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We Never Use Lead Wicks!
Although you may see what looks like a metal core in some of our wicks, this is actually a zinc
support stem. Zinc is a metal that burns lead-free, and this support stem keeps the wick from
falling over when the candle liquefies as it burns. Many of our pillar wicks have a cotton or paper core,
which ensures clean burning.
We Only Use High-Quality Ingredients
We want to be sure our handmade, hand-poured candles provide a clean and long-lasting burn, with
a pleasing scent-throw. Our candles are made from high quality, purified paraffin. Our fragrance oils come only from well-respected suppliers,
and have been tested for quality and strength.
Please Burn Your Candles Safely!
- You've probably heard this before: trim your wick to ¼ inch before each lighting. It may seem silly,
but it is really necessary to ensure a smoke-free burn. If you see a mushroom on your wick, this is
a friendly reminder not only that your wick needs trimming, but also that you are burning a highly-scented candle!
- Extinguish your candle when it is within ½ inch of the bottom.
- Place your candle in a draft-free area, to discourage dripping, smoking and to help it burn evenly. If you can
see the flame flickering, you should move the candle to another location with less air movement.
- Votive candles are designed to liquefy. Always burn them in tight-fitting holders.
- To extinguish the flame, use a non-flammable object and dip the wick into the melt pool. Blowing out a candle
encourages smoking and soot.
Logical Stuff ... But it Bears Repeating!
- Don't store candles in the refrigerator or freezer--this can make them crack.
- Keep the wax pool free of foreign objects, such as matches and wick trimmings.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended ... never forget a lit candle is fire.
- Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets.
- Ensure that flammable materials are removed from the vicinity of the flame.
- Always place your candle on a non-flammable surface, and never directly on furniture or appliances. Protect surfaces from potential staining from a colored candle and dripping wax by using an appropriate candle holder.
More Information On the Lead Wick Scare
We are committed to providing a product that is safe for consumers. If you would like more information
on lead wicks, how to identify them, and the difference between zinc-core and lead-core wicks, please
click here. We are also proud members of Lead-Free Candles.org and Candle-Safety.org.
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Please note: Prices are subject to change without notice.
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