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Candle Care Tips & Tricks 

Candle Care & Safety Instructions

Dear candle lovers,

so that you can enjoy every candlelit moment to the fullest, we have put together important safety instructions, warnings, and helpful candle care tips for you.

Every candle, room, and situation is a little different. That is why we recommend always adapting the general burning instructions to your personal circumstances. This way, you can enjoy your candle safely, mindfully, and for a long time to come.

Our most important safety instructions

Never leave burning candles unattended

Please never leave burning candles unattended. Always extinguish the candle when you leave the room or go to sleep.

Also make sure to place candles out of reach of children and pets.

Use a fireproof surface

Always place your candle on a fireproof, stable, and level surface. Candle plates, candle dishes, or other heat-resistant bases are particularly suitable.

This protects your furniture from heat and wax residue while ensuring that the candle stands securely.

Keep a sufficient distance

Make sure there is enough space around the candle away from flammable materials. These include, for example, curtains, paper, decorations, dried flowers, or other easily ignitable items.

Avoid drafts

Candles burn most beautifully and evenly in a quiet, draft-free place. Direct air currents can cause the flame to flicker, the candle to burn unevenly, or to produce more soot.

Observe the appropriate burning time

For your candle to burn evenly, it should burn long enough, especially when lit for the first time.

As a rule of thumb:

The diameter of the candle in centimeters approximately corresponds to the ideal minimum burning time in hours.

A candle with a diameter of 6 cm should therefore ideally burn for about 6 hours so that an even burn pool can form.

Please also always follow the individual burning instructions of your candle.

Trim the wick regularly

Trim the wick to the recommended length before each lighting. A well-maintained wick ensures a steadier flame, more even burning, and can reduce soot formation.

Well-maintained wicks also prolong the enjoyment of your candle.

Our tip: A wick care set with wick scissors, a candle snuffer, a scraper, and a drip tray is practical, stylish, and helps you to care for your candles optimally.

Remove wax residue and wick remnants

If necessary, remove burnt wick remnants, matchstick remnants, or larger wax residues from the burn area. This helps ensure a clean and beautiful burn quality.

Consider room size and candle size

Make sure that the size of the candle is appropriate for the room size and the respective situation. Large candles or several burning candles generate more heat and should be placed accordingly with care.

Consider individual conditions

Room temperature, humidity, air movement, and the location can influence the burning behavior of a candle. Observe your candle as it burns and adjust the location, burning time, or care if necessary.

Tips & tricks for candle care: Removing wax stains:

Smaller wax stains on tablecloths or textiles can often be removed with white paper and gentle heat.

Place white paper or blotting paper on the wax stain and carefully warm the area with an iron that is not too hot. The wax will be absorbed by the paper.

Please test this method on an inconspicuous area beforehand and pay attention to the care instructions of the respective fabric.

Choosing the right candle plate size

Ideally, a candle plate should be slightly larger than the candle all around. We recommend an additional margin of about 1 to 2 cm around the candle.

This not only looks beautiful but also offers additional protection against wax residue.

Our wish for you:

Candles provide warmth, light, atmosphere, and special moments. With the right care and mindful handling, you can enjoy your candle safely and preserve its beauty for a long time.

Please read our instructions carefully and always adapt them to your individual candle situation.

Please be sure to use the included lighting candle

We provide you with a small lighting candle free of charge. This can be used like a traditional Fidibus.

A Fidibus is a lighting wick or lighting strip that was used in the past to transfer a flame quietly and safely from one candle to another. That is exactly what our included lighting candle is intended for.

Please do not light the occasion candle directly from the Easter candle or altar candle.

Why do we recommend it so strongly

A highlight of the baptismal ceremony – even more beautiful with the Fidibus or our lighting candle 

Passing the light from the altar candle/Paschal candle is one of the most emotional and spiritual moments of a baptism or wedding. It symbolizes the passing on of faith, love, and hope to the person being baptized or the bridal couple. With a Fidibus, this moment becomes a true highlight – dignified, clean, and safe.

Our tip: for your ceremony

For your next celebration, opt for the traditional elegance and practicality of the Fidibus. Make sure that the passing of the light from the altar candle is not only safe, but also solemn and unforgettable.

The Paschal candle or altar candle is a special, sacred symbol in the church.

It stands for light, life, resurrection, and blessing. For this very reason, lighting a baptismal candle, wedding candle, or communion candle should be done calmly, cleanly, and with dignity.

If a special occasion candle is held directly over the flame of the Paschal candle, several problems often arise: The candle is held at an angle or almost upside down. The flame receives too little oxygen. The wick is harder to light. Smoke and soot can be produced. The surface, wax motifs, or decorations can be damaged by the heat. Dark marks can appear on the candle. Especially with hand-rolled candles, lighting them directly over the Paschal candle is not ideal. Our rolled candles have a higher melting point due to their special processing and wax, and they do not light well upside down or at a steep angle. Other candles with softer wax and a lower melting point sometimes forgive this method of lighting more readily.

However, our handcrafted special occasion candles are deliberately designed as high-quality keepsakes. They are meant to stay beautiful and not be damaged by smoke, soot, or heat upon the first lighting. Our tip for the church and the ceremony:

Please pass this information on to the priest, pastor, deacon, sacristan, or the person in charge before the ceremony. Ideally, the special occasion candle should be lit with the included taper candle. This taper candle is first lit from the Paschal candle or altar candle. Then, the flame is transferred calmly and safely to the special occasion candle. This preserves the symbolic moment: The light comes from the Paschal candle or altar candle. The special occasion candle is lit with dignity. The candle remains clean and undamaged.

The ceremony feels calm, mindful, and beautiful.

Important for celebrations in churches, restaurants, and event spacesIn churches, restaurants, halls, and event spaces, drafts are often a problem. Open doors, many people, movement, photographers, floral arrangements, decorations, and unrest in the room can affect the flame. A flame does not like haste. Drafts can cause soot, flickering, and uneven burning. Therefore, we recommend only letting the special occasion candle burn during the celebration for as long as is truly sensible and safe. Our personal tip: Deliberately light the special occasion candle on the day of the celebration for that special moment. Let it continue to burn peacefully at home later — on the wedding anniversary, birthday, baptismal anniversary, anniversary, or during a quiet moment of remembrance. This way, your candle is not simply consumed, but accompanies you for many years. Before burning, please check the decorations. Many special occasion candles are designed with special details. These include wax motifs, names, dates, borders, ribbons, jute, bows, small pendants, or name cube chains. Please remove all combustible materials from the immediate vicinity of the flame before burning it further. This includes especially: BordersRibbons made of fabric,Jute,Bows,Dried flowers,PaperPendants,Name cube chains,Wooden beadCords and other combustible decorations. These materials must never come near the flame. Please untie, remove, or set aside before the candle burns down far enough that the flame comes near them. Our recommendation: LED light in the base. We recommend an LED light in the base for every special occasion candle. This way, the candle is preserved as a keepsake and can still shine beautifully. Especially with baptismal candles, wedding candles, communion candles, and memorial candles, this is a very beautiful way to make the light visible again and again without burning the candle completely. The candle retains its shape, its motifs, and its personal meaning — and still gives off warm light. Important burning instructions. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep candles away from children and pets. Always place the candle upright and securely on a fireproof, stable surface. Keep away from combustible materials such as curtains, napkins, floral arrangements, paper, wood, fabric, jute, ribbons, and decorations. Do not burn candles in drafts. Do not move a burning candle. Do not touch the candle during or shortly after burning. The wax and surface can be hot. It is best to extinguish the flame with a candle snuffer. Please do not blow it out, to avoid smoke and wax splatters. Never put liquid in the candle or on the flame. Trim the wick to about 5–10 mm before each lighting. Keep at least 10 cm between several burning candles.A moment of light can be calmASpecial occasion candle does not have to burn out quickly and completely. It can stay. It can remind. It can shine again and again on special days. Per centimeter of candle diameter, the candle should burn for about one hour. If your candle, for example, has a diameter of 6 cm, it should ideally be allowed to burn for approx. 6 hours at a time. This allows the burn pool to form evenly up to the edge. If the candle is extinguished too early, it can burn hollow or leave an unburned rim.

With sufficient burning time, the relationship between the flame, wick, and wax remains harmonious — and your special occasion candle burns more beautifully, calmly, and evenly.

With the included taper candle, a calm place, and mindful use, your candle will stay beautiful for a long time and provide many special moments of light. 

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Why shouldn't I light the occasion candle directly from the Paschal candle or altar candle?

Our hand-rolled occasion candles have a higher melting point due to their special manufacturing process. If they are held directly over the flame of the Paschal candle or altar candle, the wick and flame often receive too little oxygen. As a result, the candle may be harder to light, smoke, or soot. In addition, wax motifs, the surface, and decorations can be damaged by the heat. Therefore, we recommend using the included lighting candle like a traditional Fidibus. This ensures that the light is transferred with dignity and your candle remains beautiful.

Our hand-rolled occasion candles should not be lit directly from the Paschal candle or altar candle.

The reason: If the candle is held directly over the flame, it is often held at an angle or almost upside down. This means the wick does not get enough oxygen, the candle is difficult to light, and smoke, soot, or dark marks may be produced.

Due to their special manufacturing process, our roll candles have a higher melting point. Other candles sometimes tolerate being held directly over the flame more readily – our handmade occasion candles stay looking their best when lit carefully.

We are including a small lighting candle free of charge. This can be used like a traditional fidibus: it is first lit from the Paschal candle or altar candle and then gently and solemnly transfers the flame to your occasion candle.

Our tip: Please also share this information with the priest, priestess, deacon, or sacristan before the ceremony.

How long should my taper burn?

As a rule of thumb, a candle should burn for about one hour for every centimeter of its diameter. For example, if your candle has a diameter of 6 cm, it should ideally be allowed to burn for approximately 6 hours at a time. This allows the wax pool to form evenly and ensures the candle burns more steadily and beautifully. If it is extinguished too soon, it may burn out hollow or leave a rim of wax.

As a rule of thumb for an even burn:

For every centimeter of candle diameter, the candle should burn for about one hour.

If your candle, for example, has a diameter of 6 cm, it should ideally be allowed to burn for approx. 6 hours at a time. This allows the wax pool to form evenly up to the edge.

If the candle is extinguished too early, it may burn out hollow or leave an unburned rim. With sufficient burning time, the balance between flame, wick and wax is maintained – and your celebration candle burns more steadily, beautifully and evenly.

Why do you recommend an LED light in the base of the celebration candle?

Many occasion candles are precious keepsakes – for example, for a christening, wedding, communion, birthday or memorial. With an LED light in the base, the candle is preserved and can still shine beautifully. This means you do not have to burn the candle all the way down, but can let it shine again and again on special occasions. Please remove all flammable materials such as fabric ribbons, jute, trimmings, bows or name cube chains from the flame area before lighting it.

Many occasion candles are precious keepsakes – for example, for a christening, wedding, communion, birthday or memorial day.

With an LED light in the base, the candle is preserved and can still shine beautifully. This means you do not have to burn the candle all the way down, but can let it shine again and again for special moments.

The candle retains its shape, its designs and its personal significance – yet still gives off a warm light.

Please remove all flammable materials such as fabric ribbons, jute, trimmings, bows, paper, dried flowers or name cube chains from the flame area before lighting the candle.

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