HeartHandmade With: Pure Canadian Beeswax Cotton Braided Wick Measures 5. 5 x 3. 5 inches Burn time approximate 120 hours Always burn on a heat resistant plate to catch any dripping wax. Trim wick to 1 4" with every use. Allow candle to burn evenly across the diameter of the candle, especially the first time burning. For pillar candles roll in edges to avoid tunneling. Black candles are coloured with vegetable dye.