1 | Remove the Packaging Before lighting for the first time, remove any wrappers + labels from your candle. 2 | Trim the Wick To ensure the best life of your candle, keep your wick trimmed to ¼” at all times. Candles with more than 1 wick should be trimmed to the same height to promote an even burn. A wick that is too long will cause excess smoke and soot, along with excess wick debris to collect at the top of the wick. An untrimmed wick can also cause the candle to burn too hot, which can affect the fragrance and cause your candle to burn up faster than necessary. When wick trimming, you should always extinguish the flame, let the candle wax come to room temperature, and trim the wick before relighting.  *Wick trimmers are a popular candle accessory to have on hand, especially when your candle has been burned a few times. The long handle allows you to easily reach the wick, especially when your candle is nearing the bottom. Their clever design allows you to not only clip the burned wick debris, but also collect it for easy retrieval. 3 | Let the Wax Pool + Limit Burn Time As with all candles, the first few burns are the most important. Pay attention to where the wax pool is before you extinguish your botanical candle. The target goal is approximately 1” to 1.5” from the edge. Most candles, especially our botanical candles, can have varied results depending on multiple factors ranging from variants in components to the environment the candle is burning in. Each time you burn your candle, try to allow the top layer to become a warm pool of liquid wax and you’ll get the most life from your candle. As a general rule for all candles, we don’t recommend burning any candle for more than 1 hour for every inch in diameter – or 1 hour for every inch between wicks for any candle with multiple wicks (like our travel tins, brick botanical candles, and limited botanical candles), though there could be situations where specific burn instructions supersede this general rule. 4 | Burn it Safely  Always burn your candle on a level, non-flammable surface. Do not place directly on furnishings or linens. Avoid using in drafty areas and keep away from flammable materials. Never leave your candle unattended while lit. If you notice anything unusual happening such as the container getting too hot, the wick “falling” towards the edges of the container, or an unusually large wax pool, please extinguish your candle immediately. If you feel like you’ve followed all the burn instructions properly, and you are still experiencing these situations, please email info@rosyrings.com for assistance.