Why Your First Burn Matters Most
The first time you light a candle sets the way it will burn for the rest of its life.
How to Stop a Candle Tunnelling
A ring of wax left on the glass is easy to prevent, and not hard to put right.
Trimming a Wick Without a Trimmer
Nail scissors will do, as long as you know how short to go.
How Long Should a Candle Burn at Once?
Between two and four hours suits most jars, and here is why.
Putting a Candle Out Without the Smoke
A snuffer, a dipped wick or a lid: three ways, and which we prefer.
Cleaning Soot From a Glass Jar
Warm water and patience bring most jars back to clear.
Where Not to Put a Lit Candle
Draughts, shelves and curtains: the short list of places to avoid.
What to Do With the Last Centimetre
Stop burning before the base gets hot, then reuse the jar.