Common questions
How long will a candle last?
The 7.2 oz jars give 40 to 50 hours, and the 12.5 oz double-wick gives 70 to 80. Burning for three to four hours at a time, rather than all evening, gets you closer to the top of that range.
Why has my candle tunnelled down the middle?
Almost always the first burn. Wax has a memory, so if the first burn is put out before the melted pool reaches the edge of the glass, it will follow that same path every time after. Let the first burn run about two hours.
What is in the wax?
A blend of coconut and soy wax. Coconut holds fragrance well and burns slowly; soy gives it the structure to stand up in a jar. Both are vegetable waxes, so there is no paraffin. More on why we chose it.
Can I reuse the glass?
Yes, and we would rather you did. Pour just-boiled water into the finished jar, wait for the last of the wax to lift and set on top, then lift it out and wash the glass with warm soapy water.
Candle, reed diffuser or room spray?
Candles suit rooms you sit in, diffusers suit rooms you pass through, and sprays are for resetting a room quickly. We go through it properly here.