Candle Care

Candle Care Guidelines

We take immense pride in the quality of our candles. Please follow the guidelines below—tailored specifically for CrazyKooky Candles—to get the safest, best burn and the longest life from your candle. For full details, see our Terms of Service.

1️⃣ First Burn Matters

Let wax melt completely edge-to-edge on the first burn to set a “memory” and help prevent tunneling.

✂️ Trim & Center

Trim wick to 1/4" (5 mm) before lighting. Keep it centered and free of trimmings or debris.

⚠️ Safety First

Burn for max 4 hours at a time. Keep away from drafts, children, pets, and anything flammable.

Eco-Friendly Features

We use phthalate-free & paraben-free fragrance oils and natural cotton-paper wicks for a clean, stable burn. Regular trimming ensures the best experience.

Pro tip: If you see a “mushroom” on the wick, extinguish, let cool, then trim back to 1/4".

Care Instructions

Trim the wick to 1/4" (5 mm) before each lighting or once the candle has cooled.
Never attempt to trim a burning candle.
Dispose of trimmed wick pieces—do not leave debris in the wax.
Keep the wick centered and away from the sides of the vessel.
Allow wax to reach the jar edges during each burn to help prevent tunneling.
When finished, reuse your jar as a planter, pencil holder, or for another creative purpose.

Safety Precautions

Never leave a burning candle unattended, near drafts, or within reach of children, pets, or flammable objects.
Don’t use a candle as a night light or when you may fall asleep.
Limit burning to a maximum of 4 hours at a time.
If the wick curls over or the flame becomes high/flickers repeatedly, extinguish and trim before relighting.
Stop burning when only 1/4" (5 mm) of wax remains.

Reminder: Always burn on a heat-safe, level surface away from vents and drafts.

Troubleshooting

Tunneling: Let the first burn go long enough for a full melt pool edge-to-edge. Subsequent burns should follow suit.
Sooting/Smoky flame: Trim the wick to 1/4", keep away from drafts, and avoid burning longer than 4 hours.
Uneven flame: Gently nudge the wick back to center after the candle is fully cooled.