Jar candles are available in every type of jar imaginable, from candy and apothecary jars to mason jars of all sorts, and even crocks. To even further enhance the visual effect of a jar candle, a glass shade over the top makes it into a small candle lamp!

Jar candles can be personalized with labels and special messages on the outside of the jar. Aromatherapy and scented candles are extremely popular in jar candles that combine the jar décor with the scent, like a raspberry scented candle in a small mason jar decorated with a raspberry jam label.

If your jar candle is showing soot around the edges of the glass, the candle is smoking excessively, which could be due to a number of factors. All candles will produce some soot, but in most cases, if the candle is burning properly, it will not be noticeable.

First and foremost, all candles should be burned for a maximum of one hour per inch in diameter of the candle. The wick should always be trimmed to a quarter of an inch before each burning and during the burning if necessary. You should also follow the label instructions for the minimum burning time on first use to allow the candle to build a good wax pool.

Jar candles should be placed away from drafts in open spaces where there is enough oxygen flow for the candle to breath. Jar candles may look very pretty on shelves, but if the shelves are close together, soot will tarnish the jar and the shelves and ruin the effect.

Jar candles will have a cored wick. Cored wicks are generally a paper and cotton mix with a core of tin or zinc to help it remain straight and rigid. To ensure the core is not made of lead, rub a white piece of paper over the unburned wick. If a pencil-like mark appears, the wick contains lead, and should not be burned.

When buying candles online, it is a good practice to look for manufacturers who clearly state that their candles are lead-free.

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