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Display
candles away from direct light, as they can fade if left in a window or
directly exposed to bright light for extended periods of
time. |
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Trim wicks to
1/4" before lighting. A trimmed wick will inhibit smoking and
carbon build-up at the tip of the wick and provides a cleaner
burn. |
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If you store
candles, be sure they are in a cool, dark, dry place. Tapers should
be stored flat to prevent warping. |
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Do not
light mis-shapen or damaged candles, as they will not burn properly
and might present a safety hazard. |
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Put used
votive cups in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Left over wax will
fall out very easily. |
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Did You Know
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The degree to which we can smell candles when
they are burning is affected by at least 10
variables: |
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The
specific fragrance -- some scents are stronger by nature
than others. |
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The size
of the room -- a smaller room will contain the fragrant
vapor in higher concentration creating a stronger
impression. |
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Air flow
and quality -- since fragrant vapor is carried in the air,
factors such as humidity, air conditioning, a fan, an open window, etc.
may affect its movement. |
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The size
of the wax pool -- the greater the surface area of liquid
wax, the more fragrance may evaporate into the air. |
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The size
of the flame -- a large flame will burn more of the
fragrant vapor before it can escape into the air (keep the wick
trimmed). |
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The
temperature at which a fragrance vaporizes -- some
vaporize more readily, permeating the air to a greater
extent. |
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Other
sources of fragrance -- our fragrance perceptions are
easily confused by multiple scents. |
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Other
burning candles -- their flames may burn off the fragrant
vapors. |
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Length
of exposure -- our noses desensitize to fragrances over
time. |
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The
person smelling the fragrance -- the sense of smell varies
from person to person, much like eyesight, hearing or
taste. |
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