Candle Care

For Candles

To prevent fire and serious injury:

  • Burn candle within sight.
  • Keep away from drafts and vibrations.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.
  • Never burn candle on or near anything that can catch fire.
  • Trim wick to 1/4 inch before lighting.
  • Keep candle free of any foreign materials including matches and wick trimmings.
  • Only burn the candle on a level, fire resistant surface.
  • Do not burn the candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
  • Many of our candles smell good enough to eat! Do not eat, not made for oral consumption. 

For Wax Melts

To prevent fire or injury:

  • Use only tea light warmers or UL listed electric warmers approved for wax melts.
  • Do not leave melter unattended while in use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.
  • Use only in well-ventilated areas away from flammable objects.
  • Read and follow the instructions provided with your warmer before use.
  • Never add water.
  • Never melt on stovetop or in non-approved appliances.
  • Stop use if dish contains less than 1/2” of wax.

Vessel Dimensions, Wax, Wicks & Recommendations: 

Be You Candles uses Coconut wax.

2.5oz Candles

  • Does not come with a lid
  • Up to 12 hours burn time.
  • Single wick
  • 2.17" W x 2.46" H

9oz Glass Jars (This size is discontinued)

  • Comes with Black Lid
  • Up to 35 hours burn time.
  • Single wick
  • 3.5” L x 3.5” W

10oz Matte Jar

  • All styles do not come with a lid
  • Up to 40 hours burn time.
  • Single wick
  • 3.5” H 

    12oz Black Matte Jar

    • Comes with a Thick Wood Lid
    • Up to 60 hours burn time
    • Vessel: 3.75” W x 4.1” H
    • Lid: 3.75” outer diameter/ 3.25” inner diameter
    • Single Wick: Tide .01 crackle level 3 . Tube wicks are made from a sweet Mid-West softwood.

    For Fire Safety & Candles, we encourage you to visit the National Candle Association (NCA) site, here.

    The National Candle Association is the only trade association representing US candle manufacturers and suppliers and serves as the leading technical authority on candle manufacturing, science and safety.

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