The length of the wick should correspond to the height of the container with a slight allowance for fastening. We recommend first fixing the wick in the centre of the bottom of the container (for example using a special self-adhesive pad or a drop of wax) and leaving it longer. After the candle has completely cooled down and hardened, shorten the wick to approximately 5–7 mm above the wax surface. At each subsequent lighting of the candle, it is advisable to trim the wick so that the flame burns stably and without significant smoking.

The cotton wick is intended for a single pour into the candle; however, the container itself (glass jar, tin or bottle) can be reused, provided hygiene principles are observed. First remove wax residues from the container mechanically, then clean the container thoroughly and always disinfect it before refilling. For disinfection we recommend using the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based, so that the packaging is prepared for new safe use.

If you decide not to reuse the container after the candle has burned out, we recommend recycling it in accordance with the recommendation given in the parameters of the specific packaging on the Handymade.sk website. After mechanically removing any wax residues and metal or plastic components (for example the wick holder), the container is sorted according to its material, most often into the appropriate container for glass, metal or plastic. For specific materials, follow the recycling symbol and the instructions in the technical documentation of the packaging.

To make it easier to choose a suitable bottle, jar or container, you can use the extended filter located at the top of the page after clicking on the relevant packaging category. In the extended filter, you can clearly set parameters such as neck type, size, colour and material, thanks to which you will quickly find packaging that matches your formulation, design and method of use. You can combine the filter freely and adjust the results as needed.

For each new combination of wax, fragrance and container, we recommend creating a test candle. Observe the burning rate, flame size, width of the melted wax layer and any smoking. It is important that the wax melts evenly up to the walls of the container without excessive overheating. If the flame is too strong or the candle smokes, it may be necessary to choose a different wick size or adjust the composition of the wax. Always carry out the test burn on a non-flammable surface and do not leave the candle unattended.