A sculpted candle asks for a little more care than a jar. Three habits keep it burning clean, even and quiet for all forty hours.

First burn

• Burn for at least two hours the first time, until the melt pool reaches the edge.
• This sets the candle’s memory and prevents tunnelling later.

Every burn

• Trim the wick to 6 mm before each lighting.
• Never burn longer than four hours at a time.
• Keep it away from drafts, vents and moving air.
• Always burn on a heat-safe plate or tray — a sculpted pillar can soften at the base as it goes.

When not in use

• Store away from direct sunlight; UV fades both fragrance and finish.
• Stop burning when about 1 cm of wax remains.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets, and never leave a lit candle unattended.