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.

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A lit Harlequin Candles soy candle in a clear glass jar with a white label reading 'PROUDLY MADE IN AUSTRALIA', accompanied by a black candle wick trimmer, all on a clean white background. Showcases a premium Australian-made candle and essential wick trimmer tool.