What kinds of containers shouldn be used?
Candles need air to burn so we recommend that you avoid containers that are deep and narrow (such as vases intended for flowers, etc), and containers that are too shallow to provide adequate burn time. Porous materials like wood and terra cotta are not good choices as they might absorb wax and present a potential safety hazard. We are unable to fill containers made of resins or plastics because of their sensitivity to heat. back to top Burning Our Votive Candles: Our votives completely liquefy as they burn so you must always use a snug fitting votive holder. After your votive has burned for a couple of hours extinguish the flame and trim the wick to 1/4th inch before relighting. Never let a votive (or any container candle) burn closer than 1/2 inch from the bottom because the heat build-up can crack your container. An easy way to remove the remains of a votive is to put the container in the freezer for a few minutes. The wax will shrink slightly and pop out easily. (If you can’t bear t
