Use a heat-safe container, such as glass or ceramic. Our refillable jars are designed to work perfectly with Candle Pearls, but other suitable containers can also be used.
Always ensure the container doesn’t become excessively hot during use and keep the candle away from decorations or flammable materials.
Pour the wax pearls into your container, leaving a little space at the top.
Our fragrance oils are 100% concentrated, so a little goes a long way.
We recommend using no more than 10ml of fragrance oil per 100g of wax pearls.
Adding more fragrance won’t make the candle smell stronger — it causes the candle to burn hotter and faster, which reduces both scent performance and burn time.
For best results, drizzle fragrance evenly over the wax and allow it to warm gradually as the candle burns.
Place the wick upright in the centre of the wax pearls. No fixing, melting or preparation is required.
Each wick we supply has been carefully chosen to work in balance with our wax and fragrance oils.
Light the wick and allow the candle to establish a steady flame. Fragrance will build gently as the wax warms.
You can choose how to use your candle by following one of the LPCC Methods:
Once the candle has cooled:
- Remove the used wick
Discard only the wax that has melted and burned
Any unused pearls remain reusable
Simply top up with fresh wax, add a new wick, and repeat.
The LPCC Method
Three ways to use one refillable candle system
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Burning & Resetting Your Candle Pearls — What to Expect
Candle Pearls are designed to melt and reset cleanly, but they’re still wax — like any candle — so the way they burn affects how easily they refresh.
When Candle Pearls are lit, the areas around the wick melt and can set solid as they cool. If the melted wax pool becomes deep, the wax around the wick can feel firmer to lift out than you might expect. That’s normal and part of how the system works.
To make resetting as smooth as possible and avoid excess wax buildup, follow these simple tips.
How to Burn Candle Pearls for Easier Resetting
- Limit burn time to 2–3 hours per session. Shorter burn times help create a shallower melt pool, making cleanup and resetting much easier.
- Use containers at least 7 cm wide. Wider containers allow the wax to melt evenly and reduce areas of hard set wax.
- Keep the wick centred. This helps avoid deep tunnelling around the wick.
- Allow the wax to cool completely before resetting. Never attempt to remove or reset while warm — always wait until the wax is fully set.
How to Reset After Burning
- Let the wax cool fully. The candle must be completely cool to reset.
- Lift out the solidified wax. In most cases, the set wax will lift cleanly from the edges of the container.
- If the base feels firm, gently warm the exterior bottom edge. For stubborn bases, briefly warm the bottom of the jar with your fingers or warm water for a few seconds — this loosens the solid wax without heat inside the jar.
- Add fresh Candle Pearls and a new wick. Reset, select your fragrance and relight.
There’s no need to scrape intensely or dig — gentle warming and patience will help the base release cleanly.
Why This Happens
Unlike solid block candles, Candle Pearls allow you to change scents and reset between burns. The melted wax around the wick becomes solid again as it cools — this is expected and part of the refillable system.
When the melt pool is shallow (as above), resetting is quick and clean. Following the tips above makes this process feel effortless.
Need a Hand?
If you ever find your reset isn’t working as described or you’re unsure which container or flame time to use, just reach out — customer support is here to help you through it.
Safety Guidelines for Peace of Mind
- Luxury Pearled Candles, when used as directed, offer enhanced safety compared to traditional candles.
- Maintain a pearl buffer of 2 inches around and 1 inch below the wick. This safety layer allows the candle to self-extinguish, avoiding container overheating or accidents.
- Follow standard fire safety practices:
- Avoid burning near flammable materials.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Place away from drafts and flammable objects.
- Our pearls are non-toxic, yet not edible. Avoid eye contact to prevent irritation.
- Remember, it's real fire. Review and adhere to all safety instructions provided. Use responsibly and at your own risk!
