Quick Answer

To make your 380g Lagoon Afternoon candle burn evenly, always let the wax melt all the way to the jar's edges on the first burn, and keep the wick trimmed to ¼ inch.

Why Even Burning Matters for Your Lagoon Afternoon Candle

The Lagoon Afternoon candle uses a high-quality soy blend wax and a natural cotton wick. These materials burn cleanly and intensely, but they are more sensitive to burn habits than paraffin. If you don't follow the right steps, you can create a tunnel—a ring of unmelted wax around the jar's edge—that wastes wax and shortens the candle's life. The steps below are designed specifically for this 380g size and wax type.

Step-by-Step Even Burn Guide

  1. 1. Trim the Wick to ¼ Inch: Before lighting, use a wick trimmer or scissors to cut the wick to ¼ inch (about 6 mm). A longer wick creates a taller, sootier flame that can burn unevenly and leave black marks on the jar. Checkpoint: If the wick is longer than ¼ inch, trim it. Never leave it untrimmed.
  2. 2. First Burn: Let It Reach the Edges: Light the candle and let it burn until the entire top layer of wax is liquid and reaches the glass edge. For a 380g candle, this takes 3–4 hours. Do not extinguish it before this happens, or a tunnel will form. Checkpoint: If you snuff it out early, the wax ring will harden and create a permanent tunnel.
  3. 3. Subsequent Burns: Maintain the Full Pool: Each time you light the candle, let it burn long enough for the wax to melt edge-to-edge again. This usually takes 1–2 hours for subsequent burns. Burning for shorter periods will gradually shrink the melt pool. Checkpoint: A common mistake is burning for only 30 minutes. This leads to a shrinking pool and wasted wax.
  4. 4. Keep the Wax Free of Debris: Before relighting, check the wax pool for any wick trimmings, matchstick ends, or dust. Debris can cause the wax to burn unevenly or produce smoke. Use a dry paper towel or a candle snuffer to gently remove it.
  5. 5. Stop Burning When ½ Inch of Wax Remains: When about ½ inch (1.3 cm) of wax remains at the bottom, stop using the candle. Burning past this point can overheat the glass jar and cause it to crack. This also ensures you don't burn the wick holder. Checkpoint: If the flame touches the glass, it's time to let the candle go.

Product Facts

  • Lagoon Afternoon: Made with natural lead-free cotton wicks and the highest quality non-toxic soy blend wax for a burn that is pure and intensely fragrant. The soy blend wax has a lower melting point than paraffin, so the first burn is critical: you must let it pool fully to the edges to prevent tunneling.

    Lagoon Afternoon

    Lagoon Afternoon