Candle Safety

At Biblical Candles, your safety is our top priority. To ensure an enjoyable and safe candle-burning experience, please follow these important safety guidelines:

General Safety Tips

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.

  • Keep candles away from anything flammable (e.g., curtains, papers, furniture).

  • Always place candles on a heat-resistant, stable surface.

  • Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.

Before Lighting

  • Trim the wick to ¼ inch before each burn to prevent soot and uneven burning.

  • Remove any debris (like matches or wick trimmings) from the wax pool.

  • Avoid drafts—keep candles away from open windows, fans, and air vents.

While Burning

  • Burn for 2–4 hours at a time. This helps the wax melt evenly and prevents tunneling.

  • Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings and matches.

  • Do not move a burning candle. Wait until it is fully extinguished and the wax has cooled.

Extinguishing

  • Use a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame safely.

  • Avoid blowing out candles, which can cause hot wax to splatter.

  • Ensure the candle is completely out and the wick is no longer glowing before leaving the room.

Additional Tips

  • Discontinue use when ½ inch of wax remains. Burning past this point can overheat the container.

  • Use caution with multiple candles. Place them at least 3 inches apart.

  • Store candles properly—in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve their scent and appearance.

🔥 Reminder:

Candles are a source of open flame and can pose a fire risk if not used correctly. Please burn responsibly and follow all safety precautions.

Safety tips to avoid Candle Bursting

  • Trim the wick to ~¼ inch before each burn

  • Don’t burn longer than 3–4 hours

  • Stop using a candle when ~½ inch of wax remains

  • Never put the lid on a hot or burning candle

  • Avoid burning candles near TVs or electronics (heat + vibration isn’t ideal)

Here are clear warning signs that a candle is becoming unsafe and should be put out right away:

🚨 Visual warning signs

  • Flame taller than ~1 inch or flickering wildly

  • Mushroom-shaped wick tip (a glowing ball of carbon on the wick)

  • Black soot collecting on the jar or drifting into the air

  • Glass turning cloudy, discolored, or blackened

  • Cracks, chips, or popping sounds from the container

🔥 Heat warning signs

  • Jar too hot to touch even briefly

  • Metal lid or nearby surface feels hot

  • Strong heat radiating more than usual

🕯️ Wax behavior clues

  • Wax boiling or bubbling

  • Very deep melt pool (especially reaching the edges quickly)

  • Wick leaning hard toward one side of the jar (uneven heating)

🧊 Environmental risk factors

  • Drafts from fans, AC, or open windows

  • Candle placed near electronics, walls, or tight spaces

  • Candle burned near the end of its life (low wax level)

✅ What to do if you notice these

  1. Extinguish the candle immediately (don’t blow hard—use a snuffer or gently dip the wick).

  2. Do not move the candle until it cools completely.

  3. Once cool, trim the wick or discard the candle if the jar is damaged.

  4. Never relight a candle with cracked or chipped glass.

🛑 Extra safety rule

If a candle ever makes a ping, crack, or pop sound, that’s glass stress—put it out right away.

🚫 Never reuse a candle if:

  • The glass is cracked, chipped, or broken
    Even tiny chips can cause the jar to shatter when reheated.

  • The jar is warped, blistered, or heavily blackened
    That means it was overheated, and the glass structure is weakened.

  • There’s less than ~½ inch (1–1.5 cm) of wax left
    The flame gets too close to the glass, greatly increasing breakage risk.

  • The wick holder is loose, tilted, or detached
    This causes uneven heating and hot spots.

  • The candle previously flared, smoked heavily, or had a very large flame
    That suggests the wick is no longer safe for the container.

  • The candle was extinguished due to cracking, popping, or overheating
    Once that happens, the risk stays—even after cooling.

⚠️ Also unsafe to reuse:

  • Candles that were dropped (even if cracks aren’t obvious)

  • Homemade candles in non–heat-rated containers

  • Candles burned in drafts or tight spaces that already stressed the glass