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Materials, Use & Care

Do your candles smoke?

No. Our candles have pure cotton, lead free wicks and have been designed not to smoke, providing you keep the wick trimmed to 5mm – 8mm in length before each lighting. A candle wick trimmer is an ideal tool for this. Longer candle wicks are the prima

Are your candles lead free?

Yes, all our candles are lead free.

Do I need to trim the candle wicks?

Yes! Before lighting your candle each time, use a candle wick trimmer to cut the wick to 5mm, ensuring a clean, fresh wick. Trimming the wick promotes an even, safe burn, reduces the chance of soot forming, and extends the candle's burn time.

How long do your candles burn for?

Each candle when burnt in the correct conditions has a varied burn time depending on the size and shape of the candle. The burn time can be found within each product’s description. Adding our candles into glassware, such as a glass cylinder or sleeve

Can I burn my candles outdoors?

Candles burn optimally in indoor, protected environments free from breezes and air conditioning vents. However, should you wish to burn your candles outdoors, we recommend selecting an appropriate Candle Vase, Votive Holder or Cylinder Sleeve to prot

How do I store my candles?

When not in use, candles should be stored in a cool, dry place, free from dust and protected from direct sunlight. Due to the all-natural products and dyes used in our decor coloured candle range, we recommend you avoid placing your candles next to w

What types of wax do you use?

Our Decor Candle Range is hand poured from sustainably sourced RSPO certified, all-natural vegetable stearin wax, giving a high quality finish and a clean, long lasting burn. Our Event Candle Range is made from food grade paraffin wax. All Hueseeka c

Are your candles dripless?

Our candles are designed to be dripless when burnt in the correct conditions. Candles burn best when placed upright on a flat, stable surface indoors and free from breezes. For best results ensure candles are placed away from air-conditioning vents,

Can I DIY twist your taper candles?

No, our Dinner and Taper candles are not suitable for twist candle crafts. As our Taper candles are made from 100% natural, sustainably sourced vegetable stearin wax, they will not become mailable for DIY candle twisting. Paraffin wax candles are req

Are your candles coloured all the way through?

At Hueseeka, most of our candles are coloured all the way through, meaning the colour continues from the surface right to the centre of the candle. However, our Ivory and Black event pillar candles are colour-dipped. This means they have a coloured o

Are your candles vegan?

Yes, the candles in our Hueseeka décor range are vegan. They are free from animal-derived ingredients and are thoughtfully crafted for conscious styling.

Why should you only burn candles in increments of 2 hours?

Burning candles for around 2 hours at a time helps to keep the wick from getting too long, so the flame burns at a steady, even temperature. This reduces the risk of smoking or sooting, especially in glass holders or sleeves. While 2-hour burns are i

Can I use your candles for weddings or events?

Yes—our candles are designed with event styling in mind. They’re elegant, unscented, and photograph beautifully.

There is a light dust over my coloured candle. What should I do?

This is a naturally occurring process that occasionally occurs with all-natural candle waxes and dyes. This candle dust or "bloom" is easily removed by wiping the candles down with a soft cloth. This will leave your candles looking their best with th

How can I get dinner/taper candles to stand up straight?

To ensure dinner or taper candles stand up straight, use candle holders that are stable and appropriately sized. Alternatively, secure them with candle wax grips to help hold the candle upright in the holder.

Can I use fluted pillar candles inside glass cylinders?

We do not recommend using fluted pillar candles inside glass vessels such as cylinders or hurricanes. Due to their ribbed exterior, fluted pillars allow heat to penetrate the candle more quickly when enclosed, which can cause them to melt and pool at