Enjoying and Burning Your WK2 ’s Candle
When you light your WK2 candle, it is important to allow it to burn all the way across. That is, light it and keep it lit until the wax across the top liquefies all the way to the edge. (Note: this may take a few burning cycles to achieve. Every time you burn your candle, you will want to follow the same process. That way your candle will burn evenly and you will maximize your burning time. (Note: the shorter the wick, the longer it will take for the candle to burn all the way across.)
HOW DO I SNUFF MY WK2 CANDLE?
This is the WK2 recommended way of snuffing your candle: Using the tips/end of scissors or any similar-type of “pinching” instrument, push the burning wick under the wax pool and hold it under the wax pool for a couple of seconds. Then, pull the wick out again. This will eliminate most smoking, compared to traditional snuffing methods. This method will also make your “relight” much easier!
Or you can simply blow-out/snuff your candle and then immediately place the lid directly on after doing so. This will minimize the amount of smoke and typical “odor” that is associated with snuffing a candle.
WHY DOES MY WICK GET A “MUSHROOM” ON THE TIP?
“Mushrooms” are carbon deposits caused by highly fragrant candles. They usually appear after a long burning cycle. Before lighting your candle, trim the “mushroom” deposits. Make sure that the trimmings do not fall into the wax pool. This could become unsightly and could possibly become a fire hazard.
WHY CAN’T I ACHIEVE A WAX POOL ALL THE WAY ACROSS MY JAR CANDLE?
If you cannot achieve a wax pool across the jar candle, you may have cut your wick too short (this is called “drowning” your wick). Just pour out some of the liquefied wax into a non-flammable container. This will alleviate the drowning affect by making your wick longer.
WHEN SHOULD I DISCARD MY CANDLE?
Discontinue use when all the wax in the bottom of your jar becomes liquefied. At this point you will be able to see the metal tab of the wick through the wax. When burning your candle, make sure there is always at least a bottom layer of solidified/un-melted wax. Never allow the remainder of your candle to become totally liquefied. Doing so could cause your candle to overheat and it could become a fire hazard.
