Candle care & tips

Burn Candles Beautifully

At Napa Fragrance, each candle is crafted with a 100% plant-based wax designed to burn beautifully with proper care. A thoughtful first burn, regular wick trimming, and proper burn time help create an even melt pool, improve fragrance throw, and extend the life of your candle.

Follow the guide below to enjoy the cleanest, most consistent burn from your Napa Fragrance candle.

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Caring For Plant-Based Wax Candles

PLANT-BASED WAX

Our candles are crafted with a 100% soy and coconut wax blend. Because plant-based waxes burn differently than paraffin blends, proper care helps ensure an even melt pool, strong fragrance throw, and the best overall candle experience.

FIRST BURN

For the first burn, allow your candle to burn for 4 to 5 hours, or until the wax pool reaches close to the edges of the vessel. This helps prevent tunneling and establishes an even burn pattern for future use.

AFTER 20 HOURS

After approximately 16 to 20 hours of total burn time, any remaining wax along the sides of the vessel should begin to melt down naturally. This is part of the normal burn cycle for our plant-based candle blend.

TRIM THE WICK

Before each burn, trim the wick to approximately ¼ inch. This helps prevent soot, keeps the flame at the proper height, and supports a cleaner, more even burn.

SUBSEQUENT BURNS

For each burn after the first, allow the candle to burn for 3 to 4 hours. A full melt pool helps improve fragrance throw and reduces the chance of tunneling. Always discontinue use when ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom of the vessel.

EXTINGUISH

To reduce smoke, use a wick dipper or snuffer to extinguish the flame. If using a wick dipper, gently dip the wick into the melted wax and lift it upright again before the wax cools.

COLD ROOMS

Plant-based wax responds to its environment. In cooler rooms, the wax may melt more slowly, especially around the edges of the vessel. For the most even burn, allow your candle to reach room temperature before lighting and burn in a comfortable indoor space, ideally 68–75°F / 20–24°C. Cooler conditions may require a longer burn to achieve a full melt pool.

CANDLE WARMERS

When using a candle warmer, allow only the top ½ inch of wax to melt and warm for no more than 2 hours per session. This helps preserve the fragrance oils, allowing the scent to release slowly without overheating the candle.

Each warmed layer should provide fragrance for approximately 4 to 5 sessions.

REFRESH WAX

Once the fragrance has faded in your candle warmer, pour the top ½ inch of wax into a disposable or biodegradable cup. Our plant-based wax is biodegradable, making this a simple way to refresh the candle while reducing unnecessary waste.

Before burning or warming again, trim the wick to ¼ inch to maintain the best performance.