)
• Allow our candles to burn at least 3 hours, but no more than 4 hours per burn. * Please note you may not get a full melt pool until the 3rd or 4th (4hour burn cycle) time you burn your candle. This is normal!!!
• The Wax Hang you may see on our candles is normal. Sometimes it is due to a leaning wick or due to safety. We designed it to have wax hang until lower in the jar. Either way, it’s normal and has no effect on the scent your candle will give.  Once you reach around mid-jar of your new candle, the flames heat warms the jar, and this causes the "wax hang" to slowly melt into the rest of the candle.  
• Always burn candles away from open windows, fans, or drafty areas. These can cause a candle flame to dance, smoke, bend, flame high and cause soot. All of which cause an uneven burn and unsafe conditions. 
• Never burn a candle on an uneven surface. The candle could knock over at any time and start a fire. If you have a pet or little one in the house choose a surface that is out of reach.

The most important thing – never burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time. If you burn a candle longer than 4 hours, the scent throw could be reduced, and the candle wick will likely mushroom (a little black top) due to the excessive carbon buildup. When a wick mushrooms, it becomes unstable, and the flame will grow very high. Another thing to consider is that the jar may become too hot and could risk exploding the container.  I take great care to ensure your candle jar will not overheat by ensuring there is a little wax hangup on each candle.  As long as you have the wax hang, your candle jar will remain cool to the touch.  That said, if at any time your candle jar ever feels too hot to touch, please blow it out immediately.  Once the wax has cooled, trim your wick to 1/4 inch and relight.  This should resolve the issue.    Let’s say it’s the weekend and you want to burn your candle all day.  You can!  But please follow the 4-hour rule.  Every 4 hours, extinguish the candle flame, allow the wax to cool and harden (typically 1 hour). Trim the wick and light the candle again to enjoy for another 4 hours.  Remember, if you overheat your wax and wick, it can and will cause problems with scent throw.  Allowing the candle to cool after a 4-hour burn gives the wax and wick a rest.  

Will My Candle Soot?

The short answer is yes. But that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Moving your candle to a less drafty area should immediately resolve the issue and keeping your wick trimmed to 1/4 inch. The longer answer is that a small amount of soot produced by a candle is the natural byproduct of incomplete combustion caused by a tall flame. Keeping your wick trimmed to 1/4 inch and away from drafts will stop any soot issues. Candle Soot take away - all candles produce soot. Soy candles have a white soot, Soy Blends have grey & black soot, and Paraffin has a dark black.  A little soot from your candle when it's low in the jar is a natural thing and nothing to worry about

Is a High Flame Bad?

Great question. The answer, like so many, is a yes and no. If at any time your candle flame is larger than 2”, please blow out the candle, trim the wick and relight. When candles are lit for the 1st time it is not uncommon to have a high flame, but after an hour the flame should calm down. If on the 2nd burn the flame is still high, contact the candle maker right away. When a candle reaches the middle of the jar, the flame can also get a little high because it is reaching for oxygen. This is normal. But if during the process the flame is more than 2” and producing a lot of soot, please blow it out immediately and contact the candle maker. Bottom line - regardless of where you buy your candles, if the flame is higher than 2" reach out to that brand and report it. The National Candle Association sets guidelines for candle makers. A flame higher than 2" is a no-no.

Are soy candles as good at scent throw like those well-known big brands who use 100% Paraffin wax?

This is a tough question. One person’s opinion of a strong scent may be another’s idea of a weak scent. For me, I believe if done correctly, a Soy Candle can smell just as wonderful as a Paraffin candle. You should smell scent within the first hour of burning your new candle. Once a candle reaches its full melt pool (1 inch per hour - my jars are 3 inches so you should have a full melt pool within 2.5-3.0 hours by the 2nd or 3rd burn) the scent should fill the room. If not, make sure your wick is trimmed to 1/8' to 1/4" and try moving it to another spot in the room. Trust me, there is a perfect spot for your candle in your room based on the candle’s size. Let me also add that Soy is not as perfect as the marketing used to promote it. It is a GMO product. Why? Because over farming soy has caused a mountain of problems. Maybe consider a blend like Cocosoy, or a parasoy. They are just as good. Don’t take my word for it though. Do your own research before you decide on a candle or wax.

I cut my wick too short. Can I save my candle?

Yes! Light your candle (if possible) and let a little wax build up. Blow out the candle and dip a rolled paper towel end into the wax to absorb. You may need to do this a couple times to get the wick freed to a 1/4 inch. You want to be sure you have the right size wick otherwise your candle will burn too slow and this lower your scent throw. If you happen to cut the wick level to the wax, don't worry. Use the edge of a fork or screwdriver to dig out a small area around the wick. Then, proceed as noted above.

What is a dancing flame?

Great question! Honestly, for me, there are 3 types of flames. One that flickers, one that dances, and one that bends. The first one is the best one. A little flicker with your flame is a good thing. They are pretty and very normal. A dancing flame is a bit different. Those flames move around the jar a bit too much. I call those the flames that have the Zoomies. Move that candle to another spot. Chances are it’s in a draft. The really bad flames are the ones that bend like a gymnast going for the gold. You’ll know when you see it – it will be the one going sideways. Blow that flame out immediately. Trim the wick back to 1/4 inch and place your candle in a new spot. More than likely there was a heavy draft, and your candle got the zoomies, but then it got out of control. It happens. The problem with zoomie flames that bend is they can heat up your candle jar, which in turn can cause them to shatter. Bottom line - when it comes to candles, zoomies bad.

Will You Teach Me How To Make Candles

I get this question a lot. My answer used to be a hard No. Now it's a - Maybe. Reach out and let's discuss where you are in your candle journey. If I can offer significant aid to you, then we will move forward. If not, I will offer suggestions on what to do next. On a side note, I also get a lot of questions from new candle makers who want to know how soon before they sell out or go viral on social media. My answer is maybe tomorrow or maybe never. Candle making and candle buying are subjective. What you create as a new maker may not appeal to everyone. That said, find your niche. It’s out there. And nobody can sell your candles like you. There is no get rich quick short cut to candle making. And there are no short cuts to owning a business. It is tedious, expensive and you will have many hats during the day and night. My best advice is to just deal with your growing pains. Soon enough you’ll be pulling your hair out trying to manage your day to day. Enjoy the slow time. Just be ready for a wild ride.

What are those wet spots on my candle?

In a nutshell, those things are the stuff of my nightmares and every other candle maker. Either way, let’s talk about it. Those are exactly what you said, they are called “wet spots” and are almost impossible to get rid of during cold months. Even big brands who make millions of candles each year get them. Why does it happen? Well, the wax gets cold, and shrinks is the best answer. Even under the perfect conditions when making the candles – meaning warm temperatures during pouring the candle, and warm storage temperatures, there is these things called “Winter, and then shipping.” The minute the cold air hits the candle, that wax shrinks up (kinda like we do when we go outside when it’s really cold…burr). However, even once it arrives at your home where it’s warm inside, that wax will probably never re-adhere to the jar in those areas. Yup, welcome to wet spots. And they can happen during summer months too. Remember, most delivery trucks are super-hot so the wax has expanded. Then, the candle is brought inside to a nice and cool home. You get the point. Most people say they don’t see them. I do, and I dislike them more than I can ever express in the written word.

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