“This will help your candle burn more evenly the next time and prevent the wax from tunneling down around the wick.”Īfter you’ve put your candle out, you should be sure to realign the wick and trim it before use to prevent smoking and keep the wick from falling. But be warned: you may end up getting one for every room of your home.

Valadez suggests that the first time you burn it, keep it lit for at least two hours until the whole top is liquid wax. Ready to pick one up for yourself Below you’ll find 13 incredibly chic candle warmer lamps, all itching for a coveted spot in your home. “By shortening the wick, you allow it to burn more slowly and also avoid unsightly black smoke marks around the edge of the glass,” Valadez explains. Before you even grab your lighter you need to trim the wick to about a quarter-inch length. Encased in a decorative glass shade, the lamp's 50-watt halogen bulb warms the candle below to a meltable temperature of 240F without. (While this applies to the brand’s candles, it’s also pretty universal candle advice.)įirst off, candle prep is key. So instead of using it occasionally when you have guests over, like an expensive dinnerware set, we have some tips from expert Eduardo Valadez, director of marketing at Diptyque. When you’ve spent what feels like a small fortune on a candle that smells like the most expensive place you’ve ever set foot in, you want it last. Photo-Illustration: by The Cut Photos: Retailers A candle warmer is an electric warmer that melts a candle or scented wax to release its scent.

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