It turns out, a candle's first burn is the most important for dictating how long it will last, so we asked industry insiders about how to light up new candles like an old pro. 🕯️
Sliding the lid off a new candle is one of winter's great pleasures. And while it can be tempting to get that sucker burning right away, there are a few things you'll want to consider before lighting yours for the first time. It turns out, a candle's first burn is the most important for dictating how long it will last, so we asked industry insiders about how to light up new candles like an old pro.
, explains that this is a good thing to do every single time you light a candle—but especially during that all-important initial burn.and how much natural fragrance is in the candle, this initial burn could take several hours," Bresler tells mbg., adds that a good rule of thumb is that you should burn your candle for one hour per inch of diameter. If your candle is 3 inches across, for example, you'll want to leave it burning for around three hours that first time.
This means that if you're strapped for time—say, you're about to go to bed or head out for the day—you'd be better off waiting to light that first match until you have a longer window to sit with your new candle. After that first burn, says Bresler,"the more constantly you burn the candle and allow it to develop a fully melted top layer, the better it will perform andThis ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.:"Wick trimming helps your candle have a cleaner, brighter, and longer burn," says Stout."This practice helps keep the flame in control and prevents smoke stains from forming on the vessel.
, but it could also cut your candle's lifespan short. Once your wick overheats, it will burn off more wax than needed, leaving you with an uneven candle. He says that the ideal burn time is usually three to four hours, followed by a 24-hour cooldown period.The next time you get a new candle, be patient and wait until you have a three- to four-hour window to keep it lit at first.
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