WHAT THE KODA FAMILY NEEDS TO KNOW

WHO KNEW THERE WAS SUCH AN IMPORTANCE IN CANDLE ETTIQUETTE?

I didn't before I started this journey and I have been burning candles consistently for over 20 years

A COLD CANDLE IS NOT A HAPPY CANDLE

Ensure your candle is as close to room temperature as possible before lighting as a cold candle will cause tunneling... very handy to know here in freezing Alberta

TRIM YOUR WICKS

Before your first burn and actually every burn, your wick has to be cut to 1/4 of an inch, the reason for this is to ensure that you have a cleaner burn with less soot as well as a brighter and taller flame. Untrimmed wicks can mushroom and create a dull flame. It also jump starts your first burn for a better result.

GIVE IT TIME

The first burn is very important as it will set the tone for the life of the candle. Soy candles burn a lot slower, therefore to reach a full melt pool could take up to 3 hours. A full melt pool is when the wax has melted across the entire surface and approximately 1 cm deep. This is important because if blown out before reaching a full melt pool, you may be shortening the life and scent throw of your candle as not all of the wax and fragrance will burn.