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.
Celebration Candles
Applies to Cherry Candles, Bonbon Candles, Truffle Candles, and other celebration candles designed for cakes, tablescapes, and special occasions.
- 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
Applies to the Sculptural Book Candle, Oyster Candle Set, and other sculptural pieces from the Studio Collection.
- Burn on a heat-resistant plate or tray.
- Due to their sculptural nature, each piece may burn differently and develop a unique appearance while in use.
- 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.
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.
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.