Old World Candles: Votives, Jar Candles and Candle Accessories

FAQs

What is the best way to burn my candles?
General Information (Read First)
Votives
Jars
Pillars
Tarts

How long can I expect my candles to burn?
Burn Times

How do I care for my candles?
Candle Care

What kind of quality are these candles?
Candle Quality

Burning Instructions

All Candle sizes and styles.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow instructions could result in fire hazard, injury, or smoke damage

	Remove all packaging before lighting.
	Place candle on a protected, heat resistant dry surface, away from anything that can catch fire, and out of the reach of children or pets. Use holders designed for the style candle to be burned.
	For clean burning, keep the wick trimmed to 1/4" at all times.
	Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches, or any combustible material. Keep the wick centered. Avoid drafts.
	Never burn candles unattended.
	Do not move candles while they are burning or if wax is hot.

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Votive Candles

Burn only in an appropriate holder. Do not burn without a glass holder.

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Jars (Containers)

	Handle with care, glass containers are fragile. Avoid glass to glass contact when removing or replacing lid. Do not use if cracked, chipped or scratched. Do not refill with wax.
	Burn only on stable heat resistant surface for not more than 4 hours at a time.
	Do not allow the flame to touch the side of the jar. Always make sure your jar is sitting on a level surface. The jar may become hot. Handle carefully.
	Prevent possible heat damage to the counter or surface by discontinuing use when 1/2" of wax remains.
	Extinguish carefully with a candle snuffer before replacing lid.

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Pillars

	For best results burn for 3-4 hours at a time.
	When the wax pool reaches the candle's edge, extinguish the flame and allow the candle to harden before relighting.
	Always make sure your candle is burning on a level surface. This will prevent possible dripping.
	To prevent dripping & contain the wax pool, hand form the top edges in towards the center while the wax is still warm and pliable.

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Tarts (Simmering Scents)

	Place in a well ventilated area.
	Use ONLY a Non-Electric potpourri burner.
	Do not cover or add water.
	Never heat on stove or any electric appliance.
	Use only a tealight candle to heat.
	Do not allow flame to touch underside of melt pot.
	Do not heat if pot contains less then 1/2" of wax.

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Burning Times

Votive Candles

Over 15 hours in an appropriate votive holder.

Jar or Container Candles

Mason Jars

8 oz. Jar 48-56 hours
16 oz. Jar 96-112 hours
32 oz. Jar 192-224 hours

Apothecary Jars

5 oz. Jar 30-35 hours
10 oz. Jar 60-70 hours
28 oz. Jar 168-196 hours

Pillar Candles

3"x3" round 50-60 hours
3"x6" round 100-110 hours
3"x9" round 145-160 hours

6"x6" round 240-260 hours
(burning all 3 wicks)

Tarts

Over 12 hours in an appropriate potpourri burner.

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Candle Care

Storing and traveling with candles. Candles are sensitive to light and temperature, so be careful when storing them for any extended period of time. To avoid color fading, melting, or cracking store them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or fluorescent light. Storage temperature should not be allowed to exceed 80°F. Exposure to moisture may inhibit relighting.
Follow these guidelines when traveling with candles also. Do not keep candles in trunk or in sunlight, as they may melt, distort, or discolor.

Cleaning candles. Should the mouth of the jar candle become blackened while burning, extinguish the candle and carefully wipe the jar's rim with a dry paper towel. To avoid such blackenings, keep the wick trimmed to 1/4" at all times (see burning instructions). Pillars may be buffed clean with an old nylon stocking.

Removing hardened wax from holders or potpourri burners. Place the holder in the freezer for about 30 minutes or until wax has loosened, then carefully pop out with your fingers. Be very careful as the glass can crack or break while removing wax.

Cleaning spilled wax from wood tabletop, fabrics, etc. We strongly suggest you seek professional advice from cleaning experts such as carpet cleaners or furniture refinishers. Prevent such accidents by using candles carefully and never leave candles unattended while burning.

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Quality Product.

	We use only the highest grade of wax, fully refined.
	The fragrances are specially formulated for candle wax to blend properly. (no oily build up that can make the candles burn unevenly)
	We use the highest amount of fragrance per candle that is possible.
	We use the most current designer colors to match any decorating scheme.
	*All of our wicks are either zinc or cotton. We DO NOT* use any lead wicks in our candles.**
	*All of your candles are hand poured. We DO NOT* use any machines to manufacture or press out candles.**
	We love what we are doing and take great pride in each an every candle we make and it shows in the top quality candles that we make.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us and we will try our best to answer your question as quick as possible.

NOTE: All candles are made with zinc or cotton wicks. We DO NOT use lead wicks in any of our products. *All votives must be burned in a proper votive holder to achieve the maximum burn time.

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