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Frequently Asked Questions

bulletWhat causes a candle to smoke?
bulletWhy does my wick get a "mushroom" on the tip?
bulletHow long should the wick be?
bulletHow can I get the candle to burn evenly?
bulletHow can I maximize the burning time of my candle?
bulletHow can I purchase your candles?
bulletHow can I become a manufacturer's representative?

 

 There are four things that can cause a candle to smoke:

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Cheap wax - Some candles are made with cheap paraffin wax. At Kettle Creek we believe we have developed a finer paraffin to minimize smoking.

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Too much fragrance - Yes, believe it or not, your candle may contain too much fragrance. Wax can only support so much fragrance and the wick can only burn so much wax and scent per hour.

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Wick is too long - This is the most common problem when burning any type of candle. You must trim your wick each and every time you light your candle. Failing to do so will cause your candle to smoke.

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Improper placement - Placing your candle in a drafty location will cause excess smoking.                        Return to top

 "Mushrooms" are carbon deposits caused by highly fragrant candles. They usually appear after a long burning cycle. Trim the "mushroom" deposits before lighting the candle. make sure trimmings do not fall into the wax pool. This could become a fire hazard.

 Keep wick centered and trimmed to 1/4" at all times and remove trimmings.

 To burn your candle evenly. Don't extinguish until top layer is liquefied.                                                         Return to top

 When you light your Kettle Creek candle, it is very important to allow the entire top layer of the candle to liquefy. Every time you light your candle you will want to repeat the same process. This will enable your candle to burn evenly and you will also maximize the burning time.

 If you are an individual and would like to purchase our products retail, please email us for stores nearest you. Make sure to provide your City, State and Zip Code so we may search our database for stores with best selection.  If you are a retailer and would like to purchase our products please click HERE!

 If you would like to become a manufacturers representative, please fax your resume to (570)366-7716.                    Return to top

                                  
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