Burn & Care Guidance

A Limewick candle is designed to be lived with - lit often, kept long after the wax is gone. 
A few simple habits help a coconut wax candle burn evenly and last. Here is how to get the best from your Limewick candle, from the first burn to reusing the vessel once the wax has gone

The candle

Caring for your candle

01

The first burn matters most

Let the wax melt all the way to the edge of the vessel before extinguishing - around 2-3 hours. Wax has a memory: if the first burn stops short, the candle will tunnel for the rest of its life.

02

Trim the wick

Trim to roughly 5mm before every burn. A shorter wick gives a cleaner, steadier flame, slows soot, and helps the full ~25 hours go further.

03

Burn for 2-4 hours

Shorter, and the melt pool may not reach the edge. Longer, and the wick can mushroom while the vessel gets hotter than it needs to. Always burn on a heat-safe surface - cast stone holds warmth.

04

Between burns

Keep away from direct sunlight, radiators, and draughts. Sunlight fades scent; draughts make the flame burn unevenly. The box lid keeps dust off the wax between seasons.

The melts

Caring for your wax melts

Break or cut the clamshell into sections. Place one or two pieces in a clean wax melt burner - electric or tea-light, both work well. One section is enough for most rooms.

The scent will soften after several uses; replace the wax when you no longer notice it. To remove spent wax, let it cool and set fully, then press gently - it should pop out in one piece. If it resists, warm it for a few seconds and slide it out.

Never leave a burning tea-light unattended.

The vessel

The cast-stone vessel, afterwards

The vessel is made to outlive the candle. When around 5mm of wax remains, stop burning - the wick clip needs that buffer to protect the stone.

To clean it out: pour a small amount of boiling water into the vessel, let the remaining wax loosen and float, then lift it away once cool. Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive scourers - the hand-finished surface is part of the piece.

Then keep it. A tea-light holder, a planter for something small, a place for keys, or simply an object on a shelf. Each vessel is cast and finished by hand, so no two are quite alike - the variation is the point.

Troubleshooting

If something seems off

My candle is tunnelling

Caught early, you can sometimes rescue it: wrap a loose foil collar around the rim with an opening above the flame and burn for 2-3 hours so the trapped edge wax melts back into the pool. Prevention is easier - it is what the first burn is for.

The flame is smoking or flickering

The wick is too long or the candle is in a draught. Extinguish, let it cool, trim to 5mm, and move it somewhere still.

The scent seems faint

Coconut wax releases fragrance gently - it builds as the melt pool widens rather than hitting you at the match strike. Give it a full 2-hour burn in a closed room. Smaller rooms suit the 155g size best; in larger open spaces, a wax melt burner alongside works well.

Safety

Safety, briefly

  • Never leave a lit candle or tea-light burner unattended.
  • Keep away from children, pets, curtains, and anything flammable.
  • Burn on a stable, heat-safe surface - the vessel will get warm.
  • Do not move a lit candle or one with molten wax.
  • Stop burning when 5mm of wax remains.

Questions about a specific candle or vessel? Email hello@limewick.com - we are happy to help.