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Arrange and Light

Candles Lit

Candles Lit

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That's it!

Arrange them on a plate or centerpiece, light, and enjoy.

How high you stack them and how firmly you press together your layers will determine how long they will burn - but I usually get about 30 minutes out of them.

Helpful hints:

  • Make sure the wick hole is centered, or, like the red leaf in the picture, it will burn lopsided.
  • Use the smallest wick you can on these. Too big a wick will make them burn too quickly.
  • Press the layers together firmly, without crushing the wax. This will help them burn better too.

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