-Allow at least 3-4 hours for your candle's first burn as the wax needs to melt to the edges of the jar and create a "full melt pool".  Candle wax has a "memory" and subsequent burns will only melt as far as the first burn was allowed.  

-Trim your wick to at least 1/4 of an inch before each lighting to prevent flames that are too large, smoking or flickering excessively.    

-Do not burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time.

-Cease burning your candle when only 1/4 of an inch of candle wax remains to prevent the bottom of the jar from getting too hot and damaging surfaces.  

-Never leave a candle unattended or alone with children or pets.  

-Never burn a candle near flammable items or surfaces.  

-100% soy wax is a natural product and can change color or leave a rough surface after a burn.  That is normal and does not need any attention.