Follow the tips below to help ensure optimal results when burning your NEST New York candles: Trim the wick to ¼ inch each time before burning. - Center and straighten the wick after blowing out your candle - Burn candles in a well-ventilated room - Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings, matches and debris - Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents, fans or air currents - Before re-lighting a candle, let the candle cool completely - Burn regular sized candles for 3–4 hours at a time. - Burn candles in an ambient of 65–75 degrees °F - When burning multiple candles, place at least 8 inches apart. - If a candle is burning unevenly and the wick is centered, it’s in a draft