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Some People Still Ask, And The Answer Is No! We Have Never Used Lead Wicks! Zinc Core Wicks Only!

Although you may see what looks like a metal core in some of our wicks, this is actually a zinc core 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. Some of our wicks have a cotton or paper core, which ensures clean burning.

We Use Only the highest Quality Soy Blend Ingredients

We want to be sure our handmade, hand poured candles provide a clean and long-lasting burn, with a pleasing but strong scent throw. Our candles are made from high quality, purified paraffin and soy blend. Our fragrance oils come only from well-respected fragrances manufacturers 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 or smoking and to help it burn evenly as it was designed. 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 and then lift wick back up out of the melt pool and the allow to solidify before relighting. 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.