Just a few tips for keeping your candle burning effectively and safely! ~Make sure to trim the wick to 1/4” (6 mm) before each lighting. ~Do not burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time. ~Please allow your candle to burn until the melt pool has extended to the wall of the glass the first time you enjoy your new candle. Soy wax has a memory and allowing it to reach its full potential within the first burn will ensure your candle will use all of its wax with future use!. This will extend the life of your candle. ~As with all candles, please keep out of reach of children, pets, drafts, and anything flammable.  ~Never leave your burning candle unattended, and please never move the candle while the wax is still liquid.