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Don't be swayed by candle companies that claim their candles are "Triple Scented". The truth is, there is
NO SUCH THING!:

There is a maximum amount of fragrance that can be blended into a candle before the wax starts to reject it.

100% undiluted fragrant oil is the single most expensive ingredient in a candle.

Considering these two statement, if we blended 3 time the amount of fragrance oil into our candles than the wax
will hold, aside from the oil seeping to the top of the candle and becoming a fire hazard, the price of the candle
would be out of reach of most buyers. Then there is always the "Point of Diminishing Return", meaning some oils
will be as strong as they can get using the prescribed amount as they would be at an amount 3 times higher. So
why would anyone want to put 3 times more fragrance oil in a candle when the lesser amount would produce
exactly the same results. We use the maximum load of 100% undiluted high quality fragrance oils in our candles.
Triple scented candles? No such thing!

Larger candle, stronger fragrance.., Wrong:

The "Size" of a scented candle, that is to say, 6, 8, 16 ounce etc, has little to do with a scented candles strength or
how far its fragrance will travel. Size simply allows you to enjoy a fragrance for a particular length of time. It
doesn't mean it will be stronger or that its aroma will travel further. Just how far or how fast the aroma travels has
much to do with air currants. For example. If you had a candle burning at one end of your house and an exhaust fan
operating at the opposite end, the aroma would travel with the air currant and eventually reach the opposite end of
the house., within reason. On the other hand, if you had all the windows shut and burned a candle long enough, the
aroma would build up and eventually travel to other parts of the house. Also keep in mind that some fragrance oils
are naturally stronger or weaker than others. If you are not satisfied with the strength of a candle you are burning, it
might be that the candle you are burning is classified as MELLOW in strength, Therefore, you might want to
consider burning more than just that one candle, or select a slightly stronger scent.

Hey., it's your nickel:

To get the most out of your Jar Candle always burn the scented candle a long enough time to allow the wax to
liquefy to the edge of the container. A wide and deep melt pool will insure a more prominent fragrance.

The general rule is to burn the candle 1 hour for each inch of diameter. Example: A candle with a 4 inch diameter
should be burned 4 consecutive hours.

Use wider diameter container candles for larger areas and a smaller diameter container candle for smaller areas
such as bedrooms or bathrooms. When buying scented candles it is always a smart idea to buy one or two votives
or other small diameter candles of the same scent as back ups.

Frequent short-term burn sessions that prevent the melt pool from reaching to the edge, causes the candle to burn
down the center which is known as "tunneling". Tunneling makes your candle look like a birds eye view of the
Grand Canyon and will shorten the life of the candle considerably by eventually causing the wick to drown itself
out. Many candles have been thrown away with more than 50% of the candle unused due to tunneling. You pay
good money for your candles so why not get the most out of them by burning them correctly.

When you know you will be burning the candle for less than the recommended time, dollar for dollar, it pays to burn
your back ups instead. But hey., it's your nickel.

Smoking Candles:

Where there is fire, there is smoke.

Soy candle, paraffin candle or Bee's wax candle. All burning candles have the potential to smoke.   The oils found in
certain fragrances may slightly increase the small amount of soot produced by a candle. An "overload" of
fragrance oil can also cause a candle to smoke regardless of what type wax the candle is made of.   A well made
candle will not smoke when burned properly. However, if the wick becomes too long, or an air current disturbs the
flame, small amounts of unburned carbon particles (soot) will escape from the flame as a visible wisp of smoke.
Any candle, regardless of what type of wax it's made from, will soot if the flame is disturbed.

To avoid this, always trim the wick to 1/4 inch before every use and be sure to place your candle away from drafts,
vents etc. If a candle continually flickers or smokes, it means it is not burning properly and should be extinguished.
Allow the candle to cool, trim the wick, make sure the area is draft free, then re-light.

Candle soot is composed of elemental carbon particles, and is similar to soot given off by kitchen toasters and
cooking oils. These everyday household sources of soot are not considered a health concern, and are different
from soot formed by the burning of diesel fuel, coal, gasoline, etc.

If the mouth of your candle jar becomes blackened, simply extinguish the flame, allow to cool, then carefully wipe
the soot from the mouth of the jar with a tissue or paper towel. Make sure the wick is trimmed back to 1/4 inch and
re-light.

For a flame less, smokeless, soot free candle with a longer lasting scent, read about our Electric Candle Warmers
and Tart Burners.

About votives:

Votives are one of the most popular candles in the U.S. and often, one of the most misused. A votive is not a Pillar
candle. It is not a free standing candle. A Pillar candle is made to stands on its own without support or the need
for a holder as it burns, hence, the term 'Free Standing. The votive on the other hand is made to completely liquefy
and needs to be burned in a holder very close in size to the votive itself. If the holder is to wide the votive will not
burn properly.

How many times have you thrown away an attractive votive holder because you didn't know how to get the
remaining wax out of the holder. It was easier just to thrown the holder away than to mess with trying to get the
wick tab and the wax out. Votive holders can be costly so heres a trick that will make getting the wax and the wick
tab out a lot easier.

BEFORE placing a votive in the holder, add one drop of any liquid dish washing detergent such as Joy, Dove,
Palmolive, and two or three drops of water. With your finger, spread the soap and water around the bottom of the
holder. Thats it. Now place your votive in the holder, light up and enjoy.

To remove the wick tab and whatever wax might still be at the bottom of the holder after the votive has been
completely used up, place the holder in the freezer for 5 or 10 minutes. The low temperature will cause the wax to
shrink, and with a little nudge from your finger the wax along with the tab should pop right out.