CANDLE CARE & SAFETY ⚡

LIGHT IT UP. DON'T BURN THE PLACE DOWN.

We love a little chaos at Crackle Bar Candle Co. — but only when it comes to our attitude.

Our coconut apricot wax candles come with crackling wooden wicks and a whole lot of personality. Follow these five rules to keep the good scents going and the bad decisions to a minimum.

#1. STRIP IT DOWN. 🔥

REMOVE ALL PACKAGING & COVERS.

Before lighting your candle, remove all packaging and covers.

Your candle is ready to shine, but the packaging isn't invited to the party.

#2. KEEP IT CENTERED. 🎯

CROOKED WICKS ARE BAD NEWS.

Do NOT burn your candle if the wick is drastically off-center.

Here's why:

🔥 SAFETY FIRST

An off-center wick can heat the side of the jar closest to the flame. If the glass overheats, it can crack or explode.

And trust us, that's not the kind of crackle we're going for.

🕳️ TUNNELING SUCKS

A wick that's too far off-center can cause uneven burning, creating a tunnel and wasting a significant portion of your candle.

Wasted wax = wasted money. Nobody wants that.

THE FIRST BURN MATTERS!

To help prevent tunneling, allow the entire top surface of your candle to liquefy during its first burn.

This can take up to 2 hours.

A little patience now helps you get more enjoyment out of your candle later.

#3. TRIM THAT WICK. ✂️

A LITTLE TRIM GOES A LONG WAY.

Before every burn, trim your wooden wick to ¼ inch. But your first burn is on us, your candle come pre-cut.

You can use a wick trimmer or nail clippers.

After trimming, remove all wick clippings and debris from the candle before lighting.

KEEP IT SHORT. KEEP IT CLEAN. KEEP IT CRACKLING.

#4. FOLLOW THE RULES. ⚠️

WE LIKE HOT CANDLES, NOT HOT DISASTERS.

Here's where we get serious. These rules are here to protect you, your home, and everyone around you.

LIGHT IT RIGHT

  • Use a lighter instead of a match to help prevent burns.

  • Light your candle at an angle and away from your face.

  • Burn your candle for no longer than 4 hours at a time to prevent overheating.

KEEP YOUR EYES ON IT

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.

  • Always burn your candle within sight.

  • Place your candle on a sturdy, heat-resistant surface.

  • Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.

LOCATION MATTERS

  • Melted wax can cause skin burns. Keep your candle away from the edges of shelves, tables, and countertops where it could be knocked over.

  • Never place your candle directly against a wall. Heat can cause soot or burn marks and may create a fire hazard if flammable materials are present.

  • Never burn your candle underneath curtains, plants, decorations, or other objects.

  • Maintain at least 48 inches of clearance above and around your candle.

NO UNINVITED GUESTS

Do NOT add decorations or foreign objects to your candle.

That includes:

  • Dried flowers

  • Herbs

  • Gems or crystals

  • Glitter

  • Any other decorative additives

Crackle Bar candles are made without these additives because they can pose a fire hazard.

Always keep your candle free from debris while burning.

THE ONLY THING THAT BELONGS IN YOUR CANDLE IS THE CANDLE.

HANDS OFF THE HOT STUFF

  • Do not touch or move your candle while it's burning.

  • Never pour melted wax down the drain. It can harden and clog your plumbing.

KNOW WHEN TO CALL IT QUITS

  • Extinguish your candle if the flame grows higher than 2 inches or produces black smoke.

  • Black smoke can indicate that the wick is too long.

  • Stop burning when approximately 1 inch of wax remains or when you can see the wick clip.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS. YOUR CANDLE HAS THEM TOO.

#5. SET A TIMER. SAVE YOUR SANITY. ⏰

BECAUSE "I TOTALLY WON'T FORGET" IS FAMOUS LAST WORDS.

Many candle-related fires are caused by human error, including falling asleep or leaving the house while a candle is still burning.

That's why we ask you to do one simple thing:

EVERY TIME YOU LIGHT A CANDLE, SET A TIMER OR ALARM.

Life gets distracting. Phones ring. Kids need things. You sit down for five minutes and suddenly it's three hours later.

Setting a reminder gives you an extra prompt to check your candle and extinguish it when needed.

An alarm is a helpful reminder, not a substitute for supervising your burning candle.

KEEP THE SASS. SKIP THE DISASTER. 💀⚡

At Crackle Bar Candle Co., we believe candles should bring good scents, cozy vibes, and a little attitude into your life.

What they shouldn't bring is an avoidable safety hazard.

BURN SMART. STAY SAFE. KEEP IT CRACKLING.

Crackle Bar Candle Co. — Bold scents. Badass gifts. Zero boring.