Safety & Candle Care

At Gemma, each candle is carefully crafted to elevate your everyday rituals.
To ensure the safest and most beautiful burn, please follow these guidelines:

Before Lighting

Trim the wooden wick to 3–5mm before each burn

Remove any loose pieces of wood or debris inside the candle

Place your candle on a heat-safe, stable surface away from drafts

First Burn

Let the wax melt fully to the edges (about 2–3 hours)
This prevents tunneling and ensures an even, long-lasting burn.

While Burning

Burn for 2–4 hours max at a time

Never leave a lit candle unattended

Keep away from children, pets, curtains, and flammable objects

Do not burn candles next to each other — keep 10cm distance

If the flame becomes too high, extinguish and trim the wick

Extinguishing

Use a snuffer or gently blow out the flame

Do not use water to extinguish a candle

After Use

Allow wax to cool completely before touching or moving the candle

Keep wick trimmed for next use

Stop using when 5–10mm of wax remains

Reuse Your Vessel

Once your candle is finished, the vessel lives on 🤍
To reuse:

Let the vessel cool

Remove remaining wax gently

Wash with warm soapy water

Reuse as a cup, planter, vase, or storage — the choice is yours

We believe beauty should last — a candle is just the beginning.