Getting the best burn from your candles each time.

At Light The Mood®, we want you to experience safety and enjoyment while using our hand-poured candles.  

We meticulously test our candles for the safest optimal burn with the right combination of wax + wick + fragrance.  

Instructions for burning candles with Wooden Wicks

  • To ensure an even burn, light the wooden wick across the whole candle and not just one end

  • Let the candle burn until the wax melts out to the edges of the container. When asked for best results when burning wooden wick candles, we recommend burning for at least 3-4 hours at a time. With wooden wicks, the flame can often burn low; do not worry - the candle will continue to burn.

  • Protect the candle from areas where breezes, ceiling fans, and drafts are present.

  • Do not ever move or handle the candle while it is burning.

  • Maintain the wick and a length of between 1/8 and 1/4 inch. If the height of the flame exceeds 1 ½ inches or if the candle starts to smoke, blow out the candle, and let the wax and wick cool down.

  • Before you relight the candle, remove all wick trimmings. You can trim the candle with scissors or by gently chipping off the top portion of the burnt wooden wick. You want to have enough wick left in order to relight.

  • The candle is designed to extinguish itself when 3/8 inch wax remains.

    Instructions for burning candles with Cotton Wicks

  • Soy & coconut candles should be allowed to melt, filling the entire center with liquid. As the liquid around the wick melts, the candle pool should expand to the outside rim of the candle or to the sides of the candle container.

  • Place on a protected, heat-resistant, dry surface, away from anything that can catch fire, and out of reach of children and pets. Use holders designed for the particular candle style.

  • Trim your wick each time you light the candle, removing any wick 'bloom' from the previous burn. We like 1/4"-1/2". If smoking occurs, blow candle out. Trim wick(s), remove trimmings, and relight.

  • Avoid burning candles near windows or air vents.  The draft will cause the candle the burn unevenly.

  • Never leave candles burning unattended.

  • The candle should be completely cooled between uses.

Caring for your candle jars

  • Handle with care; candle containers are fragile. Only burn candles on heat resistant surfaces OR use a candle holder (glass, plate, bowl) to prevent damage to countertops. Do not use if the jar is cracked, chipped or scratched. Do not refill with wax.

  • Do not allow the flame to touch the side of the jar. The jar may become hot. Handle carefully.

  • If smoking occurs, check for drafts or high traffic areas, which may cause flame to flicker and smoke.
    Also, be sure that the wick is no longer than 1/8". If it is, extinguish, trim to 1/8", and relight.

  • To minimize wax left on the sides of the jar, burn 3 hours at a time; it is normal for some wax to be left.  The amount will vary per color, fragrance and burning conditions.

  • Prevent possible heat damage to the counter/surface by discontinuing use when 1/2" of wax remains.

  • Extinguish carefully before replacing the lid.