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Lighting Your Candle
Candescent Tip: Wooden wicks have a personality — they may take a couples of tries to catch flame, but once lit, they burn steady and true, filling your space with warmth, light, and memory. Here’s how..
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Before lighting, trim your wooden wick to 1/8 inch (about 3mm). A clean, short wick allows for an even flame and long-lasting burn. You can use our wick trimmers or simply pinch off the charred wood once the candle has cooled.
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Hold your lighter or match to the base of the wick, allowing the flame to melt a bit of the surrounding wax. Give it a few seconds— wooden wicks take a moment to awaken.
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On your first burn, allow the wax to melt edge to edge (typically 2-4 hours). This creates a smooth, even surface and ensures your candle remembers how to burn beautifully each time.
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Before relighting, gently remove any burnt wood or debris from the surface. A clean wick ensures that signature Candescent glow and a pure scent experience.
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Always place your candle on a stable, heat safe surface, away from drafts or flammable materials. For best results, limit each burn to no more than 4 hours.
Inside our world
Candescent is a black-owned candle brand from Chicago, Illinois. Here, fragrance becomes memory. Each hand-poured, 100% soy candle transforms your space with luxurious warmth, evoking past moments and treasured memories. We craft scents that linger effortlessly, turning everyday spaces into intimate, elegant experiences.