Many of us appreciate the softness and warmth of candles. Everything lends itself to it, it's cold, we're confined, we need comfort and by dint of living in our homes, we want to make them cozy nests. This probably explains the great success of our candles over the last few months, to our delight.

 
Some have discovered the use of wood wicks and soy wax.... Sometimes accompanied by some trial and error! Let me reassure you, you get used to these wayward locks and you'll never want to go back to cotton locks again!

 
It's true that it's not the same. It takes a little more patience. Think of the wood fire that is lit in a stove or in the fireplace (for those who are still allowed): paper balls, small pieces of wood, re-paper balls, larger pieces of wood, long-range matches, tests, finger crossings and... If you've done the preparation work well, let's go!

 
Our candles with wooden wicks work on the same principle: you need a little patience. A wick of wood doesn't ignite as quickly as a wick of cotton but you'll be a winner, trust me. At the time of lighting, insist and take the time to warm the wood. Allow time for the wick to fully ignite before removing the source of fire. You'll quickly know if you've succeeded... Listen... The wick of wood crackles as it burns. And the soy wax begins to melt gently, releasing its sweet fragrance.

 
Candles have what you might call memory. Poetic, isn't it? To put the odds on your side, let it burn for at least 45 minutes, or until the melted wax forms a liquid surface all the way to the sides of the glass. One can imagine a small "tray" of melted wax on top. So, once the candle is extinguished, the wax will set evenly, without digging into the center. If you extinguish the candle and the wax congeals without reaching the edges, there is a much greater chance that the candle will memorize this circumference and that it will burn by hollowing out in the center during the next lighting.

 
Honestly, the pleasure of hearing the wick of wood crackle (some are more discreet than others, it's normal), the smell of burning wood mixing with the fragrance of wax, are well worth all your little efforts. I swear it's impossible to go back to cotton wicks after knowing wood wicks! Our candles are eco-friendly, do not emit soot, black smoke or toxic fumes (there is no lead in the wooden wicks). Once the candle has been burned (50 hours !!!!), you get the vase which can become a glass, a container for your hair ties, cotton swabs or your homemade potpourri... Let your imagination run wild!
 

CHECKLIST:

- Use a long-range lighter (also called a BBQ lighter).

- Be patient, leave the fire on the wooden wick for the time it takes for the wick to ignite and a little longer (I would even say a good 10 to 15 seconds after lighting).

- Soy wax is a fuel so it doesn't matter if there is wax on the wick.

- Let the lit candle burn for at least 45 minutes, while the melted wax covers the entire surface.

- Your candle has a lifespan of at least 50 hours.

- To get the most out of your candle, like after the 49th hour, let it burn completely when there is almost no wax left. If you turn it off when there is almost no wax left or the wick is too short, there will be very little to no wiggle room left to relight it again.

- If there is a bit of wax left and you can still see the wick of wood in the bottom of the glass container, try this little trick: gently melt the wax around the wick using your long-range lighter, the melted wax will serve as a conductor to ignite the wick. (Be careful not to confuse the wooden wick with the small metal base)

- Remember, the glass jar with bamboo lid is reusable.

I'll leave you, a scent of lavender and crackling wood calls me to a comforting relaxation. :)