Things You'll Need:
- Aluminum Foil
- Candleholders
- Candles
- Soft Dry Cloth
- Aluminum Foil
- Mineral Spirits
- Mineral Spirits
- Scissors
- Scissors
- Candles
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Step 1
Trim the wick to 1/4-inch length before lighting a candle. A long wick can emit smoke and burn faster.
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Step 2
Watch to see if smoke comes from the candle while burning. If this happens, blow it out and re-trim the wick, making sure it is 1/4 inch long. If the candle continues to smoke, return it to where you purchased it - quality candles should not smoke as they burn.
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Step 3
Avoid placing a candle near a draft, and make sure to place it on a secure candleholder.
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Step 4
Burn a pillar candle in such a way as to prevent it from burning straight down the center. The first time you burn a pillar candle, let the pool of wax extend to the outside of it, burning the candle one hour for every inch in diameter.
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Step 5
Extinguish the candle when it has burned to about 2 inches from the candleholder's rim.










Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 To remove wax from a votive or other candle holder, just put it in the freezer for an hour or so. Once it's frozen, the wax will literally fall out by itself. No pre-spraying, no washing, and no prying are necessary. Be careful if your votive is metal, use a cloth when removing it from the freezer.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Before putting your votive candle in a holder, spray the inside of the holder with a nonstick cooking spray to make it easier to remove the remains of wax after the candle has burned.
Anonymous said
on 12/8/2008 I read you can make dripless candles from any regular candle by soaking it in a solution of water and table salt. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of salt for every 2 cups of water. Soak candle for 24 hours. I did it; it works!!