Why Burn
Beeswax
~ A candle only "blooms" (develops a white
coating) if it is 100%
beeswax.
~ Beeswax naturally gives off a sweet honey
aroma as it is
warmed.
~ Beeswax does not produce toxic chemicals
such as, lead searic
acid, acrolyn, benzene, ect. as do other
waxes.
~ Beeswax produces negative ions which
cleans the air by
neutralizing pollutants such as dust, mold,
smoke, pollen and
other odors.
~ Beeswax burns 2-3 times hotter than other
waxes making it
the best for Emergency Candles.
~ Beeswax candles are proven to improve,
sleep, allergies, hay
fever, and can even lessen asthma
attacks.
How do
you safely burn beeswax?
~ Keep out of reach of children
~ Never burn candles unattended or near
items that can catch
fire.
~ Make sure you "turn out the lights" on
your candles before
going to sleep.
What are
the best ways to burn beeswax?
~ Do not burn candles in a draft.
~ Always trim wick to 1/4 inch before
lighting.
~ To extinguish a candle, dunk the wick in
the pool of melted
wax and re-straighten.
~ As your candle burns gently push in the
sides, this will
extend the burn time. You can slowly add
leftover
scraps from other beeswax candles in the same way.
~ Small diameter pillars should
only be burned until the
melted wax reaches the outside edge, if burned longer they
may drip and possibly damage furniture surfaces.
~ To scent your candles, simply add 1-4
(depending on the size)
drops of essential oil to the pool of
melted beeswax.
~ Troubleshooting ~
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Why
are my candles smoking?
If your candles are smoking, it is either
because it is in a draft or the wick is too long. Try moving
it or trimming the wick. (The wick should always be about
1/4".)
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Why are my candles sometimes hard to
light?
Probably because there is not enough
melted wax getting up the wick. You may have to hold the
lighter to the wick longer. A better way though, is to
extinguish the candle by drowning it in the pool of melted
wax and up righting it again. This will make it easier to
re-light. It will also keep the black marks from appearing on
your fingers (and everywhere else) if you touch it.
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