Candle Burning Instructions and Care Tips

We want every Laly’s Candles experience to be exceptional—from the first light to the final burn. Follow these simple care instructions to enjoy a smooth, clean burn and get the most from your candle.

Before Lighting Your Candle

For the first burn, your candle’s wick is already trimmed and ready to light.

Before the second and every following burn, remove the burned portion of the wick and trim it to approximately 1/8 inch. Our candles perform best with a short wick, which helps control the flame and encourages a cleaner, more even burn.

Once the wick has cooled completely, you can trim it with a wick trimmer or use a napkin to gently pinch and remove the burned end with your fingers. Always remove any wick trimmings or debris from the wax before relighting.

Recommended Burn Time

For the best fragrance and overall performance, allow your candle to burn for approximately 3 to 4 hours at a time. Never burn it for longer than 6 hours at one time.

While Your Candle Is Burning

• Place your candle on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
• Keep it away from drafts, fans, air vents, curtains, children, and pets.
• Always keep a burning candle within sight and extinguish it before leaving the room.
• Never touch or move the candle while the wax is melted. The vessel and wax may be extremely hot.
• If the flame becomes larger than approximately 1½ inches, extinguish the candle and allow it to cool. Shorten the wick before relighting.
• If soot appears on the vessel, the candle may have been exposed to a draft, the wick may need trimming, or the candle may have burned too long. Once the vessel has cooled, gently wipe it clean with a soft cloth.

Safely Extinguishing Your Candle

Carefully place the metal lid over the vessel to extinguish the flame. Never use water, as it can cause hot wax to splatter or the glass to crack.

Allow the candle, melted wax, and metal lid to cool completely before touching, moving, or relighting the candle.

When to Stop Burning Your Candle

Stop using your candle when approximately ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom of the vessel. Do not attempt to burn the remaining wax. Without enough wax to absorb the heat, the bottom of the vessel can become too hot, potentially causing the glass to crack or damaging the surface underneath.

How to Store Your Candles

Our hand-poured candles are made with a premium parasoy wax blend and phthalate-free fragrance oils, which can be affected by extreme temperatures and prolonged exposure to light.

• Store candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and harsh lighting to help protect their appearance and fragrance.
• Do not leave candles inside a vehicle. Excessive heat may melt the wax, while extreme cold may cause the wax or glass to crack.
• If your candle has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to return to room temperature for at least two hours before lighting.