Questions

The things people ask me most. If yours is not here, it probably should be, so tell me.

When will my candle get here?

It depends on the candle. If it says In stock, it is already poured and ready, so it ships in a day or two. If it says Poured on request, I make it after you order and let it set for about two weeks, so it ships in about 2 weeks. Once it is in the mail, it usually takes about 4 to 5 days to get to you.

Do I have to wait before lighting it?

No. Every candle sets for about two weeks before it leaves my house. Fresh wax needs that time to set up and hold onto the scent, and lighting it too early means it will not smell as strong and may not burn evenly. I do the waiting for you, so you can light it as soon as it arrives.

How does shipping work?

Orders of $40 or more ship free. Under that, shipping is figured out from your address on the payment page, along with sales tax, so you see the real cost before you pay. Two jars ship for about the same as one, so it is worth adding a friend’s. Everything goes out packed by me, wrapped so the glass does not knock around.

What if my candle starts tunneling?

Tunneling is when the flame burns straight down the middle and leaves a wall of unmelted wax around the edge of the glass. It can be corrected. Burn the candle in one sitting until the melted wax pool reaches the edge of the glass, then let it cool and harden completely before lighting it again. Once the surface has reset level, it should melt evenly from edge to edge from then on.

Who actually makes these?

Me. I pick the scents, pour the wax, put on the labels, and pack the orders. My parents help with shipping and the boring paperwork, and my dad helped me build this website. Share My Light is a real licensed business and I am the owner. More about me.