CANDLE
CARE
NON-TOXIC AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MAINTAINING YOUR CANDLES
We understand the importance of candle care, so we have provided a few helpful tips, suggestions and facts on how to care for them properly. Soy candles offer many advantages, making them an ideal option for creating scents that will never be forgotten.
OUR FRAGRANCES
At KANA we only use purified fragrance oils that is guaranteed to be 100% phthalate free. Tested specifically for use in soy candles. We love to experiment with a range of scents and there will always be something new in the melting pot.
SOY FACTS
- Soy Wax, is a vegetable based wax made from the oil of soybeans.
- It is also non-toxic and environmentally friendly as it releases no known carcinogens into the air, as well as being 100% biodegradable.
- It has a low melting point, so does not require a large flame to melt.
- The burn times from soy wax candles are much longer, and therefore higher value.
BURNING IN YOUR CANDLE
The term is literally what it says. Following the correct burning times below will help prevent wax tunnelling (when sides of the candle jar is lined with thick wax, and the flame appears to burn down into a tunnel) It will also set the president for burning span, ensuring that you will get the “up to” time and fragrance out of your KANA Candle, and add to your value spent.
The wax must melt right out to the rounding of your jar on the FIRST USE, and at least 50mm to 1cm deep of melted wax. We recommend burning your candle from then on for 1-3 hours at a time, never longer.
MEDIUM CANDLES
35 – 40 mins
Minimum burn-in time
LARGE CANDLES
45 mins
Minimum burn-in time
EXTRA LARGE
1 hour
Minimum burn-in time
CANDLE MAINTENANCE
CANDLE CARE TOP HINTS
If the candle is left open the waxy surface will attract dust, remember to always close your candle with the lid to ensure safe keeping and dust free, to protect that gorgeous scent.
- Do not use the lid to smother the candle, rather blow it out, then place the lid on.
- Use only on a stable flat surface, away from little hands, where the candle is within your view.
- Please read and know the warning label on the bottom of the jar. Pesky we know, but very important.
- Don’t leave the candle burning, and leave the house.
- Do not leave in direct sunlight. Soy wax can discolour, and can melt in sunlight too.
- As our candles are made in glass jars, take the necessary precautions as with any glass product.
WICK HINTS
We make use of 100% cotton wicks, they are flat braided made from textile-grade cotton, and best to work in our natural wax candles. This said, wicks can be a tricky subject, as they are the life of the candle so to speak, if it breaks, your candle will have to be adjusted to accommodate the shorter wick.
- Soy candles have a very low melting point, so it needs a small flame to melt the candle wax.
- Don’t trim the wick before the first burn in.
- If there is a hint of black smoke, quickly blow it out, trim a bit, and light it again. Black smoke can form when the wick is too long.
- If after using the candle, a ball or mushroom formed at the top of the wick, carefully cut the end off with appropriate scissors or wick trimmer.
- Try not to touch the wick, as they are fragile and can break.
