Candle Care
Proper care helps your candle burn safely, cleanly, and beautifully. Below you'll find care instructions for each candle collection.
If you have any questions about a specific piece, please contact us at kbcandles@kb-candles.com
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Signature Rose Candles
- Burn on a heat-resistant plate or tray.
- Decorative petals may soften and change shape as the candle burns.
- Natural variation in flame size and burn pattern may occur due to the sculptural shape.
- Allow wax to cool completely before handling or moving.
Container Candles
- Trim wick to 1/4" before each burn.
- Allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface during the first burn.
- Keep the wick centered and free of wick trimmings or debris.
- Avoid burning for more than 4 hours at a time.
- Discontinue use when approximately 1/2" of wax remains in the container.
Pillar Candles
- Always burn on a heat-resistant plate or tray capable of containing melted wax.
- Never place directly on furniture or unprotected surfaces.
- Trim wick to 1/4" before each burn.
- Burning characteristics may vary depending on candle shape, size, and environment.
- Keep away from drafts for a cleaner, more even burn.
- Discontinue use when approximately 1/2" of wax remains.
- Pillar candles are designed to retain a wax wall; complete edge-to-edge melting is not expected.
Celebration Candles
- Designed for celebrations and decorative use.
- The first lighting may require holding the flame slightly longer due to the sculptural wick design of some candles.
- Place on a heat-resistant plate or tray capable of catching melted wax.
- When used on cakes, remove the candles after use, as well as any wax residue, before serving food.
- For decorative use only. Although inspired by food, confectionery, cocktails, and desserts, these candles are not intended for consumption.
Studio Pieces
- Burn on a heat-resistant plate or tray.
- Burning characteristics may vary depending on the sculptural design.
- Decorative elements may soften or change shape during use.
- Allow wax to cool completely before handling.
- Refer to the product description for care information specific to your piece.