Beautiful doesn't always mean safe
Why Beautiful Doesn’t Always Mean Safe When It Comes to Candles
Walk into any gift shop or scroll through social media and you’ll probably come across candles filled with dried flowers, crystals, glitter, coffee beans and other decorative items. They certainly catch the eye, and it’s easy to see why they’ve become so popular.
However, when it comes to candles, appearance should never come before safety.
Are decorative items in candles safe?
Decorative items inside a candle can affect the way it burns. As the wax melts, these objects may move closer to the flame, increasing the risk of flare-ups, excess soot, tunnelling, uneven burning or even the flame becoming larger than it should be.
What is the most important thing for candle safety?
Every candle should be designed to burn as safely and consistently as possible, which is why careful testing is so important.
It is important to test candles multiple times before placing them on the market to sell. Even if you are selling at a car boot or to family & friends.
What does a safe candle mean?
At Our Time Candles of Nantwich, safety has always been at the heart of everything we make.
Every candle is carefully handcrafted using:
- 💚 Premium soy wax
- 💚 Carefully tested wicks
- 💚 High-quality fragrance oils
- 💚 Vegan and cruelty-free ingredients
- 💚 Products designed to provide a clean, consistent burn
Rather than following trends that could compromise safety, we choose to focus on creating candles that not only smell incredible and look beautiful but have also been made with quality, care and safety in mind.
Where should I buy safe candles?
No matter where you buy your candles, we always encourage everyone to follow the candle care instructions:
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep candles away from children, pets and anything that could catch fire.
- Trim the wick before each burn.
- Burn your candle on a heat-resistant surface and away from draughts.
- Stop using your candle when around 10mm of wax remains at the bottom of the container.
A candle should create a relaxing atmosphere, not unnecessary risk.
Thank you for supporting a small independent business that believes quality, craftsmanship and safety should always come first.
💚 Our Time Candles of Nantwich
Handmade with safety, quality and care.
