11/11/2026
It's Christmas Opening week!! 🎄 We have stocked our shelves with our Holiday scents and some of you have already snagged your favorites (Thank you!!) so I thought this would be a good time to get some tips from our fabulous candle maker!! 🕯
🕯️It’s officially CANDLE SEASON!🕯️
We’re getting into the heart of candle season, and I wanted to share a couple of friendly reminders to help you get the BEST burn and longest life out of your 868 Candle Company candles!
🕯️FIRST BURNS ARE SO IMPORTANT!
Did you know that wax has a memory?! When you light your candle for the very first time, it’s SO important to let the wax melt completely across the top of the candle, all the way to the edges, before blowing it out. Ideally, you want a nice, even melt pool approximately ¼–½ inch deep.
Why does this matter? Because wax has a memory! If you blow your candle out before the wax melts all the way across, it can continue to follow that same smaller burn pattern each time you light it. This creates what we call tunneling (that big hole down the middle of your candle with wasted wax around the edges). Eventually, your wick can become buried or drown in the melted wax, and you won’t get the full life out of your candle. And nobody wants to waste a good candle!
Already have a candle that’s tunneling? DON’T THROW IT AWAY! You may be able to save it! My best advice is to carefully remove some of that excess wax around the edges with a spoon to get the surface as even as possible. You can also gently use a hair dryer or heat gun on low heat to help smooth the wax back out. Just be careful not to overheat the container or wick!
🪵NOW, LET’S TALK WOOD WICKS!🪵
Here’s my little PSA for everyone who loves our wood-wicked candles…
WOOD WICKS CAN BE TRICKY!
Sometimes they light on the very first try and burn beautifully. Other times, they might take several attempts (or what feels like 25!) before they decide to cooperate!
The secret? A little patience and persistence. Make sure you’re lighting the wood wick across its width and giving the flame a chance to catch. Keep the wick trimmed to approximately ⅛ inch and remove any loose, charred wood before relighting.
I’ve had a handful of customers reach out because they were struggling to get their wood wick to stay lit. I always walk them through a few tips and make sure to follow up to see how things are going. So far, we’ve had a 100% success rate with a little persistence! 🙌
Wood wicks may require a little extra TLC, but once you get them going, they reward you with a beautiful, cozy flame and that subtle crackling sound we all love!
And one last thing…Please NEVER hesitate to reach out to me if you’re having trouble with one of your candles! I want you to LOVE your 868 Candle Company candles and enjoy every last bit of them. I’m always happy to help troubleshoot!
Thank you all for supporting my little candle business! Now bring on the cozy nights and ALL the candles! 🕯️
❤️-Jess at 868 Candle Company
