Hello and welcome to this page in our world of fragrances.
You should know that one of the key factors in ensuring a candle burns properly is how it is first lit. Why is this so important?
This is because the wax has its own “memory,” and if the entire surface—all the way to the edges of the container—doesn’t heat up when you first light it, the much-hated “cone” will inevitably form.
So, to prevent this from happening the first time you light it, you should let your new candle burn for at least 2–3 hours straight.
This time may vary depending on the candle's size and whether it has one or more wicks, as well as on the type of wick used—cotton or wood.
Keep an eye on the candle during this first lighting, and when you notice that the entire surface has melted evenly, you can blow it out.
The next few times, you won’t have to worry about timing when lighting it because you’ll have already established its “history” and prevented the formation of that much-hated cone—along with the huge amount of wax residue on the edges of the container.
