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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
Why does the environment affect how a candle burns?
Candles are sensitive to their surroundings. Factors such as temperature, airflow, vessel size, and placement can influence how evenly a candle burns, how long it lasts, and how the flame behaves. Even high-quality candles can perform differently dep
How does room temperature affect candle performance?
Temperature plays a significant role in burn behaviour. Warm environments (such as summer events, venues without air conditioning, or rooms with direct sunlight) can cause candles to soften or melt more quickly, leading to faster wax pooling. Cool en
Does airflow really make a difference to candles?
Yes — airflow is one of the most common causes of uneven burning. Drafts from air conditioning, fans, open doors, or windows can cause the flame to flicker, lean, or burn unevenly. This may result in dripping, soot, or one side melting faster than th
How does glassware or vessel size affect a candle burning?
The size and shape of the glass or holder can significantly impact performance. Tight-fitting glass helps stabilise the flame and encourages even melting. Overly wide vessels can trap excess heat, causing faster melting. Very tall or narrow vessels m
Can candles behave differently indoors vs outdoors?
Yes, outdoor environments are less predictable. Wind, even light breezes, can cause flickering, smoking, or uneven melting. Temperature changes throughout the day can affect how the wax sets and re-melts. Outdoor use often results in shorter burn tim
Why do candles burn differently at events compared to home testing?
Event environments often combine multiple influencing factors at once, such as:. Higher room temperatures. Multiple candles placed close together. Extended burn times. Increased airflow from large spaces or ventilation systems. These conditions can c
Does spacing between candles really matter?
Yes. Candles placed too close together can generate excess heat. This can cause surrounding candles to soften, melt faster, or lose shape. We recommend spacing candles at least 10 cm apart to allow heat to dissipate evenly.
Is some variation in burn behaviour normal?
Yes. Candles are a natural product, and minor variations in flame size, melt pool, or burn time are normal — particularly when environmental conditions vary.
How can I achieve the best burn performance?
To help candles perform at their best:. Use appropriately sized glassware. Avoid direct drafts and airflow. Trim the wicks to 5mm between uses. Maintain recommended spacing. Burn candles in a stable temperature environment. Test your setup in advance