What is the proper way to burn a pillar candle?
Pillar candles burn very differently from other candles and should be placed on a level surface in a non-drafty area. Also, always place your candle on a heat resistant surface or proper type of pillar candleholder in order to protect the surface of any furniture/countertops and/or other surfaces (this also applies to unlit pillars). Pillar candles should not be allowed to pool out and break through the outside edge of the candle. Pillar candles are supposed to be designed to hold the wax within the candle, which will allow the candle to “glow” as it burns down the center. When you first light your candle, let the candle burn 2-3 hours allowing the candle to pool out to approximately ΒΌ” from the outside edge before distinguishing. This will establish a burning point for the candle to burn within. As the candle burns, the outside edge will begin to peel over. This is normal and is not necessary to remove, however many people roll this edge into the candle (be careful not to burn your se
