Please wait until your candle is unlit and cooled off before attempting to retrieve your treasure.Burning your candle down below approximately ½ inch is unsafe and highly not recommended, as the glass will get very hot and can damage the surrounding area.Never leave lit candles unattended.Do not light your candle around any flammable objects.It is recommended you do not burn your candles for longer than 2-3 hour increments. Maximum of 4 hours. Allow your candle to cool before lighting it again.   Keep your wick trimmed to 1/4 inch above the wax level & centered. Never use water to extinguish your candle.