At The AppleSmith, we strive to provide high-quality products for your enjoyment. To enhance that enjoyment, here is a list of care tips for our candles, wax potpourri, and candle wreaths.

Tips for candle burning.

• Never burn candles unattended. Always keep lighted candles within sight.
• Never burn candles on or near anything that can catch fire.
• Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
• Keep wick trimmed to ¼ inch.
• If candle smokes, or the flame flickers or becomes too high, then extinguish candle, allow to cool, trim wick, and re-light.
• Extinguish candle if flame becomes too close to container.
• Place on a secure, level, heat-resistant surface away from flammables.
• Keep candles out of drafts, and occasionally rotate candles to help burn evenly.
• Remove any hang-tags or packaging prior to lighting candle.
• Do not use glass container candles with candle warmers.
• Discontinue use when only 1/2 inch of wax remains in bottom of container.
• Do not touch or move container candle while wax is melted.
• To prevent fading, do not display candles for long periods in direct sunlight, under fluorescent lighting, or other strong lighting.

Tips for wax potpourri use.

• Our wax potpourri is not edible. Keep out of reach of children.
• Store at temperatures below 100°F.
• Melted wax in tart warmers is hot and can stain wood and fabric.
• Use only in tart warmers that do not exceed the wax flash point.
• NEVER discard molten wax down drain.
• Allow wax to cool before handling any tart warmer.
• Do not overfill tart warmer tray.

Our Heart Melters™ wax potpourri can be used with tart warmers, or it can be arranged on a candle pan for a fragrant display.

For Tart Warmer Use:
• Add wax pieces to tart warmer.
• Do not overfill.
• Add more tarts as needed.
• Break up larger pieces before adding to melter.
When scent is gone, discard old wax and replace with new wax pieces.

For Fragrant Display Use:

• Arrange wax pieces on a candle pan.


• To rejuvenate scent, lightly blow dry for 1-3 seconds at a time. Allow to dry. Repeat as necessary.


Other wax potpourri tips:

• Some of our Heart Melters™ wax potpourri packages come with a pillar candle. After candle is used, any remaining wax can be broken up and placed in a tart warmer for added enjoyment.

Tips for candle wreath care.

• Candle wreaths from The AppleSmith are made from real sliced fruit and require special care.
• All candle wreaths are coated with a finishing spray making them inedible - DO NOT EAT.
• When not in use, store candle wreaths in their original box in a cool, dry place.
• Avoid extended periods of direct exposure to sunlight.
• Candle wreaths do best in arid climates or in air conditioned environments. If they do become soft from moisture, they can be re-dried in a food dehydrator.
• As with dried florals, the life of a candle wreath can be extended by re-spraying it with Dried Floral Preservative (available at hobby and craft stores).