Candle Care Guide
Wilson & Wick™ Candle Care
Welcome
Every Wilson & Wick™ candle is hand-poured in small batches using premium ingredients to create a clean, even burn and a beautiful fragrance experience. With proper care, your candle will burn longer, perform better, and fill your space with fragrance from the first light to the last.
Getting the Best Burn
Trim Your Wick
Before every burn, trim the wick to approximately ¼ inch (6 mm).
A properly trimmed wick:
- Creates a cleaner flame
- Reduces soot
- Prevents mushrooming
- Helps your candle burn evenly
Your First Burn Is the Most Important
The first burn sets the “memory” of your candle.
Allow your candle to burn until the melted wax reaches nearly the edge of the jar.
Recommended first burn: 3–4 hours
Extinguishing your candle too early can cause tunneling, making it difficult for future burns to reach the edges.
Burn Responsibly
For the best performance:
- Burn no longer than 4 hours at a time.
- Keep away from fans, open windows, and air vents.
- Burn on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
- Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings and debris.
When to Stop Burning
For your safety, discontinue use when approximately ½ inch (13 mm) of wax remains at the bottom of the vessel.
Extinguishing Your Candle
For the cleanest experience:
- Use a candle snuffer when possible.
- If blowing out the flame, do so gently.
- Re-center the wick while the wax is still liquid if needed.
- Allow the candle to cool completely before replacing the lid.
Storage Tips
To preserve fragrance and appearance:
- Store in a cool 68F to 78F, dry place.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Keep the lid on when not in use.
Estimated Burn Time
Wilson & Wick Signature Collection
Net Weight: 9.3 oz (264 g)
Estimated Burn Time: 55–70 Hours
Most customers can expect approximately 60–65 hours of burn time when following our recommended care instructions. Actual burn time varies depending on room conditions, wick maintenance, and burn duration.
Candle Safety
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Always keep burning candles away from:
- Children
- Pets
- Curtains
- Flammable materials
Always allow the vessel to cool before handling.
Return • Reuse • Refill
Love your candle? Don’t throw the jar away.
Wilson & Wick offers a Return • Reuse program that helps reduce waste while giving our beautiful vessels a second life.
Visit our Return & Reuse page to learn how your empty candle can earn rewards while helping the environment.
Crafted with intention. Burned with care.
Wilson & Wick™