Candle Care Tips

Make the Most of Your Briar + Bramble Candle

Each of our hand-poured candles is made to bring comfort, calm, and beauty to your space. Follow these tips to ensure a clean, safe, and long-lasting burn every time.

First Burn = Most Important

  • On your first burn, allow the candle to melt all the way to the edges of the container. This usually takes 2–3 hours.

  • This prevents “tunneling” and sets the memory for an even burn going forward.

Trim Your Wick

  • Before each burn, trim the wick to ¼ inch.

  • A shorter wick helps reduce soot, extends the life of your candle, and ensures a steady flame.

  • You can use a wick trimmer, scissors, or even pinch the wick after the wax is cool.

Don’t Burn Too Long

  • For best results, burn your candle no more than 4 hours at a time.

  • Extinguish the candle if the flame flickers too much, smokes, or gets too high. Let it cool, trim the wick, and relight.

Burn in a Safe Space

  • Always place your candle on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, curtains, kids, and pets.

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.

When to Say Goodbye

  • Stop burning your candle when ½ inch of wax remains.

  • This helps prevent overheating the container and keeps your surface safe.

Reuse Your Jar

Our candle jars are too beautiful to toss. Once your candle is finished:

  1. Place the jar in the freezer to loosen leftover wax.

  2. Pop out the remaining wax and wick tab.

  3. Wash with warm, soapy water.

  4. Reuse as a planter, pen holder, or catch-all!

Pro Tip

Store candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve scent and color.

Questions?

We’re here to help! Email us anytime at briarandbramblemercantile@gmail.com with questions about candle care or product use.