Candles: care and safety

Wiener Kerzenmanufaktur is a family-run business founded in 2013. We handcraft every candle with great attention to detail. All our collections have their own story, a story that we then tell through the scent, the materials, the packaging and the accessories.

For us, a candle is always more than just light; it's a small, unique work of art that delights the eye and warms the heart.

Here are some tips to help you enjoy our candles even more:

1. When you first light your candle, allow it to burn for at least 1 to 4 hours (depending on size and material) until the wax has melted evenly across the entire surface, all the way to the edge. This will prevent the formation of a «tunnel», which can make it difficult for the candle to burn properly later on.
2. Before lighting the candle, trim the wick to six millimetres. Long wicks can cause soot, burn unevenly, or cause unexpected flare-ups. Please do not leave any remnants of a trimmed wick, matches or similar items on the surface of the candle, as this could disrupt or prevent the candle from burning.
3. To ensure the candle brings you light and scent for as long as possible, it is ideal to let it burn for a maximum of 3 to 4 hours at a time (depending on the size and material of the candle).
4. Once the candle has burned down to approximately 2 centimetres, replace it to ensure controlled burning and that the wick remains firmly embedded in the wax. If the candle is in a ceramic or glass container measuring 1-2 cm, this will prevent the container from overheating or even cracking.
5. When using a candle in a ceramic, metal, or glass container, be aware that these will heat up significantly as the candle burns.
6. We recommend placing each candle in a candlestick or holder to avoid any damage to surfaces.
7. Soy wax candles lose their smooth surface after the first burn, and with a wooden wick, the colour of the wax can change from white to beige or yellowish-brown.
8. If you place two or more candles closer than 10 centimetres apart, they will burn down more quickly. We therefore advise you to avoid this.

Please observe the following safety regulations:

• Generally, burning candles should never be left unattended.
• Therefore: Please extinguish the candle before you leave the room, go to sleep, or when the candle is almost completely burnt.
• Always place the candle on a stable surface.
• Do not leave a burning candle near clothing, curtains, books, or other flammable items.
• Do not place the candle within easy reach of children and pets.