Knowing how to light a candle the right way seems to be a matter of course, but it is not. Who has never seen candles that have been blackened, ruined in their shape, and become, over time, unusable?
There are steps to follow that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of a candle, its soft light and essence.
Keep these steps in mind:
1. Cut the wick.
Using scissors, give the wick a clean cut, leaving about 1 cm. As you cut it, take care that there is no residue left on the wax, because even small threads or pieces of the wick could be burned the moment the candle is lit, ruining its scent. The
2. How to extinguish the candle.
The production of Cereria Pernici consists of decorative candles and scented candles with different sizes and components. Despite the diversity among them, it is useful to remember that the ideal condition for extinguishing the candle in the glass container is achieved with the complete melting of the surface so as to avoid the formation of craters and wax deposits on the sides of the container.
3. Check the time.
The optimal time to leave a candle burning is between 2½ and 3½ hours, with a maximum limit of 4 hours. This means that lighting a candle is a pleasure that requires time and slowness to be fully experienced. By extinguishing it earlier than it should be, the wick will begin to descend further and further to the bottom, making it difficult to light for subsequent uses.
4. Do not expose the candle to drafts.
Try to place your candle in a place in the house that is not ventilated and not affected by constant air movement due to people’s movements. In the event of drafts, close doors and windows and store the candle in a sheltered place. In this way, the flame will burn steadily and the candle container will not be blackened, altering its essence as well as its aesthetic appearance.
Put these tips on how to light a candle the right way into practice, perhaps by trying the surprises from Pernici’s spring-summer 2018 collection “A Day in Sorrento“.
