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Candle Care & Safety

Burn safe. Burn slow.

Each Flickering Fortunes candle is hand-poured in small batches, which means it deserves a little extra love when you light it. A quick guide so your candle stays as magical on its last burn as on its first.

Never leave a burning candle unattended

Always stay in the room and extinguish before you leave or sleep.

Burn on a heat-safe surface

Use a sturdy, heat-resistant plate, tray, or candle holder. Away from anything flammable.

Keep away from kids, pets, curtains & drafts

Give your flame at least 12 inches of clear space on every side.

Trim the wick before each burn

Keep it around 1/4 inch (about 6mm) to prevent sooting and uneven burning.

Handmade candle notes

  • • Decorative sculptural candles may drip, melt, or burn unevenly depending on shape and color — that's part of how they're built.
  • • Some candles are best enjoyed as decor or ritual pieces and may not be intended for full burning. If you're unsure, reach out before you light it.
  • • Colors and small sculpted details may vary slightly between candles. Each one is poured by hand, so no two are identical — that's the magic.
  • • Hand-poured pure beeswax, locally sourced from Western New York beekeepers and personally rendered 3–4 times. Available scented or unscented. Custom scent and color options available on request.
  • • Burn time estimates on product pages are approximate.

Questions about a specific candle? Email flickeringfortunes@yahoo.com.