A Little Note About Candle Safety

Handcrafted with love. Please burn with care.

Thank you for welcoming an Amber Cottage candle into your home. Each candle is thoughtfully handcrafted, and I hope it brings a little warmth, comfort, and coziness to your space.

Because every candle has an open flame, proper care and attention are essential. Please take a moment to read the following guidelines before enjoying your candle.

Before Each Burn

• Always trim your cotton wick to approximately ¼ inch before lighting. Trim the wick before every use, including between burns.
• Remove wick trimmings, matches, dust, and other debris from the wax before lighting.
• Place your candle on a stable, level, heat and fire-resistant surface.
• Keep candles away from drafts, open windows, fans, and air vents.
• Keep candles at least 12 inches away from curtains, furniture, decorations, and other combustible materials.

While Your Candle Is Burning

• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Keep candles out of reach of children and pets. Never leave a child or pet alone in a room with a burning candle.
• Never move or handle a candle while it is lit or while the wax is hot.
• Do not burn your candle near anything that could catch fire.
• Avoid burning your candle for more than four hours at a time. Allow it to cool completely before relighting.
• Discontinue use when approximately ½ inch of wax remains, or sooner if the container shows signs of damage or excessive heat.
• Never allow the flame to come into contact with the glass container.

A Special Note About Our Botanical Details

Some Amber Cottage candles feature delicate dried botanical accents, chosen to complement the natural, cottage-inspired character of our collections.

Please remember that dried flowers, leaves, herbs, and other botanical materials are combustible. They are not intended to be burned.

Botanical materials can shift or become surrounded by melted wax as a candle burns. If any botanical material is present in or near wick, do not light or continue burning the candle. Do not attempt to burn through decorative materials. Discontinue use if any botanical material ignites, smolders, or produces an unexpected flame. If concern lingers, please remove any botanicals upon lighting the candle and continue to enjoy your candle with the simplicity of the wax and wick. 

Extinguishing Your Candle

• Extinguish the flame before leaving the room or going to sleep.
• Use a candle snuffer when possible.
• Never use water to extinguish a candle, as hot wax may splatter and the glass may crack.
• Allow the candle and container to cool completely before touching or moving them.
• Never use a candle if its glass container is cracked, chipped, or otherwise damaged.

A Shared Responsibility

Candles require attentive use and a safe environment. By purchasing and using an Amber Cottage candle, you agree to follow all candle care and safety instructions, supervise the candle while burning, and keep it away from children, pets, and combustible materials.

Amber Cottage Company cannot guarantee safety when candles are used improperly, left unattended, modified, or burned contrary to these instructions. Failure to follow safety instructions may increase the risk of fire, burns, injury, or property damage.

Please remember that no candle is entirely risk-free. Your care and attention are an important part of enjoying your candle safely.

Thank you for supporting my small business and allowing a little piece of Amber Cottage into your home.

With love,
Amber
Amber Cottage Company