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General
Candle Safety:
Burn candles inside a one-foot circle of
safety, free of anything that can burn. Use candles only
with constant adult supervision. Extinguish candles when
leaving a room or going to sleep. Keep candles well away
from flammable items such as Christmas trees, books, curtains,
decorations. Make sure candles are placed on a secure piece
of furniture in sturdy, noncombustible holders that will
not tip, and are big enough to collect dripping wax.
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Never
leave a burning candle unattended!
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Some
candles may resemble food or drinks, keep burning candles
away from children and pets.
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Do
not place near flammable objects such as curtains, walls,
etc.
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Place
on a protected, heat resistant, level surface.
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Keep
candle free of wick trimmings, or other foreign matter that
could be a fire hazard.
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Avoid
burning in drafts.
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Avoid
moving a burning candle.
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Keep
wick trimmed to 1/4 inch at all times to avoid carbon build
up on the wick and prevent dark smoking and soot.
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Allow
candle to cool before trimming wick or relighting.
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Gel
Wax Information & Safety:
What
is gel wax?
Clear gel wax is commonly produced from a hydrocarbon material.
Penreco http://penreco.com/ markets a series of patented
gels for use in the manufacture of clear gel candles under
the Versagel™ brand name. The gels are clear and odorless,
and do not discolor with age. Gel candle wicks should be
kept trimmed to 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch each time before lighting.
Burn only for the time recommended to avoid overheating
the container which could break if too hot.
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....Candle
Burning Tips:
- Burn
paraffin wax candles 1 hour for each inch of it's diameter.
This allows the flame time to melt the wax to the outer edge.
Burning less time will cause the candle to core burn down
the middle & shorten burn time. Example: a 4" wide
candle should be burned for 4 hours at a time. As
the candle burns near the outer edge, gently "hug"
the wax inward with the palms of your hands to create a "lip"
to prevent wax from spilling over the edge. Doing this will
also help the candle "remember" how far to burn
the next time it is burned.
- Use
fingernail clippers to trim wicks in jars in where scissors
won't fit.
- Candle
colors will fade if left in direct sunlight or spotlights
for extended periods of time.
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Refrigerate tapers or pillars before using and they will burn
more slowly and evenly. Wrap in foil or plastic before
refrigeration to prevent wicks from absorbing moisture.
- To
extinguish a candle, use a candle snuffer, or hold fingers
in front of the flame and blow. This will prevent hot
wax from splattering.
- If
wick moves off center, extinquish the flame and use a toothpick
to gently push it back to center as the wax cools to hold
it in place.
- To
remove soot builds up inside a glass container, wipe with
a paper towel and Window cleaner, or Baby wipes. Wipe
over the cleaned area with water dampened paper towel afterward.
Allow the container to dry thoroughly before re-lighting.
- Repair
soiled or scratched candles by rubbing the surface with an
old nylon stocking -- you will be amazed at what this will
do for a damaged candle!
- Remove
wax from candle holders by placing in the freezer for about
20 minutes. Remaining wax will pop right out!
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