candle safety

we get a handful of questions at the studio about candle safety, so we thought we would write up a post about things you should know while burning your candle!

burn within sight:

obviously right?! but this should be taken quite seriously. keep those flames monitored, away from drafts and other flammable objects, kids & pets. etc.

stop burning when only 1/2" wax remains:

this one is super important, and it's something we have had to remind customers when they bring their candles in for refills. THERE SHOULD BE WAX LEFT AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR CONTAINER! this is because at the end of it's life, a candle can get super hot- the container acts like an oven containing heat... and if that heat gets too close to the bottom of the container it can be dangerous. so blow out that flame when there is about 1/2" of wax left!

burn on an even surface:

if you place your candle on an uneven surface it has the possibility to fall or shift the wick while burning. both of these situations are fire hazards! keep that candle on a flat, heat safe surfaces and away from other objects.

keep wax pool free of debris:

this is to make sure any debris that may have fallen on your candle wax (dust, pet fur, etc.) doesn’t catch on fire. this is also especially important for wooden wicks- make sure to keep any trimmed wick particles out of the wax pool!

do not burn over 4 hours at one time:

this is to prevent the candle from getting too hot… which is another fire hazard! if candles get too hot, the vessel could potentially crack (we do tons of testing, as do other candle companies, so don’t freak out) but it is a possibility which is why this is a safety precaution. i know it’s hard, but limit your enjoyment to 4 hours at a time!

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if you need a reminder of these notes, simple check out the warning label on the bottom of your candle!

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why wooden wicks...?

the benefits of wooden wick candles

we often get questions on our wooden wicks, so we thought we would share why we use them, their benefits and how they are different from regular cotton wicks.

1. a clean burn: say goodbye to sooty residue and hello to a clean burning candle! because wooden wicks don’t “mushroom” they provide minimal carbon, soot, and debris build up. just trim off any charred wood from previous burns, and your flame will shine clean + bright.

2. long lasting: who wouldn’t want a longer life?! the life of your candle is another fantastic reason to buy wooden wick candles- they burn slower than regular cotton wicks. simply add a bit of life to your candle by simply choosing a wood wick.

3. wider fragrance throw: In a burn test between a wooden wick vs cotton wick candle, results showed that the wooden wicks diffuse heat more rapidly into the wax, and can push up to 35% more fragrance throw into a room, compared to cotton wicks. so what does this mean…? it means your candle is working better, stronger, and faster at spreading it’s fragrance!

4. the crackling ambiance: wooden wick candle wicks have a distinct crackling sound when burning, and a generally more calming and appealing aspect in creating ambiance- in a consumer-facing study, a whopping 96% of consumers said that wooden wick candles are more calming vs. their cotton wick counterparts, and 92% of consumers stated that wooden wick candles create more ambiance. you can’t argue with those numbers!

5. a modern aesthetic: in addition to an awesome ambiance, wooden wicks have a distinctive flat horizontal flame, giving your candle a modern feel that you won’t get with a cotton wick.

6. toxin free: because our wicks are 100% wood, they are not only eco-friendly and sustainable, but also toxin and phthalate free.

7. eco friendly + charitable: our wooden wick supplier uses wood sourced from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified mills and for every $100 spent with them, they plant a tree with the “Trees for the Future” - and organization working to end hunger and poverty for small farmers through revitalizing degraded lands. this means that with every sable candle purchase, you are not only helping to plant trees, but also help support the lives of farming families. read more about this organization at trees.org.

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wooden wick candle care

wooden wicks are a bit different from a traditional cotton wick- they burn longer, cleaner, and have a cozy crackling ambiance. but they do require a bit of extra care. here are our tips and tricks to get the most out of your sable candle:

1. always trim your wick before each use, removing all charred wood from previous burns. if you don’t, the wick may not stay lit long enough to fuel the flame, causing it to extinguish itself. to trim a wooden wick remove all charred wood (we suggest a wick trimmer).

2. make sure to allow the wax to melt across the entire diameter of your candle on the first burn- this helps prevent tunneling, which can impact how well the candle burns.

these two simple tips will help your candle burn clean and long for the entire life of your wooden wick candle.

we choose our ingredients with intention and precision- shop all of our handcrafted wooden wick candles below: