At Aurora House, we hand-pour every candle with care — and we want you to enjoy every last flicker. Follow these simple tips to get the best burn, protect your home, and keep your vessels looking beautiful.

Candle Care Guide

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Burning Tips

  • Keep wick trimmed to ¼ inch before each burn to reduce soot and ensure an even flame.

  • Allow the wax to melt completely to the edges on the first burn to prevent tunneling.

  • Limit each burn to 2–4 hours for best results and to preserve vessel integrity.

  • Keep candles away from drafts and on a heat-safe surface.

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SafetyTips

  • Always extinguish candles when leaving the room or going to sleep.

  • Store and burn out of reach.

  • Discontinue use when ½ inch of wax remains to avoid overheating the vessel.

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Storage & Care

Keep your candles in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to preserve fragrance. If your candle comes with a lid or dust cover, replace it between burns to keep dust and debris out of the wax.

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Troubleshooting

  • Burn longer next time or wrap foil around the rim to correct the wax pool.

  • Wick is likely too long — trim slightly and relight.

  • Rotate candle occasionally if burning in a drafty area.

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Reuse & Recycling

Once your candle is finished, remove the remaining wax by warming gently with a hairdryer or heat gun, then wiping clean with paper towels. Wicks and stickers can be removed easily — any adhesive residue can be loosened with mineral oil.

Your concrete vessel can now be reused as a planter, makeup brush holder, cotton ball jar, or catchall tray — or repurposed for your next refill kit!

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