Quick answer
To make your campfire candle last longer, always trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn, let the wax pool reach the edges on the first use, and keep the candle away from drafts.
Why candle care matters for burn time
A few minutes of maintenance can add hours to your candle's life. Campfire candles often have complex scent layers—like the fresh wet leaves and vetiver grass notes in the Happy Camper Candle—that need an even burn to release fully. Rushing or skipping care steps leads to tunneling, soot, and wasted wax.
Steps to extend your campfire candle's life
- Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before every burn: Use a wick trimmer or scissors to cut the wick. A longer wick creates a taller flame that burns wax too fast and produces soot. Check the wick length each time you light it.
- Burn until the wax pool reaches the jar edge: On the first burn and every subsequent burn, let the candle melt wax all the way to the sides. This prevents tunneling and wasted wax. For a 3-inch diameter candle, expect this to take 2–3 hours. Don't extinguish early—the wax memory will cause tunneling.
- Keep the candle away from drafts: Drafts cause uneven burning and a flickering flame that burns through wax faster. Place the candle in a still room, away from open windows, fans, or air vents. A stable flame means a longer, cleaner burn.
- Store the candle properly between uses: Keep the lid on when not burning to protect the wax and scent. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to prevent the wax from softening or fading. Proper storage preserves both burn time and fragrance strength.
Product spotlight
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Happy Camper Candle: Top notes of Fresh Air, Bergamot, and Grass; mid notes of Soil, Wet Leaves, and Dandelion; base notes of Vetiver, Cedarwood, and Sandalwood. The layered scent profile means an even wax pool is essential to experience all the notes—not just the top ones—throughout the burn.
Happy Camper Candle
