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Candle Care
June 16, 20264 min read

How Long Should You Burn a Candle? The Sweet Spot

Too short and you'll tunnel. Too long and the wick mushrooms, the flame grows, and the wax runs hot. Here's the evidence-based sweet spot for burn length — and why it's probably shorter than you think.

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Candle Care
June 9, 20265 min read

Why Your Candle Tunnels — and How to Fix It

A candle that burns straight down the middle is wasting wax, wasting scent, and wasting hours. Here's why tunneling happens, how to rescue a candle that's already tunneled, and how to prevent it from the first burn.

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Candle Care
April 14, 20264 min read

The First Burn: Why It Sets the Tone for Every Burn After

The first time you light an Embercomb candle matters more than any burn that follows. Here's why — and what to do.

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