Directions: For first burn, light candle in a safe location and leave burning until the wax puddle reaches the edge of the jar, or for approximately 3 hours. For safe burning, do not burn candle for more than 4 hours at a time. After first burn, trim wick to 1/2 inch each time before burning to reduce black soot buildup. Wick comes pre-trimmed, so do not trim before first burn.