Treasures in the Dark Candle Burn Time and Care Tips
By Hope Heals Shop | Published: 2026-10-19
Category: Tips & Care
Learn how to maximize the 60-hour burn time of your Treasures in the Dark Candle with proper wick care, wax pooling, and safety tips.
Quick answer
The Treasures in the Dark Candle offers up to 60 hours of burn time. To achieve that full runtime, trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each lighting and let the wax pool reach the edges of the jar on the first burn.
Why burn time varies
The advertised 60-hour burn time assumes ideal conditions. In practice, drafts, overlong wicks, and short burn sessions can reduce it. A wick that's too long creates a tall, smoky flame that burns wax faster. A draft causes uneven melting and soot. And if you blow out the candle before the top layer of wax has fully melted edge to edge, the wax forms a memory ring that tunnels down the center, wasting wax on the sides.
The santal scent and your burn habits
This candle uses santal—a warm blend of amber, oud wood, sandalwood, and vetiver. The fragrance is noticeable but not overwhelming. To keep the scent consistent, avoid burning the candle for more than four hours at a time. After four hours, the wax gets too hot and the fragrance dissipates faster. Let it cool completely before relighting.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the full 60-hour burn time?
- Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each lighting. On the first burn, let the wax melt all the way to the edges of the jar—this can take 2–3 hours. Avoid burning for less than one hour or more than four hours at a time. Keep the candle away from drafts and vents.
- How often should I trim the wick?
- Before every lighting. Use a wick trimmer or scissors. If the wick is longer than 1/4 inch, the flame will be too large and the wax will burn faster. Snip off any mushroom-shaped carbon buildup at the tip.
- What should I do if the wax starts tunneling?
- If the wax is only melting in the center, wrap the jar in aluminum foil for the next burn. The foil reflects heat back onto the wax surface, helping the pool reach the edges. After one or two foil burns, the wax should even out. Tunneling wastes wax; foil is a simple fix.
- How do I know when the candle is done?
- Stop burning when about 1/2 inch of wax remains at the bottom. Burning past that point can overheat the glass jar. You can repurpose the jar once the leftover wax is removed.
Product facts
- Treasures in the Dark Candle: Available in 11 ounces with a 60-hour burn time. Scent notes include amber, oud wood, sandalwood, and vetiver. Knowing the burn time helps you plan when to replace the candle, and the santal profile tells you it's a complex, earthy scent that benefits from slow, even burning.
Treasures in the Dark Candle
