Effing Candle Co. Blog - Candle Care, Crystal Care, and Tips for Buying Thoughtful Gifts

Caring for candles is important to ensure their longevity, safety, and optimal performance. Here are some tips on how to care for candles: Trim the Wick: Before lighting a candle, trim the wick to about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) in length. A longer wick can cause the candle to burn unevenly, produce excess smoke, or create a larger flame. Proper Initial Burn: When you light a new candle for the first time, allow it to burn long enough to create a full wax pool that reaches the edges of the container. This helps prevent tunneling, where the candle only burns...

FAQ: It's getting hot out. Will my candles melt in transit? A: it's possible, but prob not. The melt temp of our wax is 130°f. Glass helps insulate the candle, making it less likely to melt while it's on its way to you. Last summer we had 2 packages melt in transit - one sat outside in Phoenix on a 112 degree day and the other was a single travel candle that was shipped in a bubble mailer and sat in a mailbox for a couple of days. If you are worried about candles melting in transit: -Order on Sunday or...

Aesthetic appeal: Wooden wick candles have a unique and rustic aesthetic that can add charm and character to any space. They often come in attractive designs and scents that can enhance the ambiance of a room. Crackle sound: One of the most distinctive features of wooden wick candles is the soft crackling sound they make while burning. This sound is soothing and can create a cozy atmosphere in a room. Longer burn time: Wooden wick candles typically burn longer than traditional cotton wick candles because they have a teardrop-shaped flame and burn the wax more evenly. This means you can...

Bezos boutique has enough of your money, it's time to shop local this holiday season! Here are some of my favorite gifts to grab around Kansas City:  1- Wine from KC Wineworks. KC Wineworks holds a special place in my heart because they were our home away from home last year. We did so many pop-ups with them and they were so kind and generous with their space. Without them, we may not have been able to move into our maker/retail space this year.  What to grab: A case of wine. Seriously. You are going to go to so many gatherings...

How to burn a candle You might be thinking "umm, don't you just light the wick?" Well, yes. And no. First and foremost, you want to burn your candle SAFELY. Secondly, you want to get the most your of your scented candle, especially if you felt like it was a luxury candle. Candles are everywhere. Nice candles are not. If you're going to splurge on a really nice candle, here's how to make the most of it, especially the burn time.  Have you ever bought a candle that said a certain burn time on the label and when you burned it, got...