Are Yankee Candle Jars poured over a hard wax core?
No, Yankee Jar candles are filled with the same fragranced wax throughout. Why do the instructions on my Jar candle say “discontinue use when 1/2 inch of wax remains?” The glass will get hot on the bottom as the flame nears the base of the jar and most of the wax has already been consumed. When this instruction is followed, the glass will not get too hot. For your safety, Yankee also recommends burning all candles on heat resistant surfaces. Why does wax get hung up on the sides of my Jar? It is not unusual that some wax remains on the sides of the jar candles as it burns. Yankee candles are designed to perform well within a wide variety of burning conditions. The degree to which the wax is consumed will depend upon how long the candle is burned at each lighting and the temperature of the room in which it is burned. In general through, a very dark colored candle is more apt to leave wax on the sides than one of a lighter color. Why do Yankee Candle Jars have that marbleized look? That
