Tidbits
Practice Candle safety!
Burn within sight on a level, fire resistant surface. Keep away from flammable objects. Keep away from children and pets. Stop using when only 1/4’ of wax remains. Do not burn more than four hours at a time.
For how long does a candle burn?
Typically, a candle burns 5 - 7 hours per ounce of wax. Therefore, a 6 oz candle is expected to burn between 30 and 42 hours.
Natural vs Synthetic waxes and their differences…
NATURAL: Soy - clean burn, decent scent retention and biodegradable. Coconut - clean burn, good scent and eco-friendly. Beeswax - natural, non-toxic, burns slow and evenly and sustainable and eco-friendly. Rapreseed - long lifespan, great for molded candles. Olive - natural and good for scented melts and molded candles.
SYNTHETIC: Paraffin - petroleum-based, affordable and strong scent retention; however, it is not eco-friendly. Gel - translucent, softer consistency than the others, good for decorative candles, a blend of mineral oil and polymer resin.