You've got your candle. It smells incredible. Now what? If you want to get the most out of your hand-poured, crime-themed candle — maximum burn time, maximum scent throw, maximum drama — a little candle care goes a long way.

Here's everything you need to know.

Trim Your Wick Every Single Time

This is the number one rule of candle care, and the most commonly skipped. Before every burn, trim your wick to about 1/4 inch. A long wick creates a large, flickering flame that burns through wax too quickly, produces excess soot, and can cause uneven burning. A trimmed wick gives you a clean, steady flame and a much longer-lasting candle.

No wick trimmer? Small scissors or nail clippers work just fine.

Let It Burn Long Enough on the First Light

The first burn is the most important. Wax has memory — it will only melt as wide as it did the first time. If you blow out your candle before the melt pool reaches the edges of the jar, you'll get tunneling: a deep hole down the center while wax clings to the sides, wasted and unburned.

For the first burn, let your candle burn until the entire top layer of wax is liquid. This usually takes 2–4 hours depending on the diameter of the jar.

Don't Burn for More Than 4 Hours at a Time

On the flip side, burning a candle for too long causes the wick to "mushroom" — a carbon buildup at the tip that makes the flame too large and the candle too hot. Stick to a maximum of 4 hours per burn session, then let the candle cool completely before relighting.

Keep It Away from Drafts

A flickering candle isn't just atmospheric — it's a sign that air currents are disrupting the burn. Drafts cause uneven melting, excess soot, and faster wax consumption. Keep your candle away from open windows, fans, and air vents for the cleanest, most even burn.

Store It Right

When you're not burning your candle, keep the lid on (if it has one) or store it in a cool, dark place. Direct sunlight can fade the color of the wax and weaken the scent over time. A candle stored properly will smell just as good on its last burn as it did on its first.

Know When to Stop

Stop burning your candle when there's about 1/2 inch of wax remaining at the bottom. Burning below this point can cause the jar to overheat. The good news: that last bit of wax can be melted in a wax warmer to squeeze out every last bit of scent.

Take care of your candle, and it'll take care of your vibe. Shop our full collection of hand-poured crime-themed candles — each one made to burn beautifully, from first light to last.

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