~ WAX WIZARD CANDLES - BURNING INSTRUCTIONS & CARE FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY COUNTDOWN CANDLE The design of the our hand-sculpted Birthday Candles has lots of cuts, twists, and curls - so it will need some trimming to keep it even at the top. Even most smooth pillar candles require some trimming. Please follow these ten simple steps to get the maximum use and enjoyment from your hand-crafted candle. 1. Burn the candle for NO MORE THAN ONE HOUR the first time you light it; increase the time gradually if desired. 2. Pour off any melted wax remaining around the wickwhen you extinguish the candle. 3. Now is the time to trim the candle and "even things up". Any wax surrounding the wick near the top of the candle will be soft and pliable. You can use a small paring knife to trim the excess wax and even up the top - then allow the candle to cool in a safe place. 3. NEVER allow the candle to burn in a draft. This will cause the "well" to become lopsided. Ceiling fans are a BIG no no! 4. Trim the wick EACH time you light the candle. Wicks should be no more than ¼ inch long. (that's one-quarter inch long) 5. Never allow black smoke (carbon or soot) to burn from the wick. If this happens you need to trim the wick. 6. Avoid displaying your candle in the direct sunlight since ultraviolet rays can break down the dyes and cause irregular burning and discoloration. 7. To Clean: Feather dust or spray with a light mist of cold water, blotting dry with a soft towel. NEVER allow water to remain on the candle. 8. NEVER leave a candle unattended - under ANY circumstances! We shall not be held responsibility if you do! 9. Use common sense - and NEVER allow children to "play" with a lighted candle or leave them unattended with a burning candle! 10. Storing your hand-sculpted candle: Save the bubble wrap your candle came in so you can wrap it up and store it for next year. This will protect the hand-sculpted design and prevent ultra violet rays from fading the colors. Store in a cool place - or refrigerate the candle. Enjoy your candle! ~:Diane Barton Wax Wizard Candles http://waxwizard.net P.O. Box 5116 Englewood, FL 34224 CONTACT US To Print this page click "File" then "Print" on your Internet Browser. _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/