Burning Rustik Lys candles: how to enjoy them longer

Getting a Rustik Lys candle to burn beautifully starts with a few simple things. The length of the wick, the place where the candle is located, and for larger candles, the first burn, all make a difference. With these tips, your candles will burn as calmly and evenly as possible.

Trim the wick to a maximum of 1 cm

Check the wick before lighting the candle. The wick should be no more than about 1 cm long. Is it longer, or is there a black, brittle piece on it? If so, trim it off carefully.
A wick that is too long can cause a large, restless flame and make the candle smoke or soot. Also, make sure the wick is standing upright before you light the candle.

Place the candle upright and firmly

Always use a suitable, stable, and non-flammable candle holder. It is especially important for dinner candles that the candle stands perfectly straight.
A crooked candle can burn unevenly or start to drip.

Maintain a distance of at least 10 cm

Keep burning candles at least 10 cm apart. If they are placed too close together, they can heat each other up. This softens the candle wax and can cause the candle to drip more quickly.

Do not place candles in a draft
A flickering flame is often a sign that a candle is in a draft. Therefore, do not place candles near an open window, fan, or in a place where there is a lot of airflow.
Also avoid heat sources such as a radiator, fireplace, television, or computer.

Let large candles burn long enough the first time
For thicker candles, the first burn is extra important. Does a candle have a diameter of 10 cm or more? Allow the wax to melt to within about 1 cm of the outer edge during the first burn.
This reduces the chance of tunneling: the candle will not just burn down around the wick while leaving a thick rim of wax on the outside.

How long can a Rustik Lys candle burn?
For pillar and block candles, Rustik Lys recommends a maximum of 3 to 4 hours at a time. Other types of candles, such as dinner candles, burn differently. Therefore, always take the type of candle and the associated instructions into account.

Do not let a candle burn all the way down to the holder. Extinguish it when there is about 2 cm of candle left.

Extinguish your candle safely
Use a candle snuffer if possible, and never use water. Never leave a burning candle unattended and keep it out of the reach of children, pets, curtains, and other flammable materials.
Do not leave matches or bits of wick in the liquid candle wax and do not move a candle while the wax is liquid.

Store candles in a cool, dry place
Store candles in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight. Heat can soften or deform candles, and sunlight can cause colors to fade over time.

With these simple tips, your Rustik Lys candles will remain beautiful and will burn as calmly and evenly as possible.

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