Use a votive candleholder when burning a votive (2"x2") candle. Add dime-size of water to holder before placing votive inside. This water helps in easy wick tab removal & may help extinguish once the candle has been consumed. Always keep a burning candle within sight. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep candles out of reach of children &/or pets. Never pour out hot wax from a candle. Trim candle wicks to 1/8" to 1/4" before lighting (or snap off burnt wick). Use a stable, heat resistant candleholder under every candle you burn. This will not only beautify your candle, it will also prevent candle color(dye) and fragrance oil from harming surface it is placed upon. Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents &/or air currents (ie; ceiling fans). Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches &/or debris at all times. Remove any decorations before candle use (ie; raffia, pine sprig &/or labels). Extinuish a candle if it smokes, flickers repeatedly, or flame becomes too high. Candles should be placed at least 3" apart, so they don't melt one another. If a candle wick becomes off-centered, use a knife to angle the wick back to the center. The best way to extinguish a candle is to use a special candle snuffer or candle quencher or if not available hold your finger in front of the flame & blow at your finger. The air will flow around the finger and extinguish the candle from both sides preventing hot wax from spattering. Candles will fade if left in the light for an extended period of time. Never put candles in a window or directly expose to bright outdoor light or indoor spotlights. To remove wax from washable fabrics, scrape off excess wax and run boiling water through the material. Or use a hot iron with several paper towels on the wax spot. The heat from the iron will warm up paper towel and then the wax. The wax will be absorbed into the paper towels. Always store candles in a cool, dark, dry place. They should be stored flat to prevent warping.