Get the best from your candle

Every Earl of East candle is poured by hand in East London. A little care will help it burn cleanly, evenly and for as long as possible.

Make sure to inspect your candle vessel for any damages before burning. On the first burn, allow the wax to melt evenly across the full surface of the candle. This usually takes between two and three hours and helps prevent tunnelling on future burns. Always check the glass for cracks or damage before lighting.

Make sure to inspect your candle vessel for any damages before burning. On the first burn, allow the wax to melt evenly across the full surface of the candle. This usually takes between two and three hours and helps prevent tunnelling on future burns. Always check the glass for cracks or damage before lighting.

Before every burn, trim the wick to approximately 5 mm. Removing the charred end helps control the flame, reduce smoke and encourage an even burn. You can use a wick trimmer or carefully pinch away the cooled, burnt wick before lighting.

Do not burn your candle for longer than four hours at a time. If the flame becomes unusually high, begins to flicker repeatedly or produces smoke, extinguish the candle, allow it to cool and trim the wick before relighting.

Place your candle on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface, away from draughts and anything that could catch fire. Keep the wax clear of used matches, wick trimmings and other debris. Never move the candle while it is lit or while the wax is liquid.

Discontinue use when approximately 10 mm of wax remains at the bottom of the vessel.
Burning the candle beyond this point can cause the glass and the surface beneath it to overheat.

Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep it away from children, pets, shelves, curtains and other flammable materials. Extinguish the candle before leaving the room or going to sleep. Never use water to put out a candle, as this can cause hot wax to splash or the glass to break.

Finished your candle?

Give the vessel another life through our in-store candle recycling scheme. Return your empty Earl of East candle vessel to one of our London stores and we will take care of the rest.