{"id":9524,"date":"2026-07-24T18:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maisonbayu.com\/entretenir-bougie-artisanale\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T01:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T00:05:56","slug":"entretenir-bougie-artisanale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maisonbayu.com\/en\/entretenir-bougie-artisanale\/","title":{"rendered":"How to properly care for your artisanal candle"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A well-maintained artisanal candle releases its fragrance better, burns longer, and stays beautiful until the end. Here are the essential gestures recommended by Maison Bayu.<\/p>\n

The first burn matters<\/h2>\n

On the first use, let the candle burn until the entire wax surface becomes liquid. This prevents tunneling and ensures an even burn afterwards.<\/p>\n

Trim the wick before every lighting<\/h2>\n

A wick that is too long produces smoke and an unstable flame. Trim it to about 5 mm<\/strong> before each use for a clean, controlled flame.<\/p>\n

Avoid tunneling<\/h2>\n

If a well forms in the center, let it burn longer during the next sessions, or gently recenter the wick when the wax is still soft (never while the candle is lit).<\/p>\n

Ideal session length<\/h2>\n

Plan for about 2 to 3 hours per session. Then extinguish, let cool, and recenter and trim the wick before the next use.<\/p>\n

Safety basics<\/h2>\n