Storing candles
Candles are delicate and easily damaged. The action of one candle rubbing against another candle can mar their surfaces. Candles stored improperly can bend, crack, melt, become discoloured, or simply look worse for wear. Taking some simple steps toward careful packaging and storage of your candles will ensure that they will be beautiful and useful to you when you need them.
Storage Tips
Wrap each candle separately in soft cloth, undyed tissue paper or unprinted newsprint. Any scented candles should be wrapped and then placed in a sealed plastic bag or container to ensure a fresh scent when time to use.
Candles must be stored flat. This is particularly true of long taper candles, which tend to bend if airspace is left beneath them.
Store candles in a place that stays cool and dark year-round. Temperatures above 70F for prolonged periods of time can soften the candles. If they are not lying flat, or not wrapped as individual units, candles run an increased risk of bending or melting together at these high temperatures. If wrapped and stored properly, candles should be able to withstand summertime temperatures.
If you live in a very hot climate and have a cool or particularly well-ventilated spot in your home, this would be a good place to store your candles.
Do not freeze candles. This can cause them to crack.
Candle colours fade if continuously exposed to light, so be sure to cover them when they are stored away.
Candle scents can dissipate if candles are not wrapped in an impermeable covering. When storing your scented candles, keep them in sealed plastic bags or containers.
Warning To Prevent Fire: Stay within view of a burning candle. Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.
