Wick-ed Good Tips for a Perfect Burn

Easy care steps to help your candles burn brighter, last longer, and smell amazing.

Candle Safety First 🔥

Close-up of a black candle wick trimmer positioned precisely over the wick of an unlit Harlequin Candles soy candle in a matte black glass jar. The candle rests on a wooden board, illustrating the essential step of wick trimming for a clean, even, and long-lasting burn.

Trim wick to about 6 mm before each use.

A black candle snuffer is used to safely extinguish the flame of a lit Harlequin Candles soy candle in a clear glass jar, resting on a wooden board. Demonstrates essential candle care for preventing smoke and ensuring safety.

Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Close-up of a lit Harlequin candle made with soy wax, showcasing a bright flame in a clear glass jar. Premium Australian made candles.

Light for up to 4 hours at a time.

Overhead close-up of an unlit Harlequin Candles soy candle in a dark glass jar, showing a black, mushroomed wick with carbon buildup. Illustrates the result of an untrimmed wick and the importance of proper candle care for a clean burn.

Stop burning when 1.5 cm of wax remains.

Place on stable, heat-resistant surfaces away from hazards, kids and pets.

Get the Most from Your Candle ✨

For the first burn, let the wax pool reach the edges of the jar to prevent tunnelling.

A hand uses a black candle wick trimmer to precisely trim the wick of a Harlequin Candles soy candle in a clear glass jar. Another Harlequin Candles candle in a black jar is visible behind it, all resting on a wooden board. Illustrates essential candle care for preventing soot and ensuring a longer, cleaner burn.

Before each burn: Cut wick to 6 mm with scissors or trimmer. If flame flickers or gets too large, trim again.

Two Harlequin luxury scented candles on wood: one clear glass with white wax, the other black glass with a lit amber flame. Ideal home fragrance.

Let wick cool before relighting. If needed, remove excess wax by blotting gently with tissue.

Monochrome close-up of a black wick dipper gently pushing the burning wick of a Harlequin Candles soy candle into its melted wax pool in a matte black glass jar. Illustrates the best way to extinguish a candle without smoke, ensuring cleaner candle care.

Ensure the wick stays centered—adjust gently with a toothpick or skewer.

The Secret to a Perfect Burn ✨

Our Wick Trimmer is a simple way to keep your wicks neat and help your candles burn beautifully.

Trimmed wicks ensure a safer, cleaner burn with stronger fragrance and longer lasting candles.

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How to Prevent Candle Tunnelling

The secret to a perfect, long-lasting candle is the "memory burn."
When you light your coconut soy candle for the very first time, it is crucial to let it burn until the melted wax pool reaches the absolute edge of the jar (typically 2 to 3 hours).

Wax has a memory; if you extinguish the flame too early, the candle will continue to tunnel downwards on every subsequent burn, wasting your fragrance. Always allow for a full melt pool to ensure an even burn and maximum scent throw.

With a little care, your handmade coconut soy candles will burn beautifully from the first light to the last. Thank you for supporting local!
— Harlequin Candles