Candles-Hot Topics and other Burning Questions

Candles - Hot Topics and Burning Questions

Handmade Monterey Candles

What makes your candles so special?

Our skilled candle makers add golden beeswax to our proprietary wax mixture which makes a long burning candle bringing many hours of natural glowing warmth to your environment. The special blend of waxes that we use in our candles will burn clean, even and slowly. Our candlewicks do not contain lead.

What kind of selection do you carry?

Numerous molds and containers of various sizes and shapes are filled throughout the day creating over 20 different fragrances of exotic candles in a rainbow of color choices.

What if I want something you don't have in stock?

Unlike soap, the cure time for candles is overnight. If you have a special request, just let us know and we can usually make it for you within 48 hours.

How can I get the longest burn time from my candle?

For best results keep the wick trimmed to 1/4" to 1/2." Avoid breezes which will cause the candle to burn faster and unevenly.

Votive Candles: Always burn in a votive candleholder.

Coconut and Bamboo Bowl Candles: Burn these candles long enough to fill the top of the candle with melted wax. Shorter burns will result in unburned wax around the perimeter and the potential to drown the wick on successive burns. Use our votive candles as refills to extend the life of your container candle.

Pillar Candles: Make sure to remove the raffia tie and hang tag before burning. Burn these long enough to melt the wax within 1/4" of the edge especially on the first burn. This sets the pace for a straight and even burn. It is most important to keep the burning candle out of breezes since this could cause the candle to "burn out an edge." Should the liquid wax be allowed to escape over the side then the candle will burn out much faster. You can reinforce this edge with solidified wax or place in a candleholder.

CAUTION: We pour some of our candles into handcrafted coconut wood and bamboo candle containers that can be potentially flammable if used incorrectly. These candles are designed to burn safely but should never be left burning unattended. We strongly recommend that all candles be placed on a fireproof surface such as a decorative plate or candleholder. Keep out of the reach of children and animals.

Thank you and stop by our store on Cannery Row, Monterey to "See How It's Made!"

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