A beautiful, even burn begins with proper candle care. Follow these guidelines to enjoy your No. 13 Ògúnlọ́wọ̀ candle safely and get the most from every burn.

Before You Burn

Trim the wick before every use. Keep wicks trimmed to approximately ¼ inch (6 mm). This helps maintain a clean, controlled flame and reduces soot, smoke, and excessive mushrooming.

Keep Candles Away From Liquids

Never add water to hot wax or place liquids where they could spill into a burning candle. Water and hot wax can react dangerously.

Always burn your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from drafts, children, pets, curtains, and other flammable materials. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

The First Burn

Your candle's first burn establishes its burn memory. Allow the wax to melt evenly toward the edges of the vessel during the first few burns. Extinguishing the candle too soon may create a memory ring, which can lead to tunneling on subsequent burns.

For the most even burn, keep the candle away from drafts. If necessary, carefully rotate the cooled, extinguished candle before the next burn rather than moving it while lit.

Glass Vessel Care

The first 2–3 burns will generally be the longest. Burn for no more than 4 hours at a time. As the wax reaches approximately halfway down the vessel, shorter 2–3 hour burns can help maintain a controlled flame and extend your enjoyment of the candle.

The vessel will become hot during use. Never touch, lift, or move a candle while it is burning or while the wax is liquid. Allow it to cool completely before handling.

Metal Tin Care

Metal vessels can become particularly hot during use. Do not touch or move the tin until it has cooled completely.

For the first two burns, burn for up to 3 hours, or until an even melt pool has developed. Because multiple wicks can create a melt pool more quickly, avoid unnecessarily long burns.

Once the candle is approximately halfway consumed, 1–2 hour burns may be sufficient.

Burn Time

Published burn times are estimates and can vary depending on wick maintenance, burn duration, room conditions, fragrance, and vessel size. For the best performance, follow the recommended burn times and never burn a candle for more than 4 hours at a time.

In Case of Fire

Never use water on a candle or wax fire. If a fire occurs and it is safe to intervene, use an appropriate fire extinguisher and follow established fire-safety procedures. If the fire cannot be controlled immediately, evacuate and contact emergency services.