Our Cowgirl Candles are handmade with love and come in a range of sizes, adding a touch of warmth and charm to your country home. To ensure your candles burn longer and cleaner, check out these helpful care tips.

The best part? It only takes a little bit of time to show your candles the care they deserve. I’ve put together a simple list of candle care tips from start to finish, so you can enjoy a perfect burn every time.

Preserve Your Cowgirl Candles with Proper Storage Techniques

To keep your Cowgirl Candles in top condition and extend their lifespan, store them in a cool, dark place like a cupboard or basement. Personally, I keep all my Cowgirl Candles in my basement when they’re not in use—the temperature is steady, and it never gets too hot down there. If you don’t have a basement, choose a closet or area of your home with consistent temperatures for optimal storage.

If you notice condensation forming on the surface of your Cowgirl Candles, it could be due to frequent temperature changes. Simply wipe them with a paper towel and find a more temperature-stable spot to store them.

When Burning Your Candles

Place Your Candle on a Heat-Resistant Surface

Of all our candle care tips, this might seem the most obvious. But you’d be amazed how easy it is to overlook.

How to Achieve the Perfect First Burn with Your Cowgirl Candle

The first burn of a new Cowgirl Candle is essential for ensuring an even burn throughout its life.

When lighting your Cowgirl Candle for the first time, allow the entire surface to melt completely. Putting it out too soon can result in a hard wax rim that never fully melts, while the wick and central wax continue to burn down, causing tunneling.

To fully enjoy the charm of our Cowgirl Candles, burn it for 1-3 hours before extinguishing. Don’t rush the process—savor every moment of your handmade Cowgirl Candle experience.

Give Your Cowgirl Candles Time – Each Burn Should Last 3-4 Hours

As I mentioned before, short burn times can cause tunneling, but they can also prevent your scented Cowgirl Candles from releasing their full fragrance. And who doesn’t love the cozy, inviting scent of a beautifully crafted candle?

On the flip side, burning your Cowgirl Candle for too long isn’t ideal either. It can cause overheating, thin out the wax, compromise the fragrance oils, and even lead to soot.

So, take your time—burn your Cowgirl Candle for 3-4 hours to create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation, self-care, and enjoying every moment.

Keep Candles Away from Wind and Strong Drafts

Strong breezes can blow your candle out. Even a slight breeze from a draft, window, or air vent can make the candle burn quickly and unevenly. If the flame starts flickering, relocate your candle to a calmer area. 

Extinguish with a Candle Snuffer

Using a candle snuffer to extinguish your Cowgirl Candle ensures a clean, smoke-free end to your burn without splattering wax. It’s a gentle way to preserve your candle’s lifespan while keeping things neat.

Trim the Wick

As I’ve said before, trimming the wick is key! Before your next burn, use your wick trimmer to snip the wick to about ¼”. If you don’t have one yet, you can grab one from our 3-in-1 Candle Snuffer Set—packed in a beautiful pink paper box, it makes a perfect gift for candle lovers, families, or friends. The set includes a 6.7-inch candle wick trimmer, an 8.9-inch candle snuffer, a 7.9-inch wick dipper, and an elegant 8 x 2.5 x 1.4-inch paper box. Avoid trimming the wick too short—anything below ¼” can cause the wick to be extinguished by melted wax, and it may not light properly next time.

Clean Out Your Candle

Over time, small debris like dirt or old wick trimmings can find their way into the wax. Use tweezers to remove any particles, or wipe your candle gently with a dry towel to clean off soot, fingerprints, or dust, keeping your Cowgirl Candle looking fresh and sparkling!

By using our Candle Accessory Kit, you’ll ensure your Cowgirl Candles stay in great shape, adding the perfect touch to your self-care routine while also making an ideal gift for anyone who loves candles.

Properly storing, burning, and caring for your candles lets you enjoy them as much as possible for as long as possible. To find our seasonal and cowgirl candles head here to check out our selection

Until next time, happy, healthy trails!

Lisa

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