Candles bring light, stillness, and beauty to your space—but they also carry fire. At Mystic Nomad, we handcraft and extensively test every candle with care, using pure essential oils and heat-safe, reusable jars. But even the most lovingly made candle needs your mindfulness to stay safe.
Whether you’re lighting it for a bedtime wind-down or an early morning intention, these safety-led tips will help your candle burn cleanly, evenly, and without risk—so you can focus on the ritual, not the worry.
🔥 1. Trim Your Wick Before Every Burn
Before lighting your candle, trim the wick to around 5 mm. This tiny act makes a big difference.
Why? Because a long or curled wick can cause:
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A flame that burns too hot
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Smoke or soot stains
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The jar to overheat
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Increased fire risk
Trimming the wick helps your candle burn safely, steadily, and longer—keeping the flame gentle and the glass protected.
🕯 2. Let It Burn to the Edges
Your first burn is the most important. Let the wax melt all the way to the edges of the jar—this usually takes 3 to 4 hours.
If you extinguish too early, your candle may tunnel (burn straight down), wasting wax and increasing the chance of uneven heat distribution, which can put stress on the glass.
Letting the wax fully melt not only protects the jar—it creates an even, beautiful burn from beginning to end.
✋ 3. Never Move or Touch a Lit Candle
We can’t stress this enough: don’t touch or move your candle while it’s lit or the wax is still molten.
Even with a small flame, the jar can reach very hot , especially as the candle burns lower. Picking up a hot jar risks:
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Burns
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Spilled wax
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Cracked or shattered glass
Always wait until the wax is fully cooled and solid before handling. This one step alone helps avoid almost all common candle accidents.
🌬 4. Keep It Away from Drafts, Pets, and Anything Flammable
Place your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from anything that could catch—like curtains, books, or dried flowers.
Air movement (like open windows or radiators) can cause a flickering flame, which leads to:
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Uneven burning
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Soot
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Overheating one side of the jar
And of course, keep it far from curious little hands or paws.
⏳ 5. Stop Burning at 1 cm of Wax
As tempting as it is to use every last drop, always extinguish your candle when there’s around 1 cm of wax left.
Why? Because once the flame gets too close to the bottom, the glass can overheat. Even strong containers have a limit—and this is where accidents most often occur.
Extinguishing early protects your home, your hands, and your peace of mind.
✨ Bonus: Make Lighting a Ritual
Safety doesn’t have to feel clinical. It can be sacred.
When you pause to trim your wick, place your jar mindfully, and stay present with the flame—you’re creating not just a safe environment, but a sacred one.
This is how you transform a simple candle into a conscious ritual.
🕊 Final Words from the Nomadic Soul
We believe that true wellness starts with awareness.
And when we treat fire with care, we’re honouring both the power of nature and the peace we seek within.
Thank you for bringing Mystic Nomad into your space.
May your candle light your path—and always burn with beauty and care.
With warmth,
Mystic Nomad
Nature’s light for your journey inward